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Mercer County woman faces multiple charges after shooting man
ROCK, WV (WVNS) — A Mercer County woman faces multiple charges after shooting a man. Members of the Mercer County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of someone who was shot on Cobra Lane in the Rock area of Mercer County early on Wednesday, May 1, 2024. Once on scene, Deputies Lucas and Presley, as […]
Woman arrested for allegedly shooting husband
ROCK, WV (WOAY) – A Mercer County man is recovering and his wife is in jail after a shooting in Rock today. The Mercer County Sheriff’s Department responded to reports of a shooting on Cobra Lane. Deputies learned that the victim’s wife had shot him during a domestic fight.
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 […]
Raleigh County Sheriff Jim Canaday provides update on fatal shooting of male in his 20s
LESTER, WV (LOOTPRESS) – We are learning new details regarding a fatal shooting that occurred in the Beaver Pond area of Raleigh County on Tuesday. According to Raleigh County Sheriff Jim Canaday, on Tuesday, April 30th, at approximately 7:00 AM, Deputies with the Raleigh County Sheriff’s Office responded to a residence at a residence on […]
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 […]
Body with gunshot wound found in Raleigh County
FAIRDALE, WV (WVNS) — A body was found with an apparent gunshot wound in the Fairdale area of Raleigh County. According to a press release, Raleigh County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to reports of a shooting at a home on Beaver Pond Road in the Fairdale area of Raleigh County on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at […]
Temporary road closure in Mercer County
BLUEFIELD, WV (WVNS) — A road in the downtown Bluefield area of Mercer County will be temporarily closed for stormwater work on Wednesday, May 1, 2024. According to a post on the City of Bluefield – Local Government Facebook page, stormwater work will cause the lower part of South Mercer Street from Bluefield Avenue to […]
Beckley man pleads guilty to federal drug crime
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — A Beckley man pleaded guilty to a federal drug crime on Wednesday, May 1, 2024. 34-year-old Michael Dwayne Kelly II, of Beckley, pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute fentanyl, cocaine, and heroin. According to court documents, Kelly sold around 6.9 grams of fentanyl for $700 to a confidential informant […]
Woman sentenced to prison for copper theft
WYOMING COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – LEANNA CAROL MILLS, 44, of Bud, WV, was sentenced to one to fifteen years for burglary and one to ten years for grand larceny, to be served consecutively, totaling two to twenty-five years in prison on April 25, 2024. She had pleaded guilty to both charges on March 11, 2024. […]
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, […]
Vandalism plagues Glenwood Recreational Park
PRINCETON, WV (WVNS) — For several months, a local Mercer County park has been under siege by vandals. Glenwood Recreational Park is a beautiful park right outside of Princeton city limits. With a lake for fishing, a miniature golf course, and several playgrounds, the park should be a nice place for everyone in the county […]
George M. Hall Memorial Bridge dedicated in Mercer County
PRINCETON, WV (WVNS) — A Mercer County man has finally been honored for his contributions to the county. George M. Hall was a slave in Mercer County at the time of the Civil War. When the courthouse was set ablaze by the Confederate Army, Hall rushed into the building to save all of the records […]
Meet the Candidate: Jeremiah Nelson for Mercer County Commission
Tell us a little bit about yourself and your experience/accomplishments. My name is Jeremiah Nelson, I’m an avid storyteller and communicator and will share my life’s experiences with anyone. I have shared my story of challenges, failures and successes at multiple churches and other organizations throughout the region. From growing up here in Princeton, to […]
Meet the Candidate: Eric Porterfield for State Senate – District 6
Tell us a little bit about yourself and your experience/accomplishments: I am a lifelong resident of Mercer County, West Virginia. I am married with two young children. I founded a mission group called Blind Faith Ministries in 2012, that seeks to spread the Gospel in South America and Africa – specifically in South Sudan and […]
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 […]
Mount Hope man charged after overdose death in Fayette County
FAYETTE COUNTY, WV (WVNS) — A third man was arrested and charged with felony drug charges regarding an overdose death in Fayette County. 49-year-old Robert F. Ruth II, of Mount Hope, was charged with the felony offense of Drug Delivery Resulting in Death and Conspiracy after his involvement in an overdose death that occurred on […]
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 […]
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 […]
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