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Monroe County’s JarHead Farms Raises Funds by Successfully Pitching Its Need to Grow and Combat Food Deserts
ALDERSON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Natasha Zoe of Jarhead Farms in Monroe County is on to something special – she is managing a profitable farm and delivering fresh fruits to people who live in food deserts. Her business pitch is being heard and winning awards. In the past two months, Zoe has excelled in two pitch […]
W.Va. Gov. Justice visits Pipestem Resort State Park
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - West Virginia Governor Jim Justice visited Pipestem Resort State Park Monday to see progress on the new Aerial Tram Project. The Aerial Tram has been around since 1970 and more than 100 people joined the governor for a tour. The new tram, set to open this...
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...
Monroe County residents jailed after alleged drug shipping operation is uncovered
Two Monroe County residents are behind bars after agents found illegal drugs in packages being shipped by UPS out of Marietta on Monday afternoon. The packages, containing Psilocybin mushrooms and cash, were traced back to the residence of Adam and Sunessa Tollie, of Lewisville. Police say it became apparent through...
Mercer County mother sues City of Princeton after son dies in officer involved shooting
PRINCETON, WV (WVNS) — A Mercer County family has sued Princeton Police Department after an officer involved shooting in Mercer County. An amended complaint was filed in U.S. District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia in Beckley last month. Barry Yearout died in April 2022 at Princeton Community Hospital after he was shot […]
COVID 19 vaccine and booster clinics scheduled in Bluefield
Bluefield, WV (WOAY)- Mercer County has upcoming COVID-19 vaccine and booster shot clinics. The Mercer County Health Department will administer shots at the Open Heart Ministries cafe, 415 Federal Street in downtown Bluefield. The clinics will occur on Saturday, May 18, from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm and Saturday, May...
3 displaced, 1 cat dead after house fire in Radford
RADFORD, Va. (WFXR) — The Radford City Fire and EMS Department says a cat died and three more were taken to the hospital after a fire broke out at a home early Friday morning. Just after 4 a.m. on May 10, firefighters in Radford were called to the 700...
Running for the Border: Why teachers are leaving the state
HINTON, WV (WVNS) — Over the past several years, West Virginia has seen a mass shortage of teachers. There are several reasons for this shortage from pay rates to budget cuts. Summers County Comprehensive High School boasts more than 700 students from grades 6 to 12. They currently have 45 members of their staff, but the […]
Concord University to host 2024 North American Guild of Carillonneurs Annual Congress
ATHENS, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Concord University was selected as the host for the 2024 North America Guild of Carillonneurs Annual Congress on June 5-8, 2024. The greater Mercer County community is invited to attend. The event is free of charge. Carillon players from all across North America will be in attendance, many on faculty at […]
Narrows High School’s Kolier Pruett signed with UVA-Wise
NARROWS, Va. (WFXR) — It was a big day over at Narrows High School as one of the Green Wave’s top athletes put pen to paper Thursday afternoon and signed his national letter of intent. On May 9, Narrows senior Kolier Pruett signed to play basketball over at...
DUI Checkpoint to be held in Mercer County
MERCER COUNTY, WV (WVNS) — A DUI checkpoint will be held in the Bluewell area of Mercer County. The checkpoint will be from 8:00 p.m. on Friday, May 10, 2024 to 2:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 11, 2024 on U.S. Route 52, Coal Heritage Road, near the King Tire in Bluewell. Alternate routes include Warden […]
Bluefield Man Sentenced to Prison for DUI Causing Serious Bodily Injury
BLUEFIELD, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Steven Andrew Short, age 38, of Bluefield, West Virginia, was sentenced to prison yesterday by Mercer County Circuit Court Judge William Sadler. Mercer County Prosecuting Attorney Brian K. Cochran said that Short was sentenced to the maximum penalty of 2-10 years in prison for Driving Under the Influence Causing Serious Bodily […]
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