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Evan’s Sweets Frozen Custard cuts ribbon on Bluefield location
BLUEFIELD, VA (LOOTPRESS) – Community and team members were joined this month by members of the Tazewell County Chamber of Commerce for the Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting of Evan’s Sweets Frozen Custard. Located in Bluefield, Virginia, the establishment offers frozen custard, cookies, cupcakes, and more. Evan’s Sweets will be operational throughout the year and […]
Tractor trailer accident closes I-77 southbound in Mercer County
UPDATE: Tuesday, April 23, 2024 @ 6:30 pm | PRINCETON, WV (WVNS) — I-77 is completely shut down in the southbound direction near mile marker 7.5 due to an earlier tractor trailer rollover. Traffic is currently being detoured through either Exit 14 (Athens) or Exit 9 (Princeton). All drivers should avoid taking I-77 for the […]
Deputies seize meth, cocaine from Wytheville home; 1 arrested
WYTHEVILLE, Va. (WSET) — A Wythe County man is facing criminal charges after officials found drugs in his home. On Tuesday, April 23rd, Gary Edward McKinney Jr. was arrested and faces many charges concerning the Possession and Sale of Illegal Narcotics. The Wythe County Sheriff’s Office Drug Task Force...
Mullens to host 45th annual Dogwood Festival
MULLENS, WV (WVNS) — The 45th annual Mullens Dogwood Festival, a tradition that began in 1979, is on its way to town. “Forty-five years ago, in 1979, a tradition began in Mullens. This tradition is now known as The Mullens Dogwood Festival,” said Susan England, president of the festival board of directors. “Through difficult times, […]
Raleigh County church successfully nominated to National Register of Historic Places
TAMS, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A special unveiling and announcement pertaining to the historic New Salem Baptist Church has been confirmed for next week. The church, located at a coal camp site in Tams, West Virginia, was nominated by the Preservation Alliance of West Virginia to the National Register of Historic Places. First constructed in 1921, […]
Meet the Candidate: Karen Pendleton for Mercer County Commission
Let me introduce myself. I am an original Mercer Countyian. I was born, raised and educated here. I raised three boys here. I am presently a member of the Mercer County Republican Committee, which I have served on for several years. I am an active member of the Rotary Club doing community service. I am […]
West Virginia Hive Hosting ‘Coffee Talks’ Session On Tuesday, April 30 in Princeton
PRINCETON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – West Virginia Hive is hosting its next “Coffee Talks” networking session from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 30 at Wild Roots Coffeehouse, 860 Mercer Street in Princeton. The public is encouraged to attend this free event, but registration is required. The event offers a chance to learn from successful, local […]
VSP launching ‘Operation DISS-rupt’ across I-81
WYTHEVILLE, Va. (WFXR)—Virginia State Police across the Commonwealth will be conducting Operation DISS-rupt on all 325 miles of I-81 on Thursday, April 25, and Friday, April 26. The traffic enforcement and educational safety initiative focuses on the ‘DISS’ in driving, which VSP cites as the four main causes of...
Comprehensive cancer center coming to Princeton
PRINCETON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A comprehensive cancer center is coming to the campus of Princeton Community Hospital. The West Virginia University (WVU) Health System Board of Directors approved on April 17th approved a nearly $400 million strategic capital budget that will accelerate the Health System’s growth and infuse West Virginia with several new healthcare facilities. […]
Meet the Candidate: Brian Blankenship for Mercer County Commission
A little about myself….. Came from humble upbringings down in the coalfields of Southwest VA near Honaker and had the pleasure of being raised by my father, William, since retired UMWA coal miner, and my mother, Cathy, since retired school teacher from Tazewell County. Grew up helping around the Blankenship farm in Tazewell county for […]
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