Mercer County flood relief efforts mobilize responders
National Guard picks up debris for disposal as FEMA and CES supply tetanus shots and assist with flood cleanups in Mercer County. Red Cross and Salvation Army run meal and relief operations. Old Route 52 remains closed for weeks. Volunteers deploy from Bluefield and Spanishburg as emergency services coordinate shelters, canteens, and supplies.
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National Guard
U.S. Corps of Engineers
Mercer County Health Department
Federal flood aid declared for Tazewell County
FEMA announced a federal disaster declaration for severe storms and flooding July 8 to 10 in Tazewell County. Residents and businesses can call 1-800-462-9029 for assistance as federal funding helps offset damages to more than 700 homes and businesses.
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Lished
FEMA
Frank Blake
Gilmore
Tazewell County
Bush
U.S
Rick Boucher
D-Va
Boucher
Jenkins identified in flood death search in Spanishburg
Rescue teams and volunteers scoured five meter wide brush along Route 19 after a flood victim, identified as contractor Jenkins, disappeared in rising waters. Authorities said he likely tried to reach Lake Bottom, then went under. The search involved multiple fire departments, volunteers, and state agencies with the body later moved to the State Medical Examiner.
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Jenkins
LNC
Bill Aldridge
Aldridge
Harold Buckner
Lake Bottom
Parks
Spanishburg School
Debbie Smith
Lashmeet
Curtis Jenkins
Arlion
Spanishburg
Buckner
Wilma Grubb
M.S. Haynes
Bluestone Valley
East River
Green Valley-Glenwood
Byrd Sees funding advances for Coalfields Expressway and I 73 74
Senator Byrd touts new funding and approvals aiding southern West Virginia projects. The 112 mile Coalfields Expressway linking Beckley to Grundy VA advances toward a four lane corridor benefiting McDowell Mercer Mingo Wyoming and Wayne counties. I 73 74 funding reaches 82.6 million with Welch segment upgrades and Bluefield interchange nearing completion. West Virginia Route 10 upgrades connect Logan and Man.
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Byrd
Beckley
Grundy
Wyoming
McDowell
Senate
Senate Appropriations Committee
Mike Mitchem
King Coal Highway Authority
Sen
West Virginia
Mitchem
Mercer
Mingo
Wayne
U.S
Nick J. Rahall
D-W.va
Williamson
Bluefield
Logan County
Logan
Man
Inez Younger obituary and funeral arrangements
Inez Younger of Northfork died July 10 2001 at Welch Hospital aged 66. Services are at 1 p.m. Saturday at Mt Chapel Missionary Baptist Church Keystone with Rev Dr Earl Rogers officiating and burial at Restlawn Memorial Gardens Littlesburg Road. Friends may call one hour prior at the church. Richardson Funeral Home handles arrangements.
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Inez Younger
Northfork
Welch Hospital
Sullivan
Mary P Mansfield
Eddie Patterson
Eddie Mae Patterson
Philadelphia
Edwards, Richard
Glover Patterson
Henry Junious
James
William Younger
Odella Younger
New York City
N.Y
Curtis Spenser
Christopher
Ashlee Spencer
Mt. Chapel Missionary Baptist Church
Keystone
Earl Rogers
Restlawn Memorial Gardens
Littlesburg Road
Richardson Funeral Home
Flood relief efforts mobilize for Montcalm victims
Multiple agencies including the Salvation Army Red Cross and Union Mission coordinate flood relief with tax deductible donations. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints plans to cancel services to volunteer this weekend in Montcalm. Mercer OES urges avoiding damaged furniture clothing or unusable items and directs donations to service agencies for proper relief.
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Salvation Army
Red Cross
Union
Church of Latter Day Saints
Montcalm
Mercer Oes
Union Mission
OES
Duncan Ford Mazda Daewoo Slasher Sale Sets 99 Dollar Cars
In Blacksburg Virginia Duncan Ford Mazda Daewoo announces a one day only Slasher Sale on Saturday July 14 with used cars from as little as 99 dollars. Public inspection begins 9 am then auction at 10 am. Financing on the spot with warranties up to 3 years 36000 miles. Bring title or payment book and plan to trade. Route 460 South location and contact details provided.
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Virginia
Blacksburg
David Duncan
Duncan Ford-Mazda-Daewoo
Duncan
Ford- Mazda-Daewoo
Gerry McCann
McCann
Mike Barnett
Duncan Ford- Mazda-Daewoo
Brad Rutherford
Duncan Ford-Mazda- Daewoo
Sue Olson
Duncanauto
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A-1
Mercer County
CES
National Red Cross
CBS
Nelson Short
Buddy Campbell
DOH
Bluewell
Campbell
East River Mountain
American Red Cross
McDowell Counties
Office of Emergency Services
Spanishburg High School
Bluestone River
The
Southern Baptists
Tazewell
Athens
Matoaka
West Virginia State Police
Mercer County Sheriff’s Department
Princeton Rescue Squad
West Virginia Army National Guard
HHC
Parkersburg
Deborah Akers
Mercer County Schools
Princeton Community Hospital
State Medical Examiner
South Charleston
Sue Patel
Hill Crest Memorial Mausoleum
Hill Crest Memorial Park
Marlene Norfleet
Jessie Mary
Donna Younger
Niikai Norfleet
Terrance Norfleet
Jeffery Younger
Chest of Drawers
Direct Furniture
Airport Road
Green Valley
Rutherford
PSE
Tsim Teeml
Locust Street
Princeton
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