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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 […]
Activities at Pipestem throughout the month of May
PIPESTEM, WV (WVNS) – The month of May is stacked with activities you can attend at Pipestem. Ranging from music, food, and workshops – these activities are for anyone and everyone. The fun kicks off on Friday, May 3rd with a Seafood Buffet and live music from Krista Hughes. A Sunset Photo Workshop will be […]
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 […]
West Virginia has a confirmed case of measles – here’s what to do if you’re exposed
PRINCETON, WV (WVNS) — It has been fifty-six years since the improved version of the measles vaccine was created. Now, West Virginia could be facing a potential outbreak of this highly contagious disease. The first positive case of measles since 2009 was confirmed by West Virginia Department of Health officials on April 22, 2024. Now, […]
Two suspects airlifted after Summers County car chase
SUMMERS COUNTY, WV (WVNS) — Two suspects were airlifted after a car chase that started in Summers County. Around 2:50 a.m. on Sunday, April 28, 2024, Sheriff Faris attempted to hold a traffic stop on Route 20 in the Pipestem area of Summers County. The driver of the car attempted to flee, resulting in a […]
Arietta DuPre, a Monroe and Summers County native has completed her first book
SWEET SPRINGS W.Va. (Hinton News) - Arietta DuPre, a Summers and Monroe County native, has announced the completion of her first book, "Sustainability - Ideas for Beginners and Brief History of Sweet Springs." She released the following statement: "The sustainability portion of the book gives some ideas of how to have balcony gardens, sustainable fertilizers, and sustainable bug repellents. I wrote this short book to help people see that sustainability is not a scary word, nor a scary way of life - it is rather simple. People see commercials and hear people talk about sustainable practices on a large scale, but the average person doesn't have any reason for...
Aerial Black Fly Treatments Scheduled
SUMMERS COUNTY W.Va. (WVDN) - Public Notice: The West Virginia Department of Agriculture will be conducting aerial treatments for biological suppression of black flies on the Greenbrier, New, and Bluestone rivers on Thursday, May 2, weather, and water levels permitting. Based on weather and water levels, the treatments may potentially continue into Friday, May 3. The post Aerial Black Fly Treatments Scheduled appeared first on The Hinton News.
Tractor trailer fire delays traffic on I77
GHENT, WV (WOAY) – A tractor-trailer fire this morning slowed down traffic on I77 at mile marker 37.5. It happened at around 7 a.m. Ghent Volunteer Fire Department said that the truck’s trailer was fully engulfed in flames when they arrived. The driver was able to disconnect the tractor and move it to safety.
A Peek into Summers County’s Past: Hinton Hospital and Doctor Stokes
HINTON W.Va. (Hinton News) - My family has made several interesting connections to the old Hinton Hospital over the years. One of which is where my Mother's parents first met. My Grandfather, Bearnard Thompson’s, Aunt, Nora Wallace, of Talcott, was a patient sometime towards the end of 1953. He would go to Hinton to visit his aunt, and while he was visiting her, he got to talking to this young lady who was her roommate named Beatrice “Bea” Thomas. Bernard and Bea became quite smitten with each other. Granddad would “forget” his aunt had been released and would go back to see her. Once Bea reminded...
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 […]
Take in the beautiful blooms at Beckley’s May Rhododendron Festival
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) – It’s a celebration of West Virginia’s state flower, the Rhododendron Festival kicks off in Beckley on May 11. On the 19th take in the beautiful blooms with rhododendron walks at Grandview. From May 11-27 (Memorial Day), there are more than 12 events within...
Meet the Candidate: Sabrina Stutts for Monroe County Board of Education
I’m Sabrina Meadows Stutts, a Monroe County native. I’m a 1994 graduate of Peterstown High School, 1998 graduate of Bluefield State College and a 2001 graduate of Concord University. I currently work as a site manager for Monroe Health Center Forest Hill. I am a proud mother of three children. My oldest two children are […]
Mountaineer Food Bank to host food pantry in Mercer County on April 30
Bluefield, WV (WOAY) – Mountaineer Food Bank Mobile Food Pantry will host a food giveaway on Tuesday, April 30, in Mercer County. The giveaway will take place in the parking lot near Mitchell Stadium in Bluefield from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. while supplies last. For more information, call...
Longtime local fire member has passed away
MONROE COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) — A longtime member of the Peterstown Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad has passed away. Danny McMillion, a Peterstown Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad member for over 45 years has passed away due to an illness. A Facebook post made by the fire department says McMillion passed away at […]
Four-star CMS rating awarded to Jackie Withrow Hospital in Beckley
CHARLESTON, WV (WVNS) — The West Virginia Department of Health Facilities (DHF) recently announced that the Jackie Withrow Hospital in Beckley earned a four-star rating for Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). These ratings were based on a variety of factors such as facility quality, health inspections, and staffing. These ratings are also based […]
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