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PINEVILLE (WVVA) - Suspects in several high-profile cases in Wyoming County are among those indicted during the May sitting of the Grand Jury. In all, 23 individuals were indicted on charges ranging fromMore >> PINEVILLE (WVVA) - Suspects in several high-profile cases in Wyoming County are among those indicted during the May sitting of the Grand Jury. In all, 23 individuals were indicted on charges ranging fromMore >> MCGRAWS (WVVA) - Authorities in Wyoming County have discovered more than a half-million dollars in cash and 30 firearms in safe confiscated from the home of an alleged drug dealer last week. The WyomingMore >> MCGRAWS (WVVA) - Authorities in Wyoming County have discovered more than a half-million dollars in cash and 30 firearms in safe confiscated from the home of an alleged drug dealer last week. The WyomingMore >> BLUEFIELD (WVVA) - There was no jackpot winner in Wednesday night's $350-million Powerball drawing, pushing Saturday's prize to an estimated $475 million. Wednesday's numbers were 2, 11, 26, 34, 41 andMore >> BLUEFIELD (WVVA) - There was no jackpot winner in Wednesday night's $350-million Powerball drawing, pushing Saturday's prize to an estimated $475 million. Wednesday's numbers were 2, 11, 26, 34, 41 andMore >> PRINCETON, WV, May 15, 2013: During last night's meeting at the MCTEC Seminar Center, the Mercer County Board of Education approved the calendar for the 2013-2014 school year. The start date for teachersMore >> PRINCETON, WV, May 15, 2013: During last night's meeting at the MCTEC Seminar Center, the Mercer County Board of Education approved the calendar for the 2013-2014 school year. The start date for teachersMore >> TAZEWELL (WVVA) - In honor of National Police Week, area law enforcement officers have been out and about getting to know some of the youngsters in the community. Members of the Tazewell County Sheriff'sMore >> TAZEWELL (WVVA) - In honor of National Police Week, area law enforcement officers have been out and about getting to know some of the youngsters in the community. Members of the Tazewell County Sheriff'sMore >> WELCH, W.Va. (AP) -- Authorities are investigating a suspicious package discovered at a federal prison in southern West Virginia. Federal Correctional Institution McDowell spokesman Glenn Friss says employeesMore >> WELCH, W.Va. (AP) -- Authorities are investigating a suspicious package discovered at a federal prison in southern West Virginia. Federal Correctional Institution McDowell spokesman Glenn Friss says employeesMore >> FAYETTEVILLE (WVVA) -- Law enforcement from all across West Virginia took time out of their Wednesday to remember officers who have died in the line of duty. The Fayette County Sheriff's Department hostedMore >> FAYETTEVILLE (WVVA) -- Law enforcement from all across West Virginia took time out of their Wednesday to remember officers who have died in the line of duty. The Fayette County Sheriff's Department hostedMore >> LEWISBURG, W. Va (WVVA)-- Scaffolding was going up Wednesday on the Greenbrier County courthouse.It's the beginning of the repair process as crews work to restore the historic cupola at the top of theMore >> LEWISBURG, W. Va (WVVA)-- Scaffolding was going up Wednesday on the Greenbrier County courthouse.It's the beginning of the repair process as crews work to restore the historic cupola at the top of theMore >>
BLUEFIELD (WVVA) - This year's flu season is off to an early start.
In the past week alone...the Mercer County Health Department has seen a 50 percent increase of patients reporting flu-like illness.
After a mild flu season last year, the Centers for Disease Control warns flu season is off to one of the earliest starts in 10 years.
"We are definitely getting a sign that flu is coming in," said Judy Bolton of the Mercer County Health Department. "The good news is that the strain of flu they have identified is included in this year's vaccine."
It's not too late to get your flu shot, but health officials say the earlier the better.
On average, it takes one month for your body to develop full immunity after getting the vaccine.
