Workplace shortages damp Princeton area hiring drive
Local employers in Princeton and the Two Virginias face ongoing difficulty filling positions as pandemic era factors, unemployment benefits, and COVID fears weigh on hiring. Chamber official Jeff Disibbio notes population growth may ease the gap, while firms offer signing bonuses and incentives. The region previously lost young residents seeking work elsewhere after college and continues to wrestle with workforce challenges.
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Better late than never G-Men Beavers thrill crowd at Mitchell Stadium
The Bluefield High School Bluefield Beavers faced Graham High School in a delayed Beaver Graham game at Mitchell Stadium. Health rules urged masks and distancing as the crowd appeared smaller than in past Beaver Graham showdowns, with officials estimating a 40 percent drop from usual attendance.
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Age group 5 to 11 shows rising COVID cases
The Bluefield Daily Telegraph reports Mercer County had 275 new cases from Oct 1 to Oct 7, with 5 to 11 year olds the largest share at 42 cases, 15.2 percent. Health administrator Roger Topping notes vaccines are crucial as unvaccinated youths remain most vulnerable to the Delta variant.
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Mercer County ATV resorts to gain new owners and upgrades
Rob Hedges and Pat Brabbs, owners of the Busted ATV Resort near Bramwell, recently purchased the Hillbilly Hideaway ATV Resort on Simmons River Road. Renovations will convert Hillbilly Hideaway into the Hatfield McCoy Riverfront Resort next year, aiming for a “wide dirty, sleep clean” experience.
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