McDowell Man Struck by Van in Maybeury Not Seriously Injured
A McDowell County man, 19 year old Donald Watkins of Maybeury, was hit by a 1992 Chevrolet van on U S Route 52 while bicycling down a hill. He suffered non life threatening injuries and was treated and released from Bluefield Regional Medical Center. The driver, an elderly woman returning from church, faces no charges. witnesses say Watkins darted into the road and there was nothing the driver could do. Witnesses include Watkins’ girlfriend and four others who followed behind.
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Bluefield hospital asks locals to limit visits during flu surge
Bluefield Regional Medical Center reports high census levels and urges area residents to limit nonemergency visits. Hospital officials note flu season normally raises patient counts, urging careful use of the facility during this period. Sons of Italy to meet Saturday in Bluefield with new officers to be elected. Reservations due by Friday. Project Graduation to meet Monday at PikeView High School for organizational planning. parents of seniors encouraged to attend.
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Ward to Speak at Bluefield Jaycees Convention
Bluefield Virginia. The Greater Bluefield Jaycees will host the state convention in Bluefield for the first time in memory with Sydney Ward the first female United States Junior Chamber of Commerce president serving as keynote speaker. Victor Farmer will take oath as the state's 62nd president. The dinner is at 6 30 p m at the Ramada Inn. The meeting also notes gospel group The Hoppers and Miss Mountain Festival Allison Spadaro's pageant placement. Kathy Sparks will replace Ben Donovant as Better Living Show chairman as the chamber marks 22 years of the event. A features writer prepared a national retirement article based on local material for publication.
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United States Junior Chamber of Commerce
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Marshall University
Kyle Hart
Kathy Sparks
Pocahontas Land Corp
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Better Living Show
Marc Meachum
Meachum
Mercer County Health Dept reports positive 2000 budget
The Mercer County Health Department announces a healthy 2000 budget after years of financial struggle. Board member John Anderson says the department is holding its own. Plans to relocate Mercer Health Right to the department facility as soon as March are discussed, with both entities operating separately under one roof. Mercer Health Right offers free primary and preventive care to uninsured individuals.
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