Sergeant T.J. Cochran has spent more than half of his life in law enforcement, with more than 30 years of experience. He’s worked in Virginia, North Carolina, and West Virginia where he was born and raised.
Once Feltner started, he never looked back. Now, he works not only as a volunteer firefighter, but he’s also a critical care paramedic, an athletic trainer for Midland Trail High School’s football team, and he’s part of the Fayette County Volunteer Swift Water, Rope, and Rescue team.
Linda Augustosky not only helps to pick up roadside litter, she’s also a leader in the effort to rid the county of dilapidated structure. She even finds the time to inspire kids to develop a love for reading.
Customers of the Bluewell Family Pharmacy in Mercer County stay loyal to their little pharmacy because of the love they feel from it’s owner, operator.
His hard work and dedication to get several community projects off the drawing board and make them a reality for people in Princeton and Mercer County is why he was chosen as a WVVA Hometown Hero.
Her dedication and encouragement for all the mothers that come through the Labor and Delivery Unit at PCH is what makes Madelene Howard a WVVA Hometown Hero.
Recognizing the things Rudolph Jennings accomplished in his 99 years of life seems fitting as he earns Hometown Hero accolades between Election Day and Veteran's Day.
Personal loss prompts a Bluefield, West Virginia resident to step up and help parents pay for some of the expenses they incur caring for a seriously ill child.
For low income residents in McDowell County who need hand up not a hand out that is where SHED also known as Safe Housing and Economic Development comes in. Kathy Gentry is the executive director.
The retired Mercer County teacher noticed that some were intimidated by line dancing class and wanted to give up Phyllis stepped up doing what she does best--teach and she teaches this slower paced course at no extra charge.
Pastor Gross the one of the leaders behind ‘The Least of These’ which is a ministry through the church.At the request of members of our community he and the team travel through the Two Virginias building ramps for the elderly and disabled.
Instructing the next generation is a team effort and behind every team is a team leader at Bluewell Elementary School that leader is principal, Dr. Sarah Grose.
"I think most people do what they love. Some people do one thing. Some people do a smorgasbord. I have learned to do the things I love and give it everything my whole heart.” --Julie Hurley
The non-profit on Thorn Street in Princeton is filled with joy and in the middle of it all is Rocky Phillips and Steve Brooks who we met as they were preparing meals for folks over at Princeton Towers and our community in need.
Dr. Anderson would have stints in Mercer County as teacher for Memorial School and principal for Whitehorn Elementary before they consolidated into Bluefield Primary.
Jazzercise is known for its moving and grooving. It has also evolved over the last 52 years. Chat with Kimberly for a few minutes and you’ll realize this form of fitness is more than working out.
Brainerd is the powerhouse executive director behind the Wade Center. While she may be the executive director, she will be the first to tell you educating our children and executing the mission of this place is not only a team effort, but a community one.
There’s something special about doing for others whether they’re on two legs or four and no one understands that more intimately than Kim Bay with the Mercer County Humane Society.
Piano keys and stethoscopes on the surface may not have much in common, but look a little closer and they both require a delicate touch. In this a edition of Hometown Hero Joshua Bolden introduces us to a doctor with a intricate musicality.
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