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Comprehensive cancer center coming to Princeton
PRINCETON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A comprehensive cancer center is coming to the campus of Princeton Community Hospital. The West Virginia University (WVU) Health System Board of Directors approved on April 17th approved a nearly $400 million strategic capital budget that will accelerate the Health System’s growth and infuse West Virginia with several new healthcare facilities. […]
Tractor trailer accident closes I-77 southbound in Mercer County
UPDATE: Tuesday, April 23, 2024 @ 6:30 pm | PRINCETON, WV (WVNS) — I-77 is completely shut down in the southbound direction near mile marker 7.5 due to an earlier tractor trailer rollover. Traffic is currently being detoured through either Exit 14 (Athens) or Exit 9 (Princeton). All drivers should avoid taking I-77 for the […]
West Virginia Hive Hosting ‘Coffee Talks’ Session On Tuesday, April 30 in Princeton
PRINCETON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – West Virginia Hive is hosting its next “Coffee Talks” networking session from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 30 at Wild Roots Coffeehouse, 860 Mercer Street in Princeton. The public is encouraged to attend this free event, but registration is required. The event offers a chance to learn from successful, local […]
Meet the Candidate: Karen Pendleton for Mercer County Commission
Let me introduce myself. I am an original Mercer Countyian. I was born, raised and educated here. I raised three boys here. I am presently a member of the Mercer County Republican Committee, which I have served on for several years. I am an active member of the Rotary Club doing community service. I am […]
Decades old cold case breakthrough as human remains are found; main suspect dies in prison
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – On April 2, 2024, a significant breakthrough was made in a decades-old disappearance case involving a mother and daughter, Susan and Natasha “Alex” Carter, who went missing from Raleigh County, West Virginia, in August 2000. After multiple searches of the residence of Larry Webb, who had lived with the two at […]
Two Raleigh County men charged after a man fatally overdosed
MOUNT HOPE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Two Raleigh County men are facing felony charges in Fayette County. Sheriff Mike Fridley provides the following information regarding this incident. On December 26, 2023, deputies responded to a suspected overdose death in Mount Hope. During the lengthy investigation, detectives with the Fayette County Sheriff’s Department Detective’s Bureau were able […]
Stranger Danger: What to do if you’re approached by a stranger
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — As spring continues to warm up, more people will be out and about, including children. 59News spoke with Deputy Matthew Dunlap of the Raleigh County Sheriff’s Department on what children should do if they are approached by a stranger. Deputy Dunlap said there are several ways to handle the situation. “Don’t […]
City of Hinton public worker dies in accident
HINTON, WV (WVNS) — An 8-year veteran for the Hinton Public Works Department died in an apparent accident. According to Hinton Mayor Jack Scott, Wilbert “Bucky” Adkins, a worker for the Public Works Department for the City of Hinton, passed away due to an accident that happened during the late afternoon hours of Friday, April […]
Meet the Candidate: Brian Blankenship for Mercer County Commission
A little about myself….. Came from humble upbringings down in the coalfields of Southwest VA near Honaker and had the pleasure of being raised by my father, William, since retired UMWA coal miner, and my mother, Cathy, since retired school teacher from Tazewell County. Grew up helping around the Blankenship farm in Tazewell county for […]
Meet the Candidate: Doug Smith for House of Delegates – 39th District
⁃ Tell us a little bit about yourself and your experience/accomplishments Originally from Kansas, I have called West Virginia home since 2005, residing in Princeton with my wife Shirley and our loyal companion, Buddy. My career path led me through over three decades of service in the U.S. Army, culminating in retirement as a Colonel […]
GALLERY: Bramwell Depot showcases history of the railroad, coal, and home of the most millionaires
BRAMWELL, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Located within the hills of Mercer County lies the town once home to the most millionaires in the country. Founded in the late 1800s, Bramwell sits eight miles north of Bluefield along U.S. Route 52. Bramwell is encircled by the Bluestone River in a horseshoe bend fashion, earning its early moniker, […]
AWAY to present free movie screening event
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – AWAY (Advocating a Way for Adults and Youth – Formerly known as Women’s Resource Center -has announced a free movie screening event set to take place later this month. The screening, scheduled to be held at the Neville Auditorium on Neville Street in the WVU building, is being presented in recognition […]
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