Train Collides with Semi in Northfork Downtown
A crash between an intermodal Norfolk Southern train and a semi blocked downtown Northfork in McDowell County on Thursday. No injuries reported. Traffic backed up initially then cleared by 2:45 p.m. City police and NS crews, along with tram master Glenn Varney, assisted at the scene across from Black Diamond Pharmacy.
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Mercer confirms 29th virus death in Mercer County
The Mercer County Health Department confirms a 66 year old woman died from COVID-19 bringing the county total to 29. Health officials note the victim had underlying conditions and was hospitalized at Princeton Community Hospital. Twenty four of the deaths were linked to Princeton Health Care Center. The five most recent deaths are not associated with the Princeton Health Care Center. One active virus case remains in the county.
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Rise in COVID 19 cases pushes Bluefield schools remote
Bluefield Virginia Graham High Graham Middle and Graham Intermediate will shift to remote learning from today through at least October 9 due to a rise in COVID 19 cases and quarantines in the area. Superintendent Dr. Chris Stacy says positive cases are low but quarantines are rising, impacting school operations.
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USDA grants aid Mercer County economic projects
The USDA announced 239000 in grants for Mercer County WV to support rural business development and community facilities. Recipients include an intermodal port study a new street sweeper new police vehicles a study on attracting businesses and up to 170 jobs at an interstate exit and a study on an underutilized hardwood species. The Development Authority of Mercer County received 50000 to plan rural business development.
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