Murders on Appalachian Trail Stir Fear in Shenandoah
Slayings of Julianne Williams and Lollie Winans near Dark Hollow Falls raise fear among hikers in Shenandoah National Park. Autopsies say throats were cut. investigators not releasing sexual assault details. Taj the dog found unharmed. Police and trail groups report ongoing concern as visitors consider safer plans.
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Luray
Shenandoah National Park
Blue Ridge Mountains
Cindy Clymer
Charlotte
N.C
Dark Hollow Falls
Park Rangers
Julianne Williams
St. Cloud
Minn
Lollie Winans
Unity
Maine
Taj
Peggy Willens
Woodswomen
Ings
Teejarden
Harpers Ferry
W.va
Brian King
King
FEMA flooded with requests for disaster aid in WV counties
FEMA reports 2563 flood disaster relief applications across 17 designated counties in West Virginia. Mercer 175, McDowell 129, Wyoming 166, Logan nearly 1000, Randolph 310. call 1 800 462 9029 to enter the disaster assistance system and arrange inspector review within seven to ten days.
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Bluefield
Federal Emergency Management Agency
Mercer
McDowell
Wyoming
Barbour
Boone
Harrison
Lincoln
Logan
Mingo
Pendleton
Pocahontas
Raleigh
Randeiph
Tucker, Upshur
Wayne Wetzel
Bob Miller
FEMA
West Virginia
Office of Emergency Services
Mercer County
Miller
McDowell County
Wyoming County
Logan County
Randolph County
Immunization Drive Ends With $900 Prize Award
The Mercer County Health Department wrapped up the five week Immunization Drive in Princeton awarding a $900 cash prize to Christy Ifferson from 330 entries. Public health nurse Cheryl Gaither and Dr. Stanley Weatherford led the drawing in Mercer County Circuit Court with Judge John Frazier.
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Mercer County Public Health
Cheryl Gaither
Brenda Donahan
John Frazier
Smiley Weatherford
Princeton
Mercer County Health Department
Christy Ifferson
Stanley Weatherford
Board of Health
Mercer County Circuit Court
Gaither
Weatherford
Health Department
Mercer Coalition For the Immunization of Our Children
Bluefield Rotary Club
Concord College
Springhaven Inc
Princeton Community Hospital
Bluefield Regional Medical Center
St. Luke’s
Hatfield Trail Could Salvage McDowell Economy
Hatfield and McCoy Recreational Trail could bring $15.87 million yearly to McDowell County and create 476 jobs, with a 2 000 mile system spanning seven counties. A 300 mile demo trail may arrive sooner, promising $7.68 million in value and 230 jobs, drawing 43 295 visitors annually. Welch and county officials press for hearings with banks and partners while planning safeguards for environment and safety.
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McDowell
Wyoming
West Virginia
Huntington Division
United States Army Corp of Engineers
McDowell County
Phil Strathdee
Welch Area
Chamber
Strathdee
Mingo
Logan
Wayne
Boone
Lincoln
Welch
Martha Moore
Moore
Hatfield and McCoy
Bluefield Shares Trees Pruning Tips From City and State Experts
Bluefield officials say residents can get guidance on proper pruning after complaints of improper cuts. State forester James Warren cites Tree City USA guidelines: prune only as needed, leave branch collars, use three cuts for large limbs, keep wounds clean, avoid wound dressings, prune in winter to early spring, and avoid over pruning that harms the tree.
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Bluefield
Cliff Pannell
Bill Looney
Parnell
James Warren
State Division of Forestry
Princeton
Mercer
McDowell
State Department of Agriculture
Tree City USA Bulletin
International Society of Agriculture
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Appalachian Trail
Tony Barbery
Johnne
Jakie Lawrence
North Walker Street
Hatfield
Charles Owens
The
Daily Telegraph
Hatfield and McCoy Steering
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