Mercer County Faces Virus Surge amid Lax Safety
Health officials warn Mercer County could see continued spread as active infections rise to 24 and total cases reach 37. Public Health Officer Dr Kathy Wides notes two cases lack known contacts, suggesting community transmission with several recoveries reported to date.
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Gov Justice warns of secondary outbreak among youth in WV
West Virginia begins Week 10 of Comeback plan with outdoor events as Gov Jim Justice flags a rising number of positive COVID-19 cases among younger people. He told reporters the outbreak is affecting youths and some are dying, though most recover quickly. He discussed the issue after a call with Vice President Mike Pence.
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Jim Justice
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Tanker Truck Jeep Crash Injures Two on I-77
Two drivers were injured when a tanker truck and a Jeep collided on Interstate 77 near the Bluestone Travel Plaza. The Jeep driver sustained serious injuries while the tanker driver had non life threatening injuries. Rescue personnel transported them to a local hospital as investigators worked to determine the cause.
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William Paul Cole Jr dies longtime Bluefield mayor and business leader
William Paul Cole Jr a longtime Bluefield mayor and prominent local businessman has died He served as Bluefield’s mayor from 1981 to 1993 led multiple WV auto dealer groups and was inducted into the Automotive Hall of Fame He lived in New York before returning to Bluefield in 1965 after his father’s death and rejoined IBM closing a notable career in public service and business
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William Paul Cole, Jr
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West Virginia
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Virginia Auto Dealers Association
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Paul Harris
Bluefield High
IBM
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