Welcome signs planned for Tazewell County
Tazewell County officials plan entrances signs with several options to create a first impression for visitors. County supervisor Charles Stacy and board members say they will have the tourism director review designs with the tourism committee before selecting two final options. A June meeting will review final versions and costs remain undetermined.
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Information session announced for Tazewell cancer study May 22
Tazewell County will hold two information sessions on May 22 about a Virginia Tech cancer study. Charles Stacy and Mike Hymes urged participation to gather data for the study, funded not to exceed 75000 dollars, to explore cancer rates among children and young adults and potential causes. Sessions run 11 a.m. at Richlands Business Incubator on Front Street and 6 p.m. in a Tazewell meeting room on Main Street.
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Water extension eyed for Monroe aerospace plant growth
United Technologies probes public water service to expand its Monroe County aerospace facility, which now relies on a single well and employs about 370 with benefits. A regional task force including Union, the county PSC, Region 1, and the GVEDC will pursue funding, with a June 4 meeting planned at 10 30 a.m. to coordinate reps.
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Monroe County father and son charged with attempted murder
In Monroe County a father and son, Shane Owens 53 and Matthew Owens Jr. 77, were jailed after a shooting at a woman’s home. The pair faced charges of attempted murder, conspiracy to commit murder, and related counts after witnesses described gunfire aimed at Roy Keffer and provided fragments from four bullets. Both are held on sizable bonds in Southern Regional Jail.
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Rabies Found in Mercer County Raccoon Near Lashmeet
The Mercer County Health Department reports a raccoon in the Wright Mountain area near Lashmeet and Rock tested positive for rabies marking the first case this year. No human exposure reported. a dog was exposed and its owner will decide on euthanasia or quarantine. Rabies clinics set for Saturday and June 7 at local clinics and fire department.
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Juvenile struck by vehicle on Rock Road near Montcalm
A male juvenile was hit by a car on Rock Road near Montcalm as several youths stood along the road. The driver stayed at the scene and a family member transported the boy to Bluefield Regional Medical Center. He stood after the impact. exact condition was not available.
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