Biden Nears Victory as Vote Count Widens Lead
President-elect Joe Biden gains ground in critical states three days after Election Day as mail ballots and tight margins delay official result. He leads Trump in Pennsylvania Nevada and Georgia while Trump remains at the White House awaiting more results. Biden plans to address the nation from Wilmington before night’s end.
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Fatal single vehicle wreck on Littlesburg Road
A Bluewell area crash on Littlesburg Road near Alpine Road left one person dead. Responders reported the vehicle left the road, crossed a private driveway, became airborne, and struck a tree, leaving a charred trunk mark six to seven feet high. Investigators noted no speed determination yet.
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West Virginia reports record 540 COVID cases in 24 hours
Gov. Jim Justice announced 540 new positive COVID-19 cases in 24 hours, lifting active infections above 6,000 and hospitalizations to 280. The state logged 15 more deaths for a total of 487, with outbreaks in 19 schools, 59 long term care facilities, and 17 churches across 12 counties, including Monroe.
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Arrest in Bland County case linked to human remains found
Gilbert Lee Riggs, 58, of Bluefield West Virginia, was taken into custody Friday on one count of second degree murder and related charges in connection with the death investigation sparked by discovery of human remains near Interstate 77 in Bland County Virginia. He awaits extradition to Virginia.
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