Mercer County Faces Orange Alert With In-Person Instruction Halt
Mercer County remains orange in the state alert system with potential school closure and halted sports if the color holds after tonight’s update. Princeton High School confirms a positive COVID-19 case, with quarantines for exposed students and staff and contact tracing by the health department. Governor Justice notes Mercer and Monongalia joining red zones, with the update posted at 9 p.m. reflecting county data as of midnight Friday.
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Princeton, Bluefield Bring Football Back to Mitchell
Bluefield Beavers met the Princeton Tigers at Mitchell Stadium for the mutual season opener amid pandemic precautions. Fans were scarce as attendance was limited to families and staff, with masks required and bleachers partially closed, reflecting safety rules while football returned.
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Bland County Virginia reports rise in COVID cases and first death
Bland County records nine new COVID-19 cases on Friday the highest among area counties bringing its total to 59. The Virginia Department of Health confirmed Bland’s first related death Thursday and a second hospitalization, as testing increases with more travelers tested and some cases asymptomatic.
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Mercer County attorney's law license suspended for two years
West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals suspended Elizabeth A. French of Mercer County for two years. The court ordered reinstatement petition and six additional ethics or practice hours before any petition to reinstate.
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