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Town of Narrows looks to bring in outdoor recreation business to boost business
NARROWS, Va. – Highlighting outdoor recreation in the New River Valley, the Town of Narrows is looking to capitalize on its unique location perfect for hiking, biking and getting out on the water. “Narrows is really situated ideally for outdoor recreation,” Terry Nicholson, town manager for Narrows said. “The...
Chronically ill teens have chance to attend prom at Nemours Hospital
WILMINGTON, Del. - Teen patients at Nemours Childrens Hospital were able to experience prom right inside the hospital Saturday night. Patient Roshawn Dixon stated, "For me, I suffer with sickle cell. I’ve been coming here for four or five years." Dixon is one of the patients on the Teen...
Minor bus incident reported in Mercer County
MONTCALM, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A minor school bus incident involving a garbage truck was reported in Mercer County Tuesday morning. According to Mercer County Schools, a minor bus incident occurred in the Montcalm area on Sandlick Road Tuesday morning. A garbage truck door swung open and hit the side of the bus. There were no […]
Glenwood Recreational Park sets their sights on fish reduction method to save their lake
PRINCETON, WV (WVNS) – One local lake could be on the brink of disaster. The National Resources Conservation Service is currently in the process of replacing the dam at Glenwood Recreational Park. This maintenance process will require the entire lake at Glenwood to be drained. Mercer County Commission President, Bill Archer, who is working with […]
Bluefield, WV is looking to the future with the Bluefield Comprehensive Plan
BLUEFIELD, WV (WVNS) – The city of Bluefield West Virginia is getting a makeover, at least that’s the plan. Taking place at the Bluefield Art Center Thursday evening, locals and officials gathered to talk about the Bluefield Comprehensive Plan. It’s an extensive and complex plan, highlighted by 4 different workshops at the Art Center. One […]
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...
Mercer County hiring for full-time 911 Director
PRINCETON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Mercer County Communications Center Authority Board is seeking qualified candidates for a full-time 911 Director. The position, which reports directly to the Mercer County Communications Center Authority Board, is an FLSA-exempt position with salary and benefits. An Associate of Arts or Bachelor’s Degree in a related field is desirable but […]
A Peek into Summers County’s Past: The Talcott Lunch Stand Part 2
TALCOTT W.Va. (Hinton News) - My father was in the 1974 graduating class from Talcott High School, and he attended the recent all-school reunion on Saturday, June 1. My mother and I attended the church service for the reunion held in the Dallas “Bud” Mann Gymnasium in Talcott the following day. While there Shirla Ballard came up to me and started talking about my column in the paper and how nice it was to see stories about Talcott and the surrounding area. Turns out Shirla is from Talcott. She was raised in the little Victorian-style home near Rollynsburg Church in Talcott that...
Summers County road to be closed until at least Saturday afternoon due to accident
SUMMERS COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A road in Summers County will be closed until at least Saturday afternoon due to an accident involving a semi-truck. According to Summers County 911, due to an accident involving a large semi-truck and a trailer carrying a crane, Ellison Ridge Road (County Route 27) is shut down between Bluestone […]
Summers County Man Sentenced to Prison for Federal Gun Crime
SUMMERS COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – David Nelson Gill, 32, of Hinton, was sentenced today to one year and six months in prison, to be followed by three years of supervised release, for being a felon in possession of a firearm. According to court documents and statements made in court, on February 6, 2023, Gill was […]
Pulaski Splash Pad closed due to manufacturing issues
PULASKI, Va. (WDBJ) - UPDATE: The Pulaski Splash Pad is closed due to manufacturing issues. Updates will be provided as repairs are taking place. ORIGINAL STORY: The new and free splash pad is now open at Cool Springs Park for kids, adults and even dogs to enjoy. The water spews...
Pulaski rallies, but falls to Kingsport
The Pulaski River Turtles began a week-long road trip in Kingsport on Tuesday by falling to the Axmen, despite a five-run rally in the top of the ninth. That rally was overcome by the Axmen who scored a lone run in the bottom of the ninth for the win. With...
The Celebrate Princeton Street Fair returns to Mercer County
PRINCETON, WV (WVNS) — A wide variety of events returns to Princeton with the Celebrate Princeton Street Fair. The Celebrate Princeton Street Fair will be in the Mercer Street Grassroots District of downtown Princeton from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 8, 2024. Attendees will be able to experience a variety of events […]
Man wanted by the Summers County Sheriff’s Office arrested
UPDATE: Thursday, June 6, 2024 @ 10:03 a.m. | According to the Summers County Sheriff’s Office, Hall was found and arrested without issue in the Walnut Street area of Hinton. SUMMERS COUNTY, WV (WVNS) — The Summers County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a man wanted for multiple felony charges in Virginia. According to the […]
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