Heat waves grip Bluefield region with high 80s projected
Temperatures climbed above 80 as Bluefield and nearby counties faced highs in the mid 80s to 90s. The National Weather Service warned of stronger heat this weekend into next week with 85 to 92 degree highs forecast across McDowell Raleigh and surrounding counties. The solstice on June 20 marks peak sunlight in the northern hemisphere.
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Bluefield partners with Recovery Point to aid elderly residents
Bluefield City officials with Recovery Point and the Cole Foundation launch a community outreach program to fund lawn care and yard cleanup for low income residents. The project will equip crews with mowers weed eaters and landscaping gear. Work begins mid July with free services and an option to donate to Recovery Point. Residents can apply via the city site or by calling public works.
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Blankets donated to help cancer patients by Subaru Cares
Greg Jordan reports WVU Medicine Princeton Community Hospital received 200 blankets and pillows from Subaru Cares. The donation, part of Subaru Suba ru Cares, was presented at the hospital’s consolidated cancer office by staff and guests on Thursday to ease patient discomfort.
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First measles case in West Virginia prompts costly health response
Monongalia County Health Department spent over 15000 dollars for a single measles case in April. Fifteen staff logged about 250 hours coordinating contact tracing. About 160 people were potentially exposed after the case confirmed April 22, says Dr. Lee Smith. This unbudgeted effort reflects the public health work required.
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