Virus surge continues across Mercer and neighboring counties
Bluefield reports rising active COVID-19 cases in Mercer McDowell Monroe and Tazewell counties with four new deaths. Mercer County shows 1129 active cases up from 1080 as of Wednesday and 139 total deaths. McDowell records 29th 30th and 31st deaths. statewide 2135 new cases and 17 deaths. Hospitalizations ICU and ventilator counts rise with 8496 breakthrough cases reported.
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McAuliffe and Youngkin Clash in First Virginia Debate
Democrat Terry McAuliffe and Republican Glenn Youngkin debated at the Appalachian School of Law in Grundy. The two traded sharp charges calling each other extremist and accusing misrepresentation while addressing questions from moderator Susan Page and panelists.
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West Virginia joins 24-state challenge to vaccine mandate
Attorney General Patrick Morrisey says West Virginia joins 24-state coalition in vowing to fight President Biden's vaccine mandate for private businesses. The states argue the mandate rests on flimsy legal grounds and threatens to undermine public discussion about vaccination.
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Mercer County Eyes Replacement Of Aging Voting Machines
County Commission plans to replace about 162 voting machines as they near end of life. County Clerk Verlin Moye notes machines came out in 2006 and by 2021 are 15 years old. Estimated cost ranges from 853000 to 1.2 million with needed support gear. Security and paper trails drive the upgrade as jurisdictions shift to newer technology.
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