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Mercer County Schools thanks the community for passing the excess school levy
MERCER COUNTY, WV (WVNS) — The excess school levy in Mercer County was successfully passed after votes were tallied from the Primary Election on Tuesday, May 14, 2024. Members of Mercer County Schools thanked the people of Mercer County for helping support the educational system. The levy will go towards supporting extracurriculars like band, choir, […]
What caused low voter turnout in the 2024 primary election?
PRINCETON, WV (WVNS) — West Virginia had low voter turnout across the state for the 2024 primary election. The turnouts were so low, in fact, that only 29.17% of all registered voters went to the polls. Mercer County has approximately 37,000 registered voters throughout the county, however during this primary election only around 10,000 of […]
Friends of Pinnacle Rock “Fishing Rodeo” to kick off summer in Mercer County
MERCER COUNTY, WV (WVNS) — The Friends of Pinnacle Rock (FPR) will be holding a “Fishing Rodeo” to kick off the summer. The event will be on Saturday, June 1, 2024 from 9:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. at Jimmy Lewis Lake near Nemours and Bluewell. Children that are 14 and younger get to fish free. […]
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