Pat Belcher retired from the Tazewell County, Virginia Sheriff’s Office in December 2021. It wrapped up a career in law enforcement that spanned more than 28 years.
Mikayla Poore has poured her heart, soul, energy, and even personal resources to plan and execute community parties that can bring in hundreds of locals.
The latest nominee for WVVA Hometown Hero is a woman who has spent nearly two decades giving a voice to kids in crisis. Hunnicutt, a 1988 Meadow Bridge High School graduate, has spent 17 year of her life donating countless hours as a CASA. It’s an acronym for Court Appointed Special Advocate.
Debrah Ammar moved to Bluefield, West Virginia from Man in Logan County decades ago as a young bride and new mom. Since arriving in town, she says she’s witnessed real change in the City of Bluefield.
By Martin Staunton, Jessica Nuzzo and Kassidy Brown
Continuing the dangerous work of fire protection as their way to give back to their community is what makes Mike and Elizabeth Bennett WVVA Hometown Heroes.
When Adams is no longer physically in the fire station for the Berwind Volunteer Fire Department, his legacy will live on as a man who went the extra mile to help others.
People in the Mercer County community of Oakvale came together to create a volunteer fire department and today, just one of the charter members survives. It’s 74-year-old Morris Clyburn.
Scores of volunteers say the work of church member Teresa Riley is essential to the mission. It’s why they collectively nominated Riley for the WVVA hometown Hero recognition.
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.
