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Turnpike drivers to notice new tolling system upgrades
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Those traveling the West Virginia Turnpike this summer may notice there are new digital signs above the toll lanes. It’s all part of the multimillion-dollar upgrade to the highway’s tolling system. West Virginia Parkways Authority Executive Director Jeff Miller admits most of the work...
Water rescues performed during flooding in Bluewell
BLUEWELL, WV (WVNS) — The town of Bluewell in Mercer County experienced flash flooding Saturday night and several people needed to be evacuated. The Princeton Rescue Squad quickly mobilized it’s Water Rescue Team in order to ferry the stranded families out of their apartment complex. Around ten families had to be rescued from the swiftly […]
Several local businesses cleaning up after concentrated flooding in Bluewell
BLUEWELL, WV (WVNS) — After a night of heavy rains, local businesses in Bluewell, West Virginia began taking stock of the damage done to their shops. A few of the things you’ll notice heading into Bluewell are standing water on 52 and a bright orange High Water sign. From there it will be large puddles […]
Raleigh County Commission dissolves town of Rhodell
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — During the regular Raleigh County Commission meeting in Beckley on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, commissioners approved the dissolution of the town of Rhodell. For several years, commissioners and Raleigh County Commission attorney Bill Roop had followed a lengthy process to dissolve the town of just over 100 people. Roop said on […]
Flooding in Southern West Virginia affects Bluewell Volunteer Fire Department
BLUEWELL, WV (WVNS) – Flooding has impacted portions of southern West Virginia. This includes in the city of Bluewell in Mercer County. Radar estimated rainfall shows that over 3 inches of rainfall fell over a 3 hour timeframe, starting around 6:30 PM and ending around 9 PM. 59News received photos of high flood waters in […]
Evening bus changes announced for Mercer County for Monday, May 20
MERCER COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Parents and students of Oakvale, PikeView Middle, and PikeView High should be aware of important changes to the afternoon bus schedules. These changes are for the afternoon of Monday, May 20th. Bus 664 will not be running this afternoon. Students who normally ride this bus and live in Kellysville and […]
Seatbelt checkpoint to be held in McDowell County
MCDOWELL COUNTY, WV (WVNS) — A seatbelt checkpoint will be held in McDowell County on May 24, 2024. The checkpoint will be held by the McDowell County Sheriff’s Office, and will be from 7:00 p.m. on Friday, May 24, 2024 to 1:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 25, 2024 at the Route 52/Route 103 Intersection, also […]
Chuck Mathena Center holds first Patriots Pledge Ceremony
PRINCETON, WV (WVNS) — The Mercer County Schools Patriots Pledge Ceremony was held on Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at the Chuck Mathena Center to recognize high school seniors who committed to a branch of the military or have been accepted into a military academy. Recruiters from the United States Marine Corps, the United States National […]
‘Riding for a purpose’: Motorcyclist stop in Wytheville, Bedford on ‘Run for the Wall’ ride
Hundreds of motorcyclists joined the 2024 “Run for the Wall,” taking riders across several states, to honor veterans. Read the article here: https://www.wfxrtv.com/news/local-news/riding-for-a-purpose-motorcyclist-stop-in-wytheville-bedford-on-run-for-the-wall-ride/
Turner new head coach at PikeView High
Former Pulaski County head football coach Jack Turner has accepted the position of head coach at PikeView High School in West Virginia. Turner takes the helm of the Panthers after serving as offensive line coach for Ferrum College. Prior to that he worked as head coach at both Auburn and Carroll County high schools.
“Turn around, don’t drown” rings true for areas of southern West Virginia
PRINCETON, WV (WVNS) — The National Weather Service saying goes, “Turn around, don’t drown.” When flash flooding and high water occur it’s a very good saying to follow. With areas of Mercer County and Summers County experiencing high waters Saturday evening, the saying became a way to keep citizens safe in real time. Eric Six, […]
WWII veteran from McDowell County officially accounted for
BRADSHAW, WV (WVNS) — A World War II veteran from McDowell County has officially been accounted for and will soon be laid to rest in the Mountain State. According to a press release from the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA), U.S. Army Private 1st Class Mose E. Vance, 21, of Bradshaw, West Virginia was officially […]
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