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Woman arrested for allegedly shooting husband
ROCK, WV (WOAY) – A Mercer County man is recovering and his wife is in jail after a shooting in Rock today. The Mercer County Sheriff’s Department responded to reports of a shooting on Cobra Lane. Deputies learned that the victim’s wife had shot him during a domestic fight.
Lighter leash fight leaves one woman dead in Mercer County
MERCER COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A Bluefield woman is charged with second-degree murder after a physical altercation over a lighter leash left a woman dead. On April 29, 2024, Mercer County Deputies responded to a physical altercation on Old Bramwell Road in Bluefield, WV. The suspect, Crystal Copley, 36, told deputies that she and the […]
Children left unattended with drug paraphernalia, blowtorch, knives – arrest made
PRINCETON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A Mercer County woman is facing charges after two young boys were found having been left alone at home for hours with access to an array of dangerous items. According to documents from Mercer County Magistrate Court, at approximately 3:26pm on March 29, 2024, Patrolman Shrewsbury of the Princeton Police Department […]
Vandalism plagues Glenwood Recreational Park
PRINCETON, WV (WVNS) — For several months, a local Mercer County park has been under siege by vandals. Glenwood Recreational Park is a beautiful park right outside of Princeton city limits. With a lake for fishing, a miniature golf course, and several playgrounds, the park should be a nice place for everyone in the county […]
Three people sentenced for felony drug crimes in Fayette County
FAYETTE COUNTY, WV (WVNS) — Three men were sentenced to prison for felony drug crimes in Fayette County. 49-year-old Christopher M. Carver (left), of Bluefield, West Virginia, 45-year-old Demetran “D.D.” Gray (middle), of Oak Hill, and 44-year-old Michael L. Grimmett (right), of Russellville, were sentenced to prison on Thursday, May 2, 2024 for drug related […]
Beckley man pleads guilty to federal drug crime
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — A Beckley man pleaded guilty to a federal drug crime on Wednesday, May 1, 2024. 34-year-old Michael Dwayne Kelly II, of Beckley, pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute fentanyl, cocaine, and heroin. According to court documents, Kelly sold around 6.9 grams of fentanyl for $700 to a confidential informant […]
George M. Hall Memorial Bridge dedicated in Mercer County
PRINCETON, WV (WVNS) — A Mercer County man has finally been honored for his contributions to the county. George M. Hall was a slave in Mercer County at the time of the Civil War. When the courthouse was set ablaze by the Confederate Army, Hall rushed into the building to save all of the records […]
Meet the Candidate: Eric Porterfield for State Senate – District 6
Tell us a little bit about yourself and your experience/accomplishments: I am a lifelong resident of Mercer County, West Virginia. I am married with two young children. I founded a mission group called Blind Faith Ministries in 2012, that seeks to spread the Gospel in South America and Africa – specifically in South Sudan and […]
Raleigh County Sheriff’s Office issues warning about scam calls
RALEIGH COUNTY, WV (WVNS) — The Raleigh County Sheriff’s Office warned the community about scams after getting reports of scam calls. The Raleigh County Sheriff’s office received reports that scammers are calling members of the community and pretending to be from the Raleigh County Sheriff’s Office. The scam calls claim that scammers call and leave […]
Meet the Candidate: Frank Priddy for Raleigh County Sheriff
My name is Frank Priddy and I am running as a candidate for Raleigh County Sheriff, 2024. Having a law enforcement career spanning over 2 decades. I have has served as an investigator for the Beckley Police Department, a member of the US Marshall’s Cuffed Task Force, and, as a graduate of the National Fire […]
One dead after Raleigh County shooting
LESTER, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The victim of an apparent gunshot wound on Tuesday has passed away according to authorities. Sheriff Canaday of the Raleigh County Sheriff’s Office reports that on Tuesday, April 30th, at approximately 7:00AM, Deputies with the Raleigh County Sheriff’s Office responded to a residence at a residence on Beaver Pond Road in […]
Students from Mercer County high schools visit HBCU colleges
PRINCETON, WV (WVNS) — 31 high school students were able to visit colleges thanks to the Mercer County School system. On April 26, 2024, the students went to visit two Historically Black Colleges/Universities (HBCU) in North and South Carolina. Dr. William White, who started the first tours in February to the Washington D.C. and Baltimore […]
Meet the Candidate: Jeremiah Nelson for Mercer County Commission
Tell us a little bit about yourself and your experience/accomplishments. My name is Jeremiah Nelson, I’m an avid storyteller and communicator and will share my life’s experiences with anyone. I have shared my story of challenges, failures and successes at multiple churches and other organizations throughout the region. From growing up here in Princeton, to […]
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