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"Bob Denver Luau Night" Brings a Pair of Local Celebrities and the Party to Bowen Field

Music · Bluefield

"Bob Denver Luau Night" Brings a Pair of Local Celebrities and the Party to Bowen Field

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BLUEFIELD, VA (WVNS) - Some came for the baseball, but others flocked to Bowen Field to relive the classic show Gilligan’s Island at the Bluefield Ridge Runners’ annual Bob Denver Luau Night. Ridge Runners use a little Bowen Field Magic in home opener People wore their favorite Hawaiian gear, picked up some specially made "Bob Denver "Gilligan's Beach Party" shirts, and got to meet actor Bob Denver’s wife – Dreama Denver. Dreama was ecstat…See the Story

DAISY Nurse Leader Award recipient leads with heart

Princeton, West Virginia · Princeton

DAISY Nurse Leader Award recipient leads with heart

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Although they might not speak the same language, a unit manager and a dementia patient share a connection built on mutual understanding, respect, and a friendship that extends beyond words.See the Story

Walmart Employee Accused of Felony Embezzlement in Princeton

Walmart · Princeton

Walmart Employee Accused of Felony Embezzlement in Princeton

PRINCETON, WV (LOOTPRESS) — A Walmart employee in Mercer County is facing a felony embezzlement charge after being accused of loading over $1,500 onto prepaid debit cards using stolen lottery redemptions. On April 2, 2025, around 10:30 a.m., Corporal N.J. Mason of the West Virginia State Police responded to the Walmart located at 201 Greasy Ridge Road in Princeton following a complaint from the store’s loss prevention team. According to Walmart …Read Article

Mercer County Public Schools and City of Bluefield hosting MCS Express Food Truck events across the county this month

Mercer County, WV (WOAY) – Mercer County Public Schools is partnering with the City of Bluefield to offer food, fun, and community connection opportunities for local students this summer. The MCS Express Food Truck is rolling across the county now through June 19 and again from June 23 to 27. Kids can enjoy free, delicious meals, plus games, activities, and special visits from first responders, local colleges, and community partners. Helpful re…Mercer County, West Virginia · Mercer County Read Article

Mercer County 4-H'ers make program history, participate in national robotics tournament

Out of hundreds of high schoolers from across the country, two Mercer County West Virginia University Extension 4-H‘ers traveled to Nebraska for the CREATE U.S. Open Robotics tournament, finishing in the Sweet 16. This tournament is one of the largest robotics tournaments in the world. The team practiced for nearly a year designing, building and […]Mercer County, West Virginia · Mercer County Read Article

Thoughts shared about better transportation for Bluefield's northeast end

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BLUEFIELD – Ideas for better connecting Bluefield neighborhoods to the city’s downtown and beyond while making transportation safer were shared when residents, local leaders and engineers met at Bluefield State University.Bluefield, West Virginia · Bluefield Read Article

Festival honors late labor activist, feminist folksinger Hazel Dickens

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Princeton, West Virginia Fans and family of the late labor activist and feminist folksinger / song writer Hazel Dickens gathered for a festival in the small town of Princeton, West Virginia, to honor her 100th birthday on June 1. Entitled “Fly Away Home Fest,” the festival’s first annual event atPrinceton, West Virginia · Princeton Read Article

Spay and Neuter Ordinances could give animals a 'new leash on life'

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PRINCETON, WV (WVNS) - Overpopulation for animals in Mercer County has been on an uptick in recent years. The Mercer County Commission tried introducing a new “leash law” back in early 2024. Now, the Commission has introduced two new ordinances to try and control population for not only dogs, but cats as well. Those ordinances are “Canine Control Ordinance” and a “Spay Neuter Ordinance.” “We work with our animal groups following the meeting we …Princeton, West Virginia · Princeton Read Article

Mercer County Commission and Sheriff's Department to create pawn shop database aimed at tracking down stolen items

Mercer County, WV (WOAY)- One county is trying to streamline communication with pawn shops when it comes to stolen property. The Mercer County Commission and Sheriff’s Department want to implement an ordinance the creating a database between the county pawn shops and law enforcement in Mercer County. The idea came from the Mercer County Sheriff’s Department after reading a similar ordinance from Kanawha County. This database would have informati…Mercer County, West Virginia · Mercer County Read Article

Man Arrested After Allegedly Threatening Aunt with Axe in Bluefield

BLUEFIELD, WV (LOOTPRESS) — A domestic disturbance turned violent on June 8, 2025, when Steven McKinney allegedly threatened his aunt with an axe at a residence, according to the Bluefield Police Department. Officers responded following reports of a dispute between McKinney and his family members. When police arrived, they found McKinney outside the home and conducted a safety frisk, confirming he was unarmed at the time. While officers began th…Bluefield, West Virginia · Bluefield Read Article

Mercer County Woman Arrested After Domestic Disturbance Caught on Video

ROCK, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A Mercer County woman was arrested early Monday morning following a domestic disturbance that was captured on video, according to the Mercer County Sheriff’s Department. Deputies J.P. Conner and W.C. Morrow responded to a call in the Rock area around 12:25 a.m. on June 9, 2025, after Russel Fessel reported his wife, Ashley Lowe, had physically assaulted him. Fessel told deputies the couple had been arguing throughout the n…Mercer County, West Virginia · Mercer County Read Article