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King Coal bridge: Girders going up soon
With six piers now erected, work is slowly progressing on the new $16.2 million King Coal Highway bridge project in Bluefield.
Catch the Reading Bug in Mercer County
The Princeton Public Library is inviting everyone out. Kids in pre-school through fifth grade can catch the reading bug this summer.
A dream realized - Chuck Mathena Center a stunning achievement
After years of anticipation, it is finally time to open the doors to the new Chuck Mathena Center.What began as a dream several years ago by Charles and Marquetta Mathena is now a stunning reality for ...
New Salvation Army captains ready to help meet region's needs
Hearing a call to full-time ministry leads a person to many places. For two captains in the Salvation Army, the road of ministry has lead to West Virginia.
Cleaning up Mercer County - New ordinance takes aim at trash
Homeowners with unwanted trash and junk littering their property are being served notice in Mercer County.
First Responders Express Concerns Over 911 Center
Some first responders sit down to share a major concern in Mercer County. They tell 59 News they are worried about the lines of communication with their 911 center.
Mercer County Commission named in wrongful death suit
A woman is suing the County Commission of Mercer County after her husband died shortly after being placed under arrest.
Mercer County Cracking Down on Litter
Mercer County officials are working on a new ordinance that will help clean up the county.
Mercer County City Cancelling Fireworks for 2008
The annual display will not happen in Princeton. City Manager Wayne Shumate says due to safety and emergency response issues, Princeton City Park is not a suitable location.
No. 1 Baseball Draft Pick In Mercer County
The top pick in this month's Major League Baseball Draft has arrived in Mercer County.
Mercer County Names Interim Clerk
The County Commission announced who will replace former clerk Rudolph Jennings. Story by Jessica Lilly Email Other Stories by Jessica Lilly PRINCETON- -- After receiving about a dozen nominations, the ...
West Virginia Women Invited to Mercer County Retreat
Health officials say women in the state aren't taking care of themselves. Story by Adam Baker Email Other Stories by Adam Baker CAMP CREEK- -- Some health officials give West Virginia women a grade of F when it ...
Mercer County Gearing Up For Relay for Life
The Relay for Life will be at the Mercer Mall. Story by Erin Barnett Email Other Stories by Erin Barnett BLUEFIELD- -- Relay for life fundraisers continue in our region.
Shawnee Parkway - Another piece of the region's highway network
Although it took 22 years longer than originally anticipated, the long-awaited start of construction on the Shawnee Parkway is nevertheless welcomed.
Along Route 20 between Princeton and Bluewell, excavation equipment stood on cleared land under early summer skies.
The Orioles travelled to defending champ Elizabethton, and took an early 3-0 lead, before the Twins came back and went ahead 5-3. Bluefield tied the score in the 8th, but the champs unloaded for 7 runs in the ...
Storms Sweep Southern West Virginia
Other Stories by Kate Krivanek Matoaka -- Severe weather sweeps the Mountain State.
State, feds to help one county battle rabies
Mercer County is getting help from the state and federal governments to reduce its rate of raccoon rabies cases, which is the highest in West Virginia.
Mercer County Business Celebrates 10 Years
Cole Harley Davidson Celebrates 10 years in business. BLUEFIELD- -- Cole Harley Davidson, a family-owned dealership now has three other locations.
Second Round of Public Meetings Planned
Posted Thursday, June 12, 2008 ; 10:32 PM Updated Thursday, June 12, 2008 ; 10:37 PM The Mercer County School Board will hear from community again in July.