Justice applauds Manchin amid filibuster clash in West Virginia
Governor Jim Justice, a Republican, praised U S Senator Joe Manchin for defending the Senate filibuster and said their relationship is great. He credited Manchin for standing up on a contentious issue, urging caution about Washington’s leftward drift while noting past public spats between the two.
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Mountain Festival Amid Rain Draws Crowds
Fans braved rain as Cole Chevy Mountain Festival extended into its second weekend in Bluefield. Visitors enjoyed midway vendors, ribbon fries, funnel cakes, and an on site COVID 19 vaccination tent offering two free carnival ride passes.
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Weekend Threat: Heavy Showers and Flash Flood Risk
Saturated ground from recent rain raises flash flood risk through the weekend. National Weather Service Blacksburg warns of potential torrential downpours, with flash flood watches in place for Mercer Summers Monroe WV and Bland Giles Wythe VA. Scattered storms linger today with 50 percent thunderstorm chance Saturday, easing to 20 percent Saturday night and 30 to 40 percent later.
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Final vaccine push as mask removal date nears
West Virginia gears up for a final vaccination drive as masks lift for all in 10 days. Governor Jim Justice disclosed that 18 of 24 recent COVID-19 deaths were from April and May, with two tied to Mercer and McDowell counties, due to data reconciliation with death certificates. He urged unvaccinated residents to vaccinate to prevent further deaths.
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