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Bluefield, WV is looking to the future with the Bluefield Comprehensive Plan
BLUEFIELD, WV (WVNS) – The city of Bluefield West Virginia is getting a makeover, at least that’s the plan. Taking place at the Bluefield Art Center Thursday evening, locals and officials gathered to talk about the Bluefield Comprehensive Plan. It’s an extensive and complex plan, highlighted by 4 different workshops at the Art Center. One […]
Senior Focus Group hosts Golden Games to increase physical activity among seniors
PRINCETON, WV (WVNS) – The Senior Focus Group is a collective of businesses that host events for seniors around the area. On June 7, 2024, they hosted an event for seniors at the Karen Preservati Center in Princeton in hopes of getting them up and active. A multitude of businesses brought games like putt-putt, bucket ball, […]
The Celebrate Princeton Street Fair returns to Mercer County
PRINCETON, WV (WVNS) — A wide variety of events returns to Princeton with the Celebrate Princeton Street Fair. The Celebrate Princeton Street Fair will be in the Mercer Street Grassroots District of downtown Princeton from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 8, 2024. Attendees will be able to experience a variety of events […]
Police pursuit ends with shots fired
– On Tuesday morning June 4, 2024 a police pursuit was initiated in Giles County at 6:54a.m. that crossed into Montgomery County. Blacksburg police responded to a request for mutual aid, deploying spike strips in an attempt to immobilize the vehicle. The suspect continued driving after hitting the spike strips and entered Christiansburg town limits. Christiansburg Police responded.
Wytheville native named ‘Conservation Officer of the Year,’ receives national recognition
RICHMOND, Va. (WFXR) — The Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR) announced that William J. Harris was awarded the 2023 Conservation Police Officer of the Year. The Wytheville native is a Conservation Police Master Officer and has been with the DWR since 2000. During his 24-year tenure, the DWR says he has been proactive in […]
Bluefield woman sentenced to prison for drug crime
BLUEFIELD, WV (WVNS) — A woman was sentenced to five years in prison for possession with intent to distribute fentanyl and methamphetamine. According to court documents, on August 16, 2023, Denise R. Allen, 29, of Bluefield and another person were arrested at a gun store in the Princeton area of Mercer County. After they were […]
Summers County Friends of the Library Hosts Charity Golf Tournament
HINTON, W.Va. (Hinton News) — Golf enthusiasts and supporters of literacy are teeing up for a day of swinging for a cause at the upcoming "Summers County Friends of the Library Golf Tournament." Scheduled to take place at the scenic WillowWood Country Club, this event promises a day of camaraderie, competition and community support. Mark your calendars for Sunday, June 30, when golfers of all levels will gather at WillowWood Country Club to participate in this charitable event. Tee-off time is set for 1 p.m. Teams will be selected between 12 and 12:30 p.m. on the day of the tournament, ensuring...
Summer Schedule of events for Craft Memorial Library
BLUEFIELD, WV (WVNS) — Craft Memorial Library will be starting its Summer Reading Program for the 2024 year. Adventure Begins at the Library will start June 24, 2024 and continue through August 1, 2024. Registration is required for these events and participants can register at the library or online. The following is the schedule of […]
Three Princeton Track Stars are headed to nationals
PRINCETON, WV (WVNS) – On June 13 and 14, three Princeton Middle School Track and Field athletes will be putting their speed and jumping abilities to the test at the New Balance National Meet. The track meet hosted at Franklin Field in Philadelphia will see Princeton’s Kamarion Reed, Kameron Houghland, and Robert Tibbs competing in […]
Get fired up for the 4th Annual WV Coalfields Cookoff
WELCH, WV (WVNS)– Barbecue, bands, and beer- oh my! It’s time for the 4th Annual West Virginia Coalfields Cookoff. The festival will take place within the city of Welch from Friday, June 7, 2024 to Saturday, June 8, 2024. On Friday, festivities begin as early as 9 a.m. and last until 11:30 p.m., whereas Saturday’s […]
Lifeline Church to host blood drive on June 10 in Hinton
Hinton, WV (WOAY)—Lifeline Church in Summers County is doing its part to meet the universal need for blood transfusions. The church will host a blood drive on Monday, June 10, from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm in the Fellowship Hall at 505 Stokes Drive in Hinton. For an extra...
Online Patriot will now require subscription
Beginning this week, online readers of The Patriot will no longer be able to access the newspaper for free. In order to read the paper and its archives online, readers will have to purchase a subscription. Digital subscription rates are available for one month ($5), three months ($15), six months...
Two dead in separate shootings in Mercer County
PRINCETON, W.Va. — Two people died in separate shootings in Mercer County overnight Friday. The first fatal shooting occurred Friday night in the Route 19 area outside of Bluefield, according to WVVA-TV. The second fatal shooting came early Saturday morning on Kee Street in Princeton. Investigations are underway in...
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