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Furever Fixed Clinic to offer low-cost spay and neuter services for Mercer County
PRINCETON, WV (WVNS) – Mercer County is getting a new, low-cost Spay and Neuter Clinic. Furever Fixed Clinic will give Mercer County Animal Shelter more room to house more animals. However, the building they are working toward opening soon will not be their permanent home. Furever Fixed is opening a temporary building for spay and […]
Online Patriot will now require subscription
Beginning this week, online readers of The Patriot will no longer be able to access the newspaper for free. In order to read the paper and its archives online, readers will have to purchase a subscription. Digital subscription rates are available for one month ($5), three months ($15), six months...
Spongy moth treatment planned for two counties in southern West Virginia
MCDOWELL COUNTY, WV (WVNS) — Almost 7,000 acres in McDowell and Mingo Counties will be treated to slow the spread of the spongy moth. 6,960 acres in McDowell and Mingo Counties will be treated by the West Virginia Department of Agriculture (WVDA) and the US Forest Service (USFS). The treatment will help slow the spread […]
BARC announces the Spring Appalachian Artist Association show in the Paine Gallery
BLUEFIELD, WV (WVNS) — The Appalachian Artist Association opened its annual Spring show at the Paine Gallery in the Bluefield Arts Center and features the work of 15 artists from across the region. The exhibit opened on June 5, 2024 and ends on July 2; the event is open on weekdays 11 a.m. to 2 […]
Two men apprehended on drug distribution charges after police pursuit in Wythe County
WYTHE COUNTY, Va. (WFXR)– The Wythe County Sheriff’s Office reports two men were apprehended following a police pursuit as a part of an illegal narcotic distribution investigation in the county on Friday, May 30. According to the sheriff, deputies tried to conduct a traffic stop on Friday night for a vehicle driven by Cerrone Lemar […]
Raleigh County Anti Rabies Clinic locations – 6/5/24
RALEIGH COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Raleigh County Anti Rabies Clinic will continue throughout the day on Wednesday with several stops scheduled throughout the county. The clinic will be at Linda K Epling Stadium at 200 Stadium Drive from 9:00am to 10:00am and will make its way to Coal City’s Stoco Community Center, where the […]
Five local riders qualify for National Finals
A “Twin County Cowgirl Trio” will be riding into the National High School Finals Rodeo next month as Ashlynn Culbreth of Woodlawn, Katie Lam of Galax and Becky Hedge of Hillsville all qualified for the big dance when they competed in the Virginia State Finals. Also heading to Wyoming are local cowboys Lane Baker of Galax, who won the state championship in trap shooting while competing for the North Carolina High School Rodeo Association, and Lucas Crigger of Rural Retreat, who was named All-Around Cowboy...
Virginia based restaurant & bar to open second location in Bluefield
BLUEFIELD, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A Virginia-based restaurant and bar has announced plans to open a second location in the Mountain State. The Ole No. 3 Restaurant & Bar, located in Pocahontas, Virginia, announced on Friday their plans to open a second location in Bluefield. The announcement was made via the establishment’s Facebook page where they […]
Tazewell man makes dreamcatchers to work through grief after losing a parent
TAZEWELL, Va. (WVVA) -People deal with grief in a variety of ways. One man in Tazewell, however, has found another way to deal with the loss of a parent through the traditional native art of dreamcatchers. James Shewey first learned how to make dreamcatchers from a neighbor years ago and...
Bluefield man to serve 10 years for drug charges in Wythe County
WYTHE COUNTY, Va. – A Bluefield, West Virginia man will serve 10 years in prison for drug charges in Wythe County, according to Commonwealth’s Attorney Mike Jones. Possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine. Possession of a firearm while in the possession of a Schedule II drug with intent...
WCC announces Spring 2024 Honor Roll
Wytheville Community College has released its Spring 2024 Dean’s List and President’s Honor Roll. To qualify for the President’s Honor Roll, a student must have completed a minimum of 20 hours of credit at the college, carried a minimum of 6 semester hours in a given semester, and have a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or higher. Students who are carrying a minimum of 12 semester hours for credit and who earn a GPA of 3.2 or higher for the semester are included on the Dean’s List. ...
Tazewell County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director announces resignation
TAZEWELL, VA (LOOTPRESS) – Tazewell County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director, Keshia Cole announced on Friday her intention to conclude her time as executive director. In a letter from Cole shared by the Tazewell County Chamber of Commerce, it is announced that the resignation comes on the heels of a decision to pursue a new […]
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