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A Rizo/Bickey Art Show returning to Beckley
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The A Rizo/Bickey Art Show is returning to Beckley beginning next Friday. This year’s A Rizo/Bickey Art Show will be hosted at the Grant Building and will feature 50 impressionist pieces from The Rizo Collection, alongside works by 13 local artists. The event spans over four days with unique sponsors and […]
Fridays in the Park gives local gospel artists a place to share their music
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) – Fridays in the Park took over Jim Word Memorial Park with two gospel music artists on Friday, July 12, 2024. There were tents for businesses, food vendors, and fun games set up to enjoy the beautiful day at the park from 11:00 a.m. to 1 p.m. The artists were Mia Bailey […]
Join Love Hope Center for the Arts summer of love
FAYETTEVILLE, WV (WOAY) – It’s a summer of love at Love Hope Center for the Arts, with all the upcoming exhibits, including Artists of the New. “There are several reasons to come visit Love, Hope. One is simply to take in the space. This is a historic building; it was a church for many years and we have these gorgeous stained glass windows that are really the most prominent feature, I feel, of the space,” said coordinator Kate Kistler. “And they add this wonderful light and color to everything inside the building.”
WV medical schools now funded by insurance premiums instead of soda tax
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – Many may not know it, but every time a bottle of soda has been purchased in West Virginia since 1951, there’s been a small tax on the bottle used to fund medical schools across the state. However, that tax is no longer in effect starting this month because of a 2022 […]
Gov. Justice announces over $5 million in grant funding for various projects throughout West Virginia
CHARLESTON, WV (WVDN) — Gov. Jim Justice announced the distribution of $5.38 million in grant awards for projects throughout West Virginia. The West Virginia Child Advocacy Center (CAC) Grant program awarded $2,118,688 to 22 projects addressing child abuse and neglect. The West Virginia National Criminal History Improvement Program (NCHIP) awarded $2,465,660 to two organizations to improve the timeliness […] The post Gov. Justice announces over $5 million in grant funding for various projects throughout West Virginia appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
2024 West Virginia Broadcasting Hall of Fame inductees announced
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – The West Virginia Broadcasting Hall of Fame has announced its inductees for the class of 2024. The Broadcasting HoF’s induction ceremony is set for 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024, at the Museum of Radio and Technology in Huntington. The inductees for this year include: Tom Resler, Hall of Fame committee […]
$87.5 Million will be used to replace West Virginia Bridge over the Ohio River
A West Virginia bridge that has been closed since December, will be getting $87.5 million in funds to get it replaced. U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee and member of the Appropriations Committee, announced $87.5 million to replace the Market Street Bridge over the Ohio River in Brooke County.
United Way of the Greenbrier Valley chooses new executive director
GREENBRIER COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – After an extensive search, The United Way of Greenbrier Valley has discovered a valuable asset close to home. Following a successful 2023 campaign, the executive committee and board of directors have chosen Lauren Rainier, a seasoned nonprofit executive, as the new executive director to lead the organization forward. Rainier, who […]
Temporary road closures planned in Summers County due to John Henry Days events
TALCOTT, WV (WVNS) — Road closures are planned in Summers County for John Henry Days events. From 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 13, 2024, Route 3 and 12 in Talcott will be closed due to the John Henry Days Parade. While the road closure is in place for the John Henry Days […]
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