Bluefield Declared West Virginia Christmas City at Meeting
City Attorney Colin Cline announced at the Bluefield City Board meeting that Bluefield is officially West Virginia’s Christmas City. The designation includes state and federal trademarks and promotes the Holiday of Lights drive through display at City Park, a 40 acre site with over 2 million lights drawing thousands yearly.
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New active COVID-19 cases fall in West Virginia
West Virginia reports 9,861 active infections, dropping below 10,000 for the first time since August. Daily new cases total 753, down from 757, with a week ago tally at 1,525 as officials say the Delta surge has peaked.
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Bluefield Tests New Online Information Format for City Updates
City Manager Cecil Marson previewed a finalized online program at the City Board meeting to detail ongoing projects for in person and virtual audiences. Visuals show GIS maps and photos of Mitchell Stadium work, street name obelisks upgrades, and demolitions of dilapidated homes to boost transparency.
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Mercer County joins JUUL lawsuit over teen vaping ads
Mercer County Commission voted to join a lawsuit against vaping firms including JUUL, aiming to curb marketing to teenagers and support prevention and cessation efforts. Attorney Rusty Webb described the case as akin to opioid litigation, alleging e cigarette makers market vaping as safer and less addictive.
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