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Mercer County CVB targeting summertime tourism
PRINCETON, WV (WVNS) – Summer is in and schools are out. That means kids and families are looking for fun things to do to fill their time. Luckily, the Mercer County Convention and Visitors Bureau has you covered. Not only are there multiple parks and trails to keep the kids occupied during the summer,the members […]
New Summit Christian Academy to open its doors in Fall 2024
PRINCETON, WV (WVNS) – There will be a new school opening its doors in Mercer County during the fall of 2024. Johnston Chapel Baptist Church in Princeton will be opening Summit Christian Academy which will be housed inside its church. It will offer a Christ-centered education for grades 5 through 12 as well as many […]
Senator Manchin announces $4.7 million grant to help southern WV families and children
PRINCETON, WV (WVNS) – Senator Joe Manchin approved a huge grant set to help families all over southern West Virginia. More than $4.7 million is going to the Community Action of South East West Virginia’s Head Start Programs in Mercer and Summers Counties. Senator Manchin announced the funding comes from the U.S. Department of Health […]
Preserving West Virginia’s coal mining history
MOUNDSVILLE, W.V. (WTRF) — Grave Creek Mound Archaeological Complex held a lecture on preserving West Virginia’s coal mining history. The Abandoned Mine Lands department oversees public safety issues related to coal operations like high walls, open portals, and blow outs. Regional planning supervisor, Jeff Davis, spoke about his experience working with mining operations prior […]
West Virginia governor’s bulldog gets her own bobblehead after GOP convention appearance
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice’s English bulldog is getting her own bobblehead. The National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum in Milwaukee announced plans Friday for a bobblehead doll for the 60-pound (27-kilogram) Babydog. It comes after her appearance on stage with the governor at the Republican National Convention in the city on Tuesday night.
Betly celebrates 1 year of iGaming in West Virginia by giving back
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – It’s a major milestone in the world of gaming for West Virginians! Friday marks the first anniversary of iGaming in the state. To mark the anniversary, Betly Casino and Sportsbook is celebrating with a generous donation to a local charity. They gave United Way of Central West Virginia $5,000! “It’s important […]
Local school librarian nominated as finalist for 2025 West Virginia Service Personnel of the Year
MARSHALL COUNTY, W.Va. (WTRF) — A Marshall County School employee is gaining state-wide recognition for her exceptional role in serving two elementary schools. Nicole McCulley is among five finalists for the 2025 West Virginia Service Personnel of the Year. She serves as Center McMechen and Glen Dale Elementary School’s librarian. Her peers recognized McCulley’s dedication […]
West Virginia reacts to calls for President Biden to end his campaign
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) — There are more calls across the nation, including West Virginia, for President Joe Biden to withdraw from his reelection bid. Many are concerned he’s putting other political races in jeopardy. Some national Democrat party leaders have spoken to the president privately, to at least entertain the idea of stepping away from […]
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