Mercer County Dispatch News Today

Charleston w.va. — A coalition of 42 states reached a $700 million nationwide settlement to resolve allegations related to the marketing of Johnson & Johnson’s baby powder and body powder

Princeton w.va. – An investigation continued Tuesday into the fatal shooting of a man at Kee Street in Princeton.

PRINCETON, WV (WVNS) — A two car accident on U.S. Route 460 resulted in slowed traffic in Princeton, West Virginia. According to Mercer County Dispatch, a two car accident occurred on U.S. Route 460 in Princeton at the red lights near the I-77 exit. Mercer County Dispatch stated that responding agencies included the East River […]

BRAMWELL, WV (WVNS) — An ATV accident was reported in the Bramwell area of Mercer County. According to Mercer County Dispatch, an ATV accident occurred near Trail 18 in Bramwell. Responding agencies included the Bramwell Volunteer Fire Department, Bluewell Volunteer Fire Department, Green Valley-Glenwood Volunteer Fire Department, Bluefield Rescue Squad, and the West Virginia DNR. […]

BLUEFIELD, WV (WVNS) – Shots were fired in the parking lot of the Brushfork Armory at a local high school basketball game on Friday, February 23, 2024. Mercer County dispatch confirmed there was an altercation in the parking lot at the conclusion of the Summers County vs. Bluefield boy’s basketball game. Once the shots were […]

The suspect, identified as 27-year-old Zechariah Aheven Sewell of Hermitage, is wanted for criminal homicide.

Police from several local police departments are looking for a man who allegedly stole multiple vehicles and led police on four vehicle pursuits.

Police from several local police departments are looking for a man who allegedly stole multiple vehicles and led police on four vehicle pursuits.

Dispatch tells 21 News there is a lot of damage in the county right now, so it could take quite some time to remove the tree from the road.