West Nile results still out in McDowell County
Health officials in McDowell County have not confirmed West Nile virus yet as dead birds are reported in neighboring Mercer Wythe and other counties. A test on a bird sent two weeks ago remains pending while officials urge logging all dead birds and caution that no human cases have been reported locally.
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Red Cross says blood supply is safe
A Laurel Mountain Red Cross official said the organization is coordinating with the CDC and FDA to address West Nile virus linked to organ donations from a Georgia woman. He stressed careful donor screening, noting there is no West Nile test and donors with flu like symptoms are deferred. The Red Cross warns reserves are typically low around Labor Day.
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American Red Cross
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Centers For Disease Control and Prevention
Food and Drug Administration
Georgia
Zachary Brown
Laurel Mountain
Red Cross
CDC
FDA
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McDowell courthouse to receive $69,040 preservation grant
McDowell County will add $69,040 from the Division of Culture and History to fund roof gutters and steeple repairs or replacement on the historic courthouse in Welch. The total project cost is $115,067 with county funds supplementing state grants. County Clerk Don Hicks welcomed the award as vital for preservation.
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Office of Historic Preservation
Hicks
Welch
Mercer County considers flood warning system and flood defenses
Mercer County officials and the Army Corps discuss a real time flood warning network using radio links and satellite alternatives. Public meeting set for 6 p.m. Tuesday Sept 10 in the Mercer County courthouse commission chambers with potential locations and costs estimated from 300000 to 450000 dollars. The plan includes fire department involvement and possible flood walls around Princeton and other topics may be raised.
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Wright
Mercer County Commission
Mercer County
Commission
Nelson Short
Mercer County Flood Control Manager
Keathley
Short
Charles Owens
Cowens
Bottonline
Vandalism prompts reward at Bluefield Elks Country Club
Bluefield Elks Country Club raises 1200 to reward tips on August vandalism that damaged 10 golf carts and three greens, with $22,000 in damages. Police investigate as club increases security and staff pursue anonymous informants while vandalism trends draw comments from Bluefield officials.
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Bluefield
Bluefield Elks Country Club
Jeanne Ball
Ball
Bluefield Police Department
Jim Mattox
Bluefield Elks Golf Committee
Mattox
Police blotter brief on obstructing sign and unauthorized entry
Police logged several Wednesday incidents including a business sign obstructing Union Street moved after an anonymous call. Best Reality agreed to relocate. Patrolman J D Vance investigated. An unauthorized subject inside a Bluefield Avenue apartment was deemed allowed. Patrolman J D Vance investigated. An intoxicated person reported in Old Bramwell Road roadway disappeared before officers arrived. Patrolman S S Whitt investigated. A subject attempting to enter an apartment along Monroe Street vanished before police could locate them. Patrolman M A Beck investigated.
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Best Reality
J.D. Vance
Bluefield Avenue
Old
Bramwell Road
Monroe Street
M.A. Beck
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