Heavy rains flood Bluefield area and Mercer County streets
Heavy rainfall across Mercer and Tazewell counties triggered high water on streets and intersections in Bluefield and surrounding areas. Meteorologist Anita Silverman noted recent storms saturated the ground and caused runoff with about 2 inches in an hour at key gauges.
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Miller visits Bluefield clinics and job hub to boost local recovery
U S Rep Carol Miller toured the Bluestone Health Clinic on Bland Street and the Intuit Alorica Prosperity Hub on Federal Street in Bluefield. She praised health care workers, discussed aiding hiring of 500 employees, and cited COVID-19 as a challenge to health care and the economy.
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Federal Street
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Intuit/ Alorica
Summit Bank
Jessica Nuzzo
Bluestone Health Clinic
Cole Chevy Mountain Festival draws large crowds
Attendance at the Cole Chevy Mountain Festival remains high despite heavy rains. The Mercer County Health Department opened a COVID-19 vaccine booth at the midway, with at least 20 people queued after opening and about 15 vaccinated so far, as organizers anticipate up to 100 vaccinations by day's end.
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Princeton Fourth of July Celebration Returns With Fireworks
Princeton resumes its outdoor Fourth of July celebration at Hunnicutt Stadium with fireworks and live music after a 2020 pandemic cancellation. Stacey Hicks of the Princeton Rescue Squad asked Mercer County Commission for funding support, noting prior funds helped finish the Karen Preservair Center where 35000 vaccines were given, and that this year the event will include bands and more.
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