Removing COVID-19 stigma in Tazewell testing drive
Tazewell County and Cumberland Plateau Health District sponsor a free COVID-19 testing event at the Tazewell County Fairgrounds from noon to 3 PM on Wednesday. Robinson, director, urges residents to get tested without fear of stigma while reinforcing vigilance with hand washing face touching social distancing and masking where possible.
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Three new COVID-19 cases reported in Mercer County
Three new cases of COVID-19 were reported in Mercer County on Sunday, raising the county total to 36 with 13 recovered and 23 active. DHHR data show 3,602 Mercer tests and statewide totals of 2,832 cases and 93 deaths.
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Four Bluefield firefighters honored for manhole incident work
Bluefield officials recognized Fire Chief Adrian Conner Lt Brandon McKinney Lt Robert Stevenson and firefighter Jeremy Fox for rapid response and professionalism after May 27 in downtown Bluefield when black smoke rose from a Bland Street manhole. City Manager Dane Rideout explained an underground electrical surge and old inline fuses sparked a fire, prompting tense public safety concerns.
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Athens to Welcome August Arrival of New K-9 Partner
Athens Officer C T Lowe will gain a 2 year old Doberman named Mathias as his K-9 partner in August. Mathias is IPO certified and triple trained in tracking narcotics and personal protection. He is community friendly off duty and highly focused on duty, with council approval and breeder School coordination required to select the right dog.
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911 center handles Bluefield emergency calls
Bluefield residents in emergency situations will now dial the Tazewell County 911 call center instead of the town. Police Chief Shane Gunter described it as a good partnership that will improve communication between agencies.
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Town Hall Reps Announce Switch of Services in Bluefield
Town and county officials held a gathering in Bluefield to announce a coordinated switch of services. The event focused on consolidating operations and improving local administration and public access to programs.
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