Biden pushes bipartisan infrastructure plan to spur jobs
President Biden markets a $973 billion infrastructure package as the largest transportation investment in a century, aimed at creating millions of jobs and boosting growth. White House officials emphasize blue collar benefits, while Senate leaders weigh passage with a broader Democrat plan on deck.
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Mercer County care facility reports COVID outbreak in Princeton
Stonerise Princeton in Glenwood reports four patients and seven staff positive for COVID-19 with no deaths so far. Center tests all residents and staff twice weekly for at least two weeks and maintains separate units for positive, pending, and negative patients.
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Fourth of July Weekend Events Across Southwest Virginia
A regional schedule outlines Fourth of July activities Friday through Sunday across towns such as Tazewell Narrows Welch and Bramwell. Highlights include concerts at Beach Nite and On The Border Eagles tribute, family events with water slides and crafts, free pool party in Welch, fireworks, parades, etc. Local officials note alcohol allowances in Tazewell First Friday, hydration stations by local hospitals, and a Labor Day festival being planned in Bramwell.
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Linkous Park
Mercer County
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Dave Watkins
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Cantrell in custody after Virginia shooting abduction case
Tazewell County Virginia state police Tactical Team arrested Cantrell without incident. An abducted woman, unnamed in releases, was found safe. Cantrell faces abduction by force and additional charges pending as investigators press the case. Cole remains in critical condition at a Lexington Kentucky hospital. The investigation involved Buchanan County Sheriff, Virginia State Police, Richlands PD, and Tazewell County SO.
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Investigator pursues 1995 murder case with new information
Bureau of Criminal Investigation reopened the Lane murder as details emerged in December 2019. Agent Bledsoe notes limited records due to age but says new information can spark further leads while seeking the truth and a resolution. Anyone with tips may contact him at 304 766 5600.
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West Virginia vaccine clinics consider shorter hours
Health officials discussed adjusting hours to boost shots in Mercer McDowell and Monroe counties as vaccination numbers decline. Board members favored one day a week clinics with added access at pharmacies and stores. Officials noted 53.5 percent statewide fully vaccinated and Gov Justice pushing for continued uptake amid variants.
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