WV Governor Considers Mask Mandate As Virus Surges
West Virginia Governor Jim Justice suggested residents should prepare for a mandatory face mask order as new coronavirus cases reach their highest level since the pandemic began. He will decide early next week whether to require masks indoors and where social distancing isn’t possible. Justice cited rising cases and a Johns Hopkins doctor warning of a surge, following the resignation of Cathy Slemp from a top health post.
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Charleston
West Virginia
Jim Justice
Justice
Johns Hopkins Medical Center
Cathy Slemp
Johns Hopkins
Bloomberg School of Public Health
Fireworks Sales Surge Ahead of Fourth of July
Fireworks sales remain strong in Mercer County as Independence Day nears. Vendors report many customers seeking larger shells and rockets, driven by a desire to celebrate and release tension after months of staying home.
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Princeton
America
Mercer County
Evening games listed for Bluefield and Princeton
Local notices set two kickoff times: Bluefield at 9 p.m. tonight and Princeton at 10 p.m. Saturday, with the venue at Bowen Field and the City of Princeton Municipal Complex respectively.
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Bluefield
Bowen Field
Princeton
City of Princeton Municipal Complex
Tazewell sales tax climbs in April amid pandemic shock
Tazewell County reports April sales tax revenue rose versus April 2019, defying statewide shutdowns. County Administrator Eric Young notes FY20 figures were revised up as stimulus spending may have spurred purchases, marking about a $250,000 improvement. Board Chair Charlie Stacy says expectations were low due to quarantine effects.
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Tazewell
Eric Young
Tazewell County
Board of Supervisors
Charlie Stacy
Mercer health official urges safe Fourth of July for COVID era
Mercer County health leaders urge social distancing during the holiday weekend. With 45 total cases and 29 active, officials report two more recoveries bringing total recoveries to 16. They advise small groups, outdoor viewing, and staying 6 feet apart to reduce transmission risk at fireworks displays and gatherings.
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Bluefield
Mercer County
Matthew Bragg
Mercer County Health Department
Bragg
Kathy Wides
Princeton
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