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With human assist, orphaned osprey takes flight
GAULEY BRIDGE, W.Va. — Sometimes, it takes a village to save an osprey chick. When Beckley nature photographer Kim Ayers stopped in Gauley Bridge on June 7 to photograph the occupants of a long-established osprey nest built atop a train trestle over the Gauley River, she quickly realized something was amiss.
Fayette County man arrested after trapping girlfriend and threatening to kill her
HICO, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A Fayette County man has been arrested after trapping his girlfriend and threatening to kill her. According to Fayette County Chief Deputy Shannon Morris, around 2 AM on July 24, 2024, deputies received a call from a concerned father. His son had phoned him, threatening to kill his girlfriend. Deputies quickly […]
The annual Bex Arts Festival returns to Beckley for 5th year
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — The BEX arts festival returns to the City of Beckley on Thursday, July 25, 2024. The festival, which is in its fifth year, offers patrons opportunities to experience the work of West Virginia artists in downtown Beckley. Organizer Saja Montague, a Beckley creator, said BEX 2024 will be marked by an […]
Nicotine use rising in young children, school administrators concerned
FAYETTEVILLE, WV (WVNS) – Nicotine is now reaching children much younger than 21. The unfortunate truth is it is gaining popularity – electronically. Cigarettes are declining in popularity as new forms of nicotine intake are on the rise. Vaping and tobacco free pouches are taking over as some of the most popular forms of nicotine […]
Mt. Hope Fire Department thrilled at dozens of applicants for EMT positions
MT. HOPE, WV (WVNS) — The Mt. Hope Fire Department in Fayette County put out a call for EMTs and were overwhelmed by the answers. Michael Kees, a Firefighter and EMT with the department, said they got around 40 applicants who responded to the position. He said this batch of applicants has some of the […]
Treasurer Moore Statement on Cleveland-Cliffs’ Weirton Plant Investment
WEIRTON, W.Va. (WVDN) – State Treasurer Riley Moore hailed the announcement by Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. that they will invest $150 million to repurpose the company’s idled Weirton tinplate mill into a new electric distribution transformer production plant, resulting in re-employment opportunities for 600 union workers in the region. “I am absolutely thrilled Cleveland-Cliffs has decided to repurpose the […] The post Treasurer Moore Statement on Cleveland-Cliffs’ Weirton Plant Investment appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Drought conditions across the state cause rises in food prices
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — The state finally got some rain during the weekend of July 20, 2024, but it was nowhere near enough to break the consistent drought that most of the state finds itself in. The drought, which has already caused setbacks for local farmers, is causing issues for everyday people – especially in […]
Female coal miner in Raleigh County has passed away
RALEIGH COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Sad news as a female coal miner who was injured last week has died. Gov. Jim Justice and First Lady Cathy Justice issued the following statement today after learning about the death of a coal miner in Raleigh County. Ashley Cogar, 33, of Erbacon passed away this morning from injuries […]
Todd Kirby takes oath of office for Raleigh County Circuit Court judge
BECKLEY, WV (WNVS) — Todd Kirby was sworn in as the newest judge on the 10th Judicial Circuit in Raleigh County on Tuesday, July 23, 2024. Kirby, who served in the West Virginia House of Delegates as a Republican representing District 44, had a private attorney’s practice in Beckley and also served as an assistant […]
Carol Miller visits Raleigh County to honor late Raleigh County Commission President Dave Tolliver
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) – Congresswoman Carol Miller visited the Raleigh County Commission to honor the late Commission President Dave Tolliver on Monday, July 22, 2024. Tolliver passed unexpectedly on June 3, 2024, at the age of 76. Miller presented Tolliver’s family in attendance with a speech and an American flag to commemorate his years of […]
Eight stops announced as part of Mountaineer Food Bank’s Mobile Food Pantry
WEST VIRGINIA (LOOTPRESS) – Mountaineer Food Bank has announced eight stops as part of this week’s Mobile Food Pantry distribution. The first stops of the week are set to occur on Tuesday, July 23 at Bevans Industrial Lane, Paw Paw in Morgan County and Elkview Baptist Church in Kanawha County, respectively. Wednesday will see the […]
UPDATE: Pinewood Drive road closure postponed
UPDATE: The planned closure of Pinewood Drive has been postponed according to the Beckley Sanitary Board. Originally scheduled to begin Monday, July 29, 2024, the closure has been postponed to a later date due to unforeseen delays with regard to the contractor involved with the project. A new timeline of the planned closure is expected […]
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