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Woman found lying on trail intoxicated is facing charges
MERCER COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A woman is facing charges after she was found intoxicated lying on a trail, resisting arrest. On June 6, 2024, at approximately 21:30, Cpl. Lacy, Deputy Mikles, and Deputy J.A. Brooks responded to a call at Pinnacle Rock Park on Coal Heritage Road in the Bluefield area of Mercer County, […]
Galax fire crews respond to crash, vehicle found upside down in a creek
(WSET) — The Galax Fire Department said they responded to a motor vehicle crash on Pipers Gap Road. Firefighters said they were dispatched at 5:39 p.m., to the 8300 Block of Pipers Gap Road, on Monday. According to firefighters, arriving units found a single vehicle had run off of...
Adoption event at Mercer County Animal Shelter
PRINCETON, WV (WVNS) – Mercer County Animal Shelter is overrun with strays yet again. To attempt to fix this issue, they are holding an adoption event on Saturday, June 15th. They are asking for your help, and for people to open their hearts and homes to a pet in need. Adoption fees for both dogs […]
Deadly shooting in Mercer County under investigation
PRINCETON, WV (WVNS) — A shooting that left one man dead in Mercer County remains under investigation. On Saturday, June 8, 2024 at around 1:00 A.M., members of the Princeton Police Department were dispatched to a home on Kee Street due to a man who had reportedly been shot. Once on scene officers were able […]
Open Door Community to hold two charity events June 22
WYTHEVILLE, Va. (WDBJ) - Open Door Community is an organization dedicated to reducing the conditions of poverty in the Southwest Virginia area. Open Door Community is hosting “Cycle Fest” Saturday, June 22, a one-day event to help raise money to end homelessness and promote housing equality. A second...
Dump truck drives into Mercer County home
PRINCETON, WV (WVNS) — A dump truck reportedly drove through a home in the Princeton area of Mercer County on Tuesday, June 11, 2024. According to the homeowner the truck ran into his home on Washington Avenue right around 1 PM. 59News is on scene as they are attempting to remove the truck. Garnett Clinebell, […]
Bluefield woman sentenced to prison for drug crime
BLUEFIELD, WV (WVNS) — A woman was sentenced to five years in prison for possession with intent to distribute fentanyl and methamphetamine. According to court documents, on August 16, 2023, Denise R. Allen, 29, of Bluefield and another person were arrested at a gun store in the Princeton area of Mercer County. After they were […]
The American Legion is bringing back Veterans Helping Veterans Autorama for third year
BLUEFIELD, WV (WVNS) – The American Legion Riley-Vest Post 9 is hosting their third annual Veterans Helping Veterans Autorama on June 15. The car show will take place at Bowen Field in Bluefield from 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. It will be free for everyone to attend, but Post 9 is asking for a $25 […]
$11M Smyth County project to double crisis beds, enhance mental health services
SMYTH COUNTY, Va. (WCYB) — Behavioral and mental health is a continued focus in Smyth County. An $11 million project that will provide new and additional resources will soon be under construction in Marion. Providing additional access and resources for behavioral health in Smyth County, is the goal of...
Vehicle found flipped on its roof in Galax, no victims at the scene
GALAX, Va. (WFXR) — The Galax Fire Department (GFD) says no victims were located at the scene after a vehicle was discovered flipped over in a wooded area on Saturday, June 8. Just before 9 a.m., crews responded to the Cockerhams Loop and Coleman Lane for a crash. The...
Local firefighters are taking their skills to the NASCAR scene.
PRINCETON (WVNS) – Watching NASCAR is a hobby for many people but some local firefighters are preparing to make their way to the track to work on the NASCAR Fire Crew. The love of NASCAR hits close to home for many people in West Virginia. Instead of watching on television, a few local firefighters are […]
Grange to host session on New River water quality, fishing
TROUTDALE — The Goodwill Grange in Troutdale, as part of Grayson County’s Clean River Initiative, will join the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources to conduct an informational session this month, titled “The Fish of the New and Anglers, Too: Views on Water Quality and Why We Continually Clean Our New River.”
Bluefield and Beckley area McDonald’s looking to hire new employees
BLUEFIELD/BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — With summer soon approaching, local McDonald’s in the Bluefield and Beckley areas are looking to hire 115 new employees. These McDonald’s are providing on-the-job training, schedule flexibility, a fun work environment, and much more! Employees of McDonald’s also have access to discounts at any participating McDonald’s locations in the U.S. This […]
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