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Mount Olivet Church prepares for 108th annual camp meeting
HINTON, WV (WVNS) – Mount Olivet Church is hosting their 108th annual Mount Olivet Camp Meeting. The camp runs from July 19, 2024 through July 26, 2024 on Madams Creek Road in Hinton. This camp holds services each day at 8 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 2 p.m., and 7 p.m. They also offer free homecooked meals […]
59th annual West Virginia State Water Festival to take over Hinton for a week full of water and fun
HINTON, WV (WVNS) – The 59th annual West Virginia State Water Festival is kicking off this Saturday in Hinton. On Saturday, July 20, 2024, the festival will begin with several events, including the pet parade at 9:30 A.M. and music performances at Saturdays in the Park starting at 5 P.M. There will also be water […]
2nd annual Princeton Public Library chess tournament to be held in Mercer County
PRINCETON, WV (WVNS) – Do you consider yourself a chess master? If so, you can put your wits to the test at The 2nd annual chess tournament at Princeton City Hall on Saturday, July 19, 2024. One of the unique things about this tournament is it will be overseen by the 2021 WV Chess Association’s […]
Dry conditions cause brush fires to blaze in Mercer County
PRINCETON, WV (WVNS) – There is an uptick of brush fries in Mercer County. The Mercer County Office of Emergency Management tracked 5 brush fires within the past week. Brush fires are not normally an issue until fire season begins in October, but with the dry weather we are experiencing, these fires are more likely […]
The two Bluefields earn free lemonade due to the extremely high temps
BLUEFIELD, WV (WVNS) – It hit 90 degrees at Mercer County Airport on July 15. Do you know what that means? The Chamber of Commerce of the Two Virginias is offering free lemonade this Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. You can find their locations at the Tailyard Dog Park in Bluefield, West Virginia […]
Princeton Salvation Army seeking more volunteers to combat financial crisis
PRINCETON, WV (WVNS) – Princeton’s Salvation Army has run into serious issues getting donations. Workers with Princeton’s branch of the Salvation Army noticed a downward trend of donation dollars, resulting in a crisis. Sergeant Melissa White, the Corps Administrator of Princeton Salvation Army told 59News, “We had a $25,000 shortfall this year in our kettle […]
Tom’s in Oak Hill robbed for second time in five months
OAK HILL, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Tom’s, a local restaurant in Oak Hill, was broken into and robbed last night, marking the second such incident in the past five months. General Manager Crystal Louisos confirmed that the robbery occurred after midnight early Tuesday, ensuring that no customers or staff were present at the time. Surveillance footage […]
7-Brew Coffee drive-thru opens in Beckley
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — A new drive-through coffee stand was open on Robert. C. Byrd Drive in Beckley on Monday, July 15, 2025, and the manager said the new business has had a warm welcome from customers. Seven Brew Coffee offers 20,000 combinations of coffee drinks, starting with the original “Blondie.” The Beckley location is […]
State Fair to Host School Supply Drive
LEWISBURG W.Va. (WVDN) – The State Fair of West Virginia in partnership with Communities in Schools of Greenbrier County (CISGC), is set to host a school supply drive on Monday, August 12, at the 99th Annual State Fair! Fairgoers are asked to bring in three (3) different school supply items OR two (2) hygiene products […] The post State Fair to Host School Supply Drive appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
16 West Virginians plead guilty in drug trafficking conspiracy
MARTINSBURG, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Seventeen individuals have pled guilty to drug distribution charges following an extensive investigation into a Baltimore-based trafficking organization, announced the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of West Virginia on Thursday, July 11, 2024. U.S. Attorney William Ihlenfeld stated that since the indictment of Gary Brown, Jr. and eighty-one others […]
Giles awarded $200k grant to support reuse study for decommissioned Appalachian Power coal-fired Glen Lyn Plant
GILES COUNTY, Va. – The U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) has awarded Giles County a $200,000 grant. These funds are directed to support a reuse study for the decommissioned Appalachian Power (ApCo) coal-fired Glen Lyn Plant. The Glen Lyn plant, which opened in 1919, was one of the oldest...
Registration opens for the 2024 Governor’s Energy Summit
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WVDN) – The West Virginia Office of Energy (WVOE) announced today that registration is now open for the 2024 Governor’s Energy Summit on October 29-30 at the Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center. The Summit brings together industry leaders, policymakers, educators and stakeholders to deliberate and explore groundbreaking solutions to advance energy resources and efficiency […] The post Registration opens for the 2024 Governor’s Energy Summit appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Mountain Mama’s BBQ Serving Up Great Food in Lindside
LINDSIDE W.Va. (WVDN0 – Back at the beginning of 2024, a new restaurant hit the streets on Seneca Trail South in Lindside. Haley Murphy decided to bring Mountain Mama’s BBQ to the area and give everyone a brand-new barbecue experience, which according to the reviews online, has been a huge hit locally. Starting the business […] The post Mountain Mama’s BBQ Serving Up Great Food in Lindside appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Modern Tan cuts ribbon on Princeton location
PRINCETON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – One of the Mercer County’s newest additions, Modern Tan participated in a grand opening ribbon-cutting ceremony over the weekend for a new Princeton location with the Chamber of Commerce of the Two Virginias. Situated at 1295 Stafford Drive, Modern Tan seeks to bring a “high-end, luxurious tanning experience,” to the Princeton […]
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