Mercer teens face rising birth rates in county
In Mercer County 1999 saw 119 teen births out of 742 total, about 16 percent, prompting officials from Community Connections and Mercer County Health Department to promote abstinence based programs. Project YES and FACTS education span grades 8 and 9, with parent programs like Lets Talk and Lunch N Learn aimed at guiding families on abstinence, sex, and drug risk factors.
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Bluefield
Mercer County
Community Connections, Inc
Shannon Atwell
Atwell
Poject
Southeastern
U.S. Health and Human Services
USHHS
Tommy Thompson
Smith
Project Yes
Mercer County Health Department
Sharon Fry
Teen Pregnancy Rates Compared in Virginia and West Virginia
The report cites 1997 figures from the National Campaign To Prevent Teen Pregnancy showing Virginia with about 19,040 teen pregnancies among 15 to 19 year olds and West Virginia with about 4,960. It notes declines nationwide, outlines age breakdowns, and lists grant-funded staff positions for abstinence education including Jonathan Hendricks Sharon Fry Jim Pettus II Gwen Crabtree and Traci Thompson.
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Virginia
NCPTP
Centers For Disease Control
West Virginia
Virginias
U.S
Institute of Medicine
U.S. Health and Human Services
Smith
Jonathan Hendricks
Sharon Fry
Mercer County
Jim Pettus, II
Gwen Crabtree
Traci Thompson
McDowell County
FEMA to reimburse West Virginia National Guard for flood relief
The West Virginia National Guard will receive a 3.9 million FEMA reimbursement for costs tied to summer flooding. U S Representative Nick Rahall announced the payment to the state Adjutant General. The $3.9 million covers 75 percent of costs from July activation, with 25 percent borne by the state.
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FEMA
W.va. National Guard
West Virginia National Guard
U.S
Nick Rahall
D-W.va
Federal Emergency Management Agency
National Guard
United States
Mies
Rahall
West Virginia
West
Kappa
Ronald Scarbro
Brushfork National Guard Armory
Joe M. Allbaugh
Fire prevention week at Bland Street Preschool
Lieutenant Richard Hodge of the Bluefield Fire Department engages youngsters during a preschool fire prevention program at Bland Street Preschool. Christian Workman joins as a child tries on a fire helmet, amid reminders to test smoke alarms and observe outdoor burn laws this National Fire Prevention Week.
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Richard Hodge
Bluefield Fire Department
Bland Street
Hodge
Christian Workman
Bluefield
W.va
National Fire
Four Seasons
Eric DiNovo
Bluefield Va. Prepares For Influx Of Doctors
Bluefield officials anticipate WV physicians moving to town due to malpractice insurance crisis. Town Manager J C Higginbotham says several doctors may seek office space here and two have discussed property needs. He urges keeping doctors in the region for community growth. West Virginia officials push cheaper coverage to curb the exodus.
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Bluefield
J.C. Higginbotham
West Virginia
Higginbotham
Mountain
Bluefields
Buchanan County Wins Federal Grant to Expand Water Lines
Buchanan County in Southwest Virginia secures a 1.16 million federal grant plus 700000 and 400000 in additional funds to extend water lines by 9.5 miles serving 140 households 10 small businesses four churches the Conaway sewer plant and Big Rock Elementary School. The project extends from Rock Lick toward the Kentucky line and into Conaway with water sourced from the John Flanagan Dam. U S Rep Rick Boucher calls the project vital to attract employers and improve life for 9th District residents.
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Rundy
Buchanan County
Appalachian Regional Commission
Conaway
Big Rock
Buchanan County Public Service Administration
Wayne Watts
Rock Lick
PSA
Watts
Weller Yard Bridge
Kentucky State Line
John Flanagan
Dickenson County
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Daily Telegraph
Kathy Kish
The
Bluefield Va
Bob Wise
Medical Assurance
Resi
Dents
Essen
Rick Boucher
Boucher
Krista Sturgill
Buchanan County Housing Development Authority
Deskins
Sturgill
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