Matt Cassada

2 days ago | wvnstv.com | Matt Cassada

PRINCETON, WV (WVNS) – A local commissioner is resigning from one of his roles in Mercer County. The Mercer County Commission had their annual meeting Tuesday afternoon, April 22nd, at the Mercer County Courthouse. There they discussed contracts, resolutions, and oaths of office. It was there where commissioner Greg Puckett announced he would be resigning from the Hatfield McCoy Trail Authority. Resident Jamie Null will be stepping in to fill for the vacancy.

6 days ago | wvnstv.com | Matt Cassada

FAYETTEVILLE, WV (WVNS) – A big race is happening this weekend with a special guest taking part. Babcock State Park is hosting The Gristmill Grinder half marathon once again tomorrow, Saturday April 18th. Organizers were at ACE Adventure Gear in Fayetteville earlier Friday evening handing out packets to any person participating. But they were not alone – they also had a former Olympian in attendance. Jenny Simpson is a former world champion track runner who also competed in the 2016 Rio Olympics.

1 week ago | wvnstv.com | Matt Cassada

BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) – Students and faculty at WVU Tech met at the Margaret A. Carter Auditorium Wednesday evening, April 16th, all to celebrate student success at WVU Tech in the 2025 Dean Of Students Awards. For some students, this was not their first awards, like senior Samuel Miller. “I just like making other people happy, I like to see other people improve and get better.

1 week ago | wvnstv.com | Matt Cassada

PRINCETON, WV (WVNS) – It is National Public Safety Telecommunications Week, a time where we honor 911 dispatchers across the country. It is also a big deal for the Mercer County 911 Dispatch Center, who have their own reasoning to celebrate. The call center is celebrating 30 years of operation with their first phone call received on January 9th, 1995. “We always say you don’t know what you have until you don’t have it.

1 week ago | wvnstv.com | Matt Cassada

MULLENS, WV (WVNS) – Christy Cardwell has been a Mullens resident her whole life. A Wyoming East high School teacher by day, she said all she ever wanted to do was give back to her community. That became a reality back in January of this year, when Christy was awarded $500 thanks to the group West Virginia Can’t Wait. With the added stipulation that the money goes back to the community, Cardwell knew exactly where to donate the money, the Mullens Fire Department.