West Virginia leaders press to save two minor league teams
Area leaders warn Mercer County could suffer if Bluefield Blue Jays and Princeton Rays fold as MLB MiLB contract expires after 2020. Gov Justice says minor league baseball is a critical part of West Virginia's future and will push MLB Commissioner Manfred for a real solution.
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Shoeboxes Spread Christmas Cheer for Overseas Needy Kids
Johnston Chapel Baptist Church in Princeton collected thousands of items for the 2019 Operation Christmas Child drive. Volunteers fill boxes with hygiene items and small toys for Samaritan's Purse, aiming for 15,200 boxes from seven counties. Boxes are packed into cartons, loaded onto a trailer in Princeton, then shipped to Charlotte and overseas destinations.
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Community Christmas Tree signs up 122 more kids
BLUEFIELD volunteers reported 122 children registered at the Community Christmas Tree event, pushing total registrations to 376 as the drive nears its $40,000 goal aided by a $150 donation. Volunteers noted the program helps families with Medicaid CHIR or WIC cards, and organizers aim to fulfill each child's gift requests.
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Officials urge cautious driving as deer collisions rise
A State Farm survey shows West Virginia leads the nation in deer vehicle crashes, a ranking held for 13 years. Officials note winding mountain roads and forested deer habitats contribute to higher risk during holiday travel, while Virginia ranks 12th. Police often respond to these crashes during fall driving.
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