Charles Owens

The Bluefield Economic Development Authority is seeking registrations for an upcoming class called “The Mindset of an Entrepreneur.”

An engineering firm has been selected for the long-awaited rebuild effort along Bluefield’s 400 block.

Photo by Charles Owens A Mercer County department store is closing. A store closing sale at Big Lots in Princeton started this past weekend with discounts ranging from 5 percent to 20 percent being taken off of all merchandise.

A Virginia lawmaker is seeking legislation to address what he calls “out of control” electric bills in Southwest Virginia.

President-elect Donald Trump,is joined by Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., left, and Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va.. talks to reporters after a meeting with Republican leadership at the Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025, in Washington. Steve Helber — ASSOCIATED PRESS

West Virginia Rep. Carol Miller, R-1st District, has joined Virginia Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-9th District, as co-chairs of the new Congressional Coal Caucus.

I am reminded of the old saying, “Eat, sleep repeat.”

Gamestop is the latest store to close in Bluefield, Va. Town officials say they are hopeful that new tenants can be found for the growing number of empty storefronts in the town limits. Staff photo by Tara Wyatt

Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va. speaks at the Senate Armed Services Committee confirmation hearing. Kaine who was re-elected to the U.S. Senate last November, said Tuesday that a typical American family’s annual costs will increase by $3,900, including almost $200 in increased grocery bills, under the new Trump administration. Jacquelyn Martin - staff, ASSOCIATED PRESS

When I started the engine on my Jeep Monday morning — and it really didn’t want to start — the digital thermometer inside of the vehicle said it was 0 degrees outside.