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Axmen win with a walk-off against River Turtles, while Doughboys drop one late
Tri-Cities, TN — A late-inning blunder would be deemed too much for the Doughboys, falling 6-5 to Bluefield. Doughboys leading 5-3 in the 7th in front of another packed house on the mound, Bryce McCain bringing the juice when he strikes out Michael Lucarelli looking. Top of the 8th Doughboys Kyler Procter goes into the […]
Pulaski County HS Football receives over $10k in safety equipment from former alumnus
PULASKI COUNTY, Va. (WFXR)—Former Pulaski County High School football player and current defensive line coach for the New Orleans Saints Todd Grantham donated over $10,000 worth of player safety equipment to his alma mater. Grantham graduated from PCHS in the class of 1984 and he played football under legendary...
Possibilitarian Greg Puckett
Amazing people who are instruments of change for our communities. A visionary for art and county-wide change. Change comes in all shapes and sizes. Sometimes it’s a mural, bringing color and light to those who view it. Other times, it’s a business that provides new opportunities and hopeful growth. Or maybe it’s something as seemingly simple as finding ways to include others. Our 2024 Possibilitarians are all about growth and helping their communities—and our state—reach their full potential through a variety of methods and means. Because they see them—the possibilities. And those possibilities are endless, just like their ideas, drive, and passion.
Dangerous weekend in Mercer County, as two shootings occur on the same night
PRINCETON, WV (WVNS) – It was a scary weekend in Mercer County, as two different shootings happened on the same night. M.T. Hatfield, the Detective Corporal at Mercer County Sheriff’s Department said, “Friday, at approximately 11:00 P.M., I got a report of shots fired right there in the area of U.S. Route 19 over in […]
Furever Fixed Clinic to offer low-cost spay and neuter services for Mercer County
PRINCETON, WV (WVNS) – Mercer County is getting a new, low-cost Spay and Neuter Clinic. Furever Fixed Clinic will give Mercer County Animal Shelter more room to house more animals. However, the building they are working toward opening soon will not be their permanent home. Furever Fixed is opening a temporary building for spay and […]
Beware of stranger danger this summer
PRINCETON, W.Va. (WVNS) – Stranger danger. Many kids and even some parents would say this phrase is cliché and roll their eyes, but stranger danger is a legitimate hazard. According to LetGrow.org, the odds of a child aged 0-17 being kidnapped are one to 720,000. Although kidnapping is becoming a rarity, the odds are still […]
Tazewell man makes dreamcatchers to work through grief after losing a parent
TAZEWELL, Va. (WVVA) -People deal with grief in a variety of ways. One man in Tazewell, however, has found another way to deal with the loss of a parent through the traditional native art of dreamcatchers. James Shewey first learned how to make dreamcatchers from a neighbor years ago and...
Raleigh County Anti Rabies Clinic locations – 6/5/24
RALEIGH COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Raleigh County Anti Rabies Clinic will continue throughout the day on Wednesday with several stops scheduled throughout the county. The clinic will be at Linda K Epling Stadium at 200 Stadium Drive from 9:00am to 10:00am and will make its way to Coal City’s Stoco Community Center, where the […]
Five local riders qualify for National Finals
A “Twin County Cowgirl Trio” will be riding into the National High School Finals Rodeo next month as Ashlynn Culbreth of Woodlawn, Katie Lam of Galax and Becky Hedge of Hillsville all qualified for the big dance when they competed in the Virginia State Finals. Also heading to Wyoming are local cowboys Lane Baker of Galax, who won the state championship in trap shooting while competing for the North Carolina High School Rodeo Association, and Lucas Crigger of Rural Retreat, who was named All-Around Cowboy...
Two men apprehended on drug distribution charges after police pursuit in Wythe County
WYTHE COUNTY, Va. (WFXR)– The Wythe County Sheriff’s Office reports two men were apprehended following a police pursuit as a part of an illegal narcotic distribution investigation in the county on Friday, May 30. According to the sheriff, deputies tried to conduct a traffic stop on Friday night for a vehicle driven by Cerrone Lemar […]
BARC announces the Spring Appalachian Artist Association show in the Paine Gallery
BLUEFIELD, WV (WVNS) — The Appalachian Artist Association opened its annual Spring show at the Paine Gallery in the Bluefield Arts Center and features the work of 15 artists from across the region. The exhibit opened on June 5, 2024 and ends on July 2; the event is open on weekdays 11 a.m. to 2 […]
Hoover Color closes after vivid history
From left: Burl Bowman and Charles (Chuck) Hoover the 5th stand in front of the mine cars used to take the iron ore from the mines to the color plant. Mules, which were rented from the locals, pulled the carts back up the mountain to the mines. By WILLIAM PAINE.
WCC announces Spring 2024 Honor Roll
Wytheville Community College has released its Spring 2024 Dean’s List and President’s Honor Roll. To qualify for the President’s Honor Roll, a student must have completed a minimum of 20 hours of credit at the college, carried a minimum of 6 semester hours in a given semester, and have a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or higher. Students who are carrying a minimum of 12 semester hours for credit and who earn a GPA of 3.2 or higher for the semester are included on the Dean’s List. ...
Dates announced for 2024 Concord University football summer camps
ATHENS, WV (WVNS) — The dates for summer camps at Callaghan Stadium were announced by Concord University’s football team. From 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on July 17, 2024, a one-day prospect camp will be held for high school students, classes of 2025-2028, junior college athletes, and transfer athletes that have not yet signed a […]
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