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Partner Spotlight: Imogene and Rose
01/10/2022
“Do what you love and success will follow.” This quote especially rings true for Mercer County native and Imogene & Rose Desig…
Why Mercer County Should Be On Your 2022 Travel Bucket List
12/16/2021
As we inch closer to a new year, there is no better time to start daydreaming about your 2022 adventures. And now more than ever is the perf…
Spend the most wonderful time of year in Mercer County, West Virginia
11/30/2021
Spend the most wonderful time of the year in Mercer County! Whether you are visiting family or spending a holiday weekend in town, we …
How to support local during Small Business Saturday 2021
11/23/2021
Last updated: August 30, 2021 ‘Tis the season to get shopping! Now more than ever, it is important to shop local in our community. Help us…
Fall Foliage 2021 Preview
10/01/2021
Every year, we patiently wait for the leaves to begin making their transition from summery greens to the familiar autumn hues. And since fol…
Partner Spotlight – The Granada Theater
08/30/2021
After nearly a decade-long restoration process, The Granada Theater has reopened its doors to the public! The Granada Theater, located on Co…
A sweet tour of Mercer County
08/16/2021
Sweeten up the rest of your summer with some of our favorite local treats! From epic milkshakes to specialty donut creations, you’ll be su…
Spend a summer evening with bluegrass music, food trucks and friends
08/02/2021
Don’t miss the historic return of world-class country, gospel and bluegrass music to Glenwood Park in Mercer County this month! Join us fo…
Partner Spotlight: Sweet ThingZ Cupcake Shop
07/15/2021
Cupcakes — the ultimate sweet treats for birthday celebrations, special occasions or simply an after-dinner dessert. This past year, Bluef…
Take me out to the ballgame!
07/01/2021
Baseball is back in full swing this summer, and our two local teams have returned with a new look. The Bluefield Ridge Runners and Princeton…
Blueberry season in West Virginia is a sweet experience
06/29/2021
There are very few experiences as sweet as picking your own blueberries in the hills of Mercer County. As we round the corner into prime ber…
The Return of Live Music and the Stage in Mercer County
06/01/2021
As the saying goes, the show must go on … and after over a year of canceled shows and empty stages, the Chuck Mathena Center (CMC) has reo…
