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Mercer County Schools thanks the community for passing the excess school levy
MERCER COUNTY, WV (WVNS) — The excess school levy in Mercer County was successfully passed after votes were tallied from the Primary Election on Tuesday, May 14, 2024. Members of Mercer County Schools thanked the people of Mercer County for helping support the educational system. The levy will go towards supporting extracurriculars like band, choir, […]
Beckley’s next mayor, Ryan Neal talks campaign victory, plans for the city
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – It was a whirlwind of emotions for many on Tuesday as results of the Primary Election rolled in, leading to a number of significant changes in leadership throughout state. The Raleigh County area specifically saw many shifts with regard to elected officials, including the voting in of multiple new members of […]
Beckley Common Council members say city manager controversy influenced recent election
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — On Tuesday, two members of Beckley Common Council lost bids for their Council seats, with voters replacing incumbent Tom Sopher in Ward One and Bob Canter in Ward Two. Two members of Beckley Common Council who cast opposing votes last year on whether or not to change the city’s form of […]
Frank Priddy claims victory in race for Raleigh County Sheriff
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Primary Election was held on Tuesday, with the highly anticipated tallying of the final votes cast in Raleigh County providing long-awaited answers to the question of who would serve as sheriff for the upcoming term. Former Beckley PD investigator Frank Priddy was one of two candidates challenging incumbent Sheriff Jim […]
Computer Doctor opens new location in Bluefield
BLUEFIELD, WV (WVNS) — The Computer Doctor officially cut the ribbon on their new location in Bluefield on Wednesday, May 15, 2024. The business first opened in Princeton nearly a decade ago, and has now moved locations to Bluefield in order to better serve their customers. The new location is larger and allows for a […]
35th Annual Homer K. Ball Memorial Golf Tournament to be held June 14
ATHENS, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The 35th Annual Homer K. Golf Memorial Golf Tournament will be held on Friday, June 14 at Pipestem State Park. Tee time is at 8:30 AM with a shotgun start and Captain’s Choice format. First and second place prizes will be awarded for men’s and women’s teams, along with prizes for […]
Beckley City Council upcoming meeting to see board reappointments
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The City of Beckley Common Council has released the planned agenda for the council’s Regular Session meeting set to take place on Tuesday, May 28, 2024, at 6:30 pm. The full agenda for the Beckley City Council’s upcoming meeting as released by the City of Beckley can be seen below. 1. […]
Ronceverte Food Truck festival returning for second year
RONCEVERTE, WV (WVNS) – A beloved, tasty event is returning to Ronceverte. The Food Truck Festival is taking a pit stop in the city this weekend. The Ronceverte Food Truck Festival will be held on Edgar Avenue. Multiple different trucks for taste pallets of all kinds will be open for business. Co-Chair of the Ronceverte […]
Ambulance service owner convicted of tax crimes
The owner of an ambulance service that operates in Mingo County has been convicted in federal court of tax crimes. According to a statement from the office of U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of West Virginia Will Thompson, after four days of trial on May 2, a jury in Beckley convicted Christopher Jason Smyth, 48, of Pineville, for for failing to pay the taxes withheld from employees’ wages at an ambulance service he operated – Stat EMS — and for obstructing the IRS.
‘Mrs. Cochran can get a fair trial here in Raleigh County,’ judge says
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Representatives for both the state and defense convened in Raleigh County Circuit Court Monday morning for a pre-trial hearing as part of ongoing court procedures for Natalie Cochran. Cochran, who was previously convicted of fraud, has been at the epicenter of a highly publicized legal battle, having been accused of First-Degree […]
What caused low voter turnout in the 2024 primary election?
PRINCETON, WV (WVNS) — West Virginia had low voter turnout across the state for the 2024 primary election. The turnouts were so low, in fact, that only 29.17% of all registered voters went to the polls. Mercer County has approximately 37,000 registered voters throughout the county, however during this primary election only around 10,000 of […]
Mullens: Volunteering to beautify the community
Becky Moorefield and Michelle Martin say volunteer efforts are integral to Mullens' continued recovery from a 2001 flood. Mullens: Volunteering to beautify the community appeared first on Mountain State Spotlight, West Virginia's civic newsroom.
Gear Up SWV extends application deadline for Camp Stem to May 19
Beckley, WV (WOAY)- Calling all 7th and 8th graders from Mercer, Monroe, Summers, Raleigh, and Wyoming counties. Gear Up Southern West Virginia still has spots left for their partnership with WVU Tech for their upcoming camp, and the registration deadline has been extended. Camp STEM is an immersive premier camp...
I’m Home: Featured Shelter Pets find forever homes with the Pet of the Week Forecast
GHENT, WV (WVNS) — Our StormTracker 59 Team has been featuring a shelter pet every weekday at 5am, 6am, and noon. We’ve partnered with the Greenbrier Humane Society and the Raleigh County Humane Society to bring viewers a pet in need of a loving home. From long term residents, misunderstood pets, and the cutest of […]
State Park Aerial Tram Replacement Nearing Completion
Replacing the aerial trams at one of two West Virginia State parks moved a little closer to the finish line with an announcement on Monday. Scheduled for replacement after more than 50 years in service, a new state of the art aerial tram at Pipestem State Park is ready to re-open this fall. The $12.4 million tram replacement will transport Pipestem guests down the same, iconic 3,400-foot path into the Bluestone Gorge.
Food Giveaway scheduled in Bluefield for May 14
Bluefield, WV (WOAY)- Mercer County will host a free food giveaway on Tuesday, May 14th. The event will be at the west end of the Mitchell Stadium parking lot in Bluefield from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. while supplies last. Non-profit organization Connections to Connection and the Mountaineer Food Bank...
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