Beaver Graham game postponed amid state football start delay
The Beaver Graham high school football game is postponed after West Virginia Governor Jim Justice set start dates for the season. Graham High's Matt Dixon confirmed the delay since the August 28 game cannot occur with a Sept. 3 start and potential rescheduling if a season occurs. Gov Justice announced statewide restrictions include limited attendance and masks, with WVASSAC's Bernie Dolan noting full practice starts Aug. 17 and spectator rules to be refined.
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Mercer County reports 38 COVID recoveries amid mismatched counts
Health officials in Mercer County say 38 residents have recovered from COVID-19, leaving 23 in isolation, while the state DHHR lists 25 recoveries and 37 active cases. The discrepancy prompted clarifications from county nurse Kathy Wides and affected daily totals. A new case was also reported, raising Mercer County’s cumulative total.
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Mercer County Gold Star Memorial Set for October Dedication
Mercer County plans a Oct. 24 dedication for the Gold Star Families Memorial Monument honoring families of fallen service members. A local committee formed in 2019 has raised over $70,000 to fund the project beside the Memorial Building, near Those Who Served War Museum. An M41 Bulldog Walker tank at the site will be moved to make space.
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Former health leader Slemp cites aged systems hampering virus fight
In Charleston AP report former West Virginia public health chief Cathy Slemp argues decades old computer systems and years of staff cuts worsened response to a once in a century pandemic. Slemp, ousted after Gov. Jim Justice demanded resignation June 24, defends data handling and outlines dwindling funding and shrinking staff.
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