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Vehicle strikes residence, bursts into flames following car chase
LERONA, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Two individuals involved in a car chase on Sunday morning are receiving treatment following the incident. According to the Chief Deputy T.S. Adkins of the Summers County Sheriff’s Department, at approximately 2:50am on Sunday morning, Sheriff Faris initiated a traffic stop on Route 20 in the Pipestem area. The vehicle involved […]
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 […]
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...
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.
House committee tasked with examining rural health care access holds first meeting in Southwest Virginia
The new committee will have until December to create a list of five actionable items or recommendations to be introduced during the 2025 General Assembly session. The post House committee tasked with examining rural health care access holds first meeting in Southwest Virginia appeared first on Cardinal News.
Bluefield Arts & Revitalization Corporation to welcome the Charleston Ballet
BLUEFIELD, WV (WVNS) — The Charleston Ballet will be visiting the Bluefield Arts & Revitalization Corporation (BARC), bringing their performance of Breaking Boundaries to the Granada Theater. The performance will take place on May 5, 2024 at 2:30 p.m. with tickets on sale for $20 for adults and $5 for students aged 17 and under. […]
Monday stays toasty and dry; showers and storms return for Tuesday
Sunday night begins with just a few clouds around and temps hovering in the 70s by the late evening. High pressure off the east coast will keep our area dry tonight under mostly clear skies. With calm winds tonight, some patchy fog is possible across our river valleys. Overnight lows will stay above average, dropping […]
Bluefield State University Graduation
BLUEFIELD (WVNS) – With April ending and May around the corner, many students are preparing to step into their professional career. Bluefield State University undergraduate and master’s degree students have received their degree. A graduation ceremony was held on Saturday, April 27th at the Brushfork Armory. Over 200 students have graduated in this year’s class. […]
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 […]
WV Hive to host Coffee Talks Networking Session in Princeton on April 30
Princeton, WV (WOAY)- The West Virginia Hive will host its next Coffee Talks networking event on Tuesday, April 30, in Mercer County. The session will be at Wild Roots Coffeehouse in Princeton from 9:30 am to 11:00 am. WV Hive Executive Director Judy Moore will conduct an informal interview with...
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