Extreme heat wave grips Bluefield region
The region endured another stifling heat day with no immediate relief. Heat advisories covered McDowell Buchanan Wyoming and Fayette counties while most areas hit 90 degrees or higher for a third straight day. Bluefield remained under 90 degrees with 85 reported at Mercer County Airport. A crowded New River Park pool showed residents seeking relief from the heat.
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Bluefield Gas seeks 23M rate increase hearing
The West Virginia Public Service Commission will hold an evidentiary hearing in Bluefield on Cardinal Natural Gas Company proposed rate hike. The June 3 filing seeks approval for an infrastructure replacement and expansion program with expedited cost recovery to upgrade natural gas utility infrastructure, potentially raising residential rates by about 8.02 dollars per month.
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Local concerns rise over federal cuts to health and food aid
Princeton reports county officials hospital leaders and nonprofit service providers warn that provisions in the Big Beautiful Spending Bill and Medicaid reductions could limit local access to health care and food assistance as possible cuts loom.
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Fire damages Lake Shawnee amusement park shelter
A nighttime fire at Lake Shawnee Abandoned Amusement Park near Route 19 and Route 10 in Mercer County destroyed a pavilion area. Owner Chris White said it was a total loss as firefighters from Matoaka Volunteer Fire Department responded and park owners plan rebuilding.
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