Heart transplant method could expand lifesaving donations
Duke Health researchers report donation after circulatory death can recover hearts with a machine, enabling about 30 percent more donor hearts. In a New England Journal of Medicine study, 180 recipients showed 6 month survival 94 percent for DCD and 90 percent for brain dead hearts, suggesting broader access to transplant for heart failure patients.
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Bus expansion aids McDowell County riders in Saeger route
The Bluefield Area Transit system expands service with the Saeger route and 52 line linking Welch to Bluefield, offering $1.25 fares and monthly passes. Mayors and officials distribute schedules across McDowell County, with riders noting improved access to doctors, groceries, and social visits.
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Mountain Festival Offers Family Fun and Jobs in Bluefield
The Cole Chevy Mountain Festival features live acts at Herb Sims Recreation Center with Shag Club Beach Night Band performing Friday. Alerica recruits on site offering $15 per hour in downtown Bluefield from 3:30 to 7 p.m. near Sea Lion Splash, as fireworks cap off Sunday night.
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Canada, U S grapple with worst wildfire season to date
The article details a historic wildfire season across North America with fires intensifying in Quebec and Ontario. It notes more than 950 firefighters from multiple countries aiding Canada, U S Govs offering help, evacuations in Chibougamau and Mistissini, and widespread smoke forcing school and event cancellations, mask use, and flight delays. It highlights weather patterns keeping smoke aloft and relief plans including 1 million N95 masks in New York State.
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Joe Biden
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New York City
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Justice outlines roads plan fueling West Virginia growth
Justice cites Coalfields Expressway as top priority to connect southern West Virginia linking Welch to Route 16. A five mile McDowell County section begins, costing almost 150 million and due in 2026 as McDowell’s first four lane highway. Corridor H aims to connect to the northeast while King Coal Highway work nears completion near Bluefield with more contracts pending in Mercer County. Justice touts Roads to Prosperity jobs and notes Clean Vision will invest 50 million in a Kanawha County plastics facility and grants totaling over 2.1 million supporting child advocacy and corrections projects across the state.
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