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Princeton, West Virginia · PrincetonPRINCETON, WV (WVNS) - West Virginia is number one in the country for reported child abuse. A local Children's Home Society is working tirelessly to prevent abuse and aid children in need. On April 26, 2024, the Children's Home Society of WV, in collaboration with community members, plans to host a Children's Memorial Flag Day. This day is set aside to remember children who have died from violence or other preventable causes.
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Children’s Memorial Flag Day returning to Mercer County
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Princeton, West Virginia · PrincetonPRINCETON, WV (WVNS) - Mercer County Animal Shelter has been periodically overrun with strays for the past year and a half. The talk of building a low-cost spay and neuter clinic has been on the agenda for just as long, if not longer. Now, the wait seems to be drawing to a close. Mercer County Commissioner Gene Buckner says there are still final pieces to the puzzle, but the end of the wait is near. "It's progressing forward. We are finishing u…See the Story
Low-Cost Spay and Neuter Clinic set to open in Mercer County
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Dollar General · PrincetonPRINCETON, WV (WVNS) -- A man was stabbed during a fight at a Mercer County Dollar General store on Wednesday. According to a press release from the Mercer County Sheriff's Office, two adult males were reportedly fighting in the parking lot of the Dollar General store on Athens Road. As the fight continued, one of the men stabbed the other.
WV State Police, FBI, and U.S. Marshals excavate yard in search for clues about 2000 cold case The…See the Story
Man stabbed at Dollar General in Mercer County, suspect not found
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Princeton, West Virginia · PrincetonA fire damaged a building on Mercer Street in Princeton. Tony's Barber Shop has had to move from the location. Snips and Giggles Hair Salon has given the barber shop a temporary location. The cause of the fire is still being investigated by the fire department.See the Story
Fire on Mercer Street causes barber shop to move to temporary location
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Princeton, West Virginia · PrincetonU.S. Army Corporal Ray K. Lilly, 18, of Matoaka, was identified and accounted for on September 23, 2023. Lilly went missing in action after his unit engaged in defensive actions in the vicinity of Unsan, North Korea, November 2, 1950. Lilly was later determined to have died in captivity in January or February of 1951.See the Story
Remains of local Korean War casualty to be returned to Princeton
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Cats · PrincetonMercer County Animal Shelter is at full capacity and in need of dog and cat food. The shelter is closed to intakes at the moment because they are over capacity. Director Stacey Harman is urging the community to adopt an animal. If you can't adopt, you can sponsor an animal or donate food.See the Story
Mercer County Animal Shelter at capacity, desperately need food
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Princeton, West Virginia · PrincetonPRINCETON, WV (WVNS) - CSC’S Candle Bakery is a well-known business in Mercer County. If you have kept up with them on social media, you have probably noticed their recent relocation. Owners Courtney & Matt Orlicki were stationed at their old location on Mercer Street for less than a year. One of the reasons? Their nearly $2,000 power bill. "Very surprised. I feel like the electric bill was substantially higher than our old place and we used th…See the Story
Small business owners feel effects of higher utility bills
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