Zewell County Fair Continues With Family Fun
AZEWELL Va Fair week continues at Tazewell County Fair grounds with events including Little Sheplers parade at 10:00 a.m. and 4-H launch show at 11:00 a.m. James H. Drew Exposition offers unlimited rides for 12 dollars. greased pig races at 6:30 p.m.. Dave Vaught & Co magic show at 7:00 p.m.. 4 wheel rodeo and Stonebridge Band at 9:00 p.m. The fair runs through Saturday August 4th.
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Azewell
Tazewell County Fair Grounds
James H. Drew
Dave Vaught & Co
Stonebridge
Flood relief and demolition plan across WV impact
The state and federal government reached an agreement for the Army Corps to supervise demolition and proper disposal of flood debris. Officials note 514 structures could vary in count. U.S. Rep Nickrah asks Bush to extend disaster declaration to cover 500 homes and businesses damaged July 26. The Administration on Aging grants WV Bureau of Senior Services 100000 to aid elderly flood victims. Red Cross lands 200000 flood relief grant from Benedum Foundation. Kroger chains in WV VA OH run donations for flood relief.
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U.S
Nickhall
D-W.va
George Bush
Wise
U.S. Administration On Aging
West Virginia
Flood relief volunteers aid Norwood Addition cleanup
Ellen Flatley and peers from Manchester Mass and others from Methuen and Peabody Mass worked with Sacred Heart Congregational and St Johns Prep to aid cleanup in Norwood Addition. The group stays at Gary Elementary School as part of the McDowell Mission program and helped residents with mud covered efforts.
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Norwood Addition
Ellen Flatley
Méredith Dozier
Manchester
Mass
David Moshér
Methuen
Alex Gatti
Peabody
Kingwood
Hellring
West Virginia University
Rocket boys launch flood relief effort
In southern West Virginia, families hit by floods face a daunting return to school. Rocket Boys led by Willie Rose and Sonny Hickam organize a flood relief back to school supply drive with area drop-off points and volunteers to supply materials to affected students.
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Rocket Boys
Rocket
Willie
Billy” Rose
Bluefield
Homer H
Sonny” Hickam
Sonny
Rose
Rockets
FEMA disaster aid climbs as West Virginia payments top 17 million
The FEMA tally shows over 17 million dollars in disaster assistance approved for West Virginia counties hit by storms floods and mud slides since May. DHA housing grants emergency repairs and rent help total 14 million, with 843 Mercer County residents and business operators applying for aid. SBA low interest loans exceed 1.6 million while 9,500 residents have registered for aid.
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Charleston
West Virginia
Federal Emergency Management Agency
DHA
McDowell
Wyoming
Mercer
Raleigh
Fayette
Boone
Mercer County
Summers
FEMA
Small Business
SBA
FEMA grants reach $252,646 for Virginia flood survivors
FEMA reports 252,646 in Individual Family Grants for July flood victims in Tazewell County. First 59 IFG checks prepared as Disaster officials note uninsured losses and SBA referrals. Helpline numbers 1 800 525 0321 and 1 800 642 9029 remain active 7 am to 7 pm daily. Governor Gilmore declares state emergency in Southwest Virginia as more flooding occurs. National Guard and state agencies mobilize to aid response.
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Bluefield
Federal Emergency Management Agency
Virginia
Tazewell
U.S
West Virginia
Jim Gilmore
FEMA
SBA
Tazewell County
Gilmore
Virginia Departments of Emergency Management, Forestry
State Police and Transportation
National Guard
Virginia Emergency Operations Center
Richmond
Mercer County considers taking over animal shelter operations
Mercer County Commission holds 11:15 a.m. special meeting at the courthouse to discuss assuming management of the Mercer County Animal Shelter. The shelter had limited operations due to staff shortages but reopened after three part time hires. An Oct. 25, 2000 agreement outlines roles. Four Humane Society officers resigned last week amid various reasons.
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Mercer County Commission
Mercer County
Commission
Joe Coburn
Coburn
Mercer County Humane Society
County Commission
Society
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Nikki Wagoner
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Kay Barnett
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