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Beware of ticket scams as you purchase your State Fair of West Virginia tickets
LEWISBURG, WV (WVNS) – The 99th annual State Fair of West Virginia is quickly approaching, offering cool rides, great eatery, big concerts, and much more. With the technology of today, many people can skip the lines and order their tickets online. However, State Fair CEO, Kelly Collins warned fairgoers that this easier access could prove […]
Back-to-school dates announced for southern West Virginia
GHENT, WV (WVNS) — Back-to-school dates were announced for counties in West Virginia and Virginia. The dates can be found on the school calendars at each of the counties Board of Education websites. The 2024-2025 back-to-school dates for counties in southern West Virginia and Virginia include: August 15, 2024 August 19, 2024 August 22, 2024 […]
Absentee ballots in West Virginia
PRINCETON, WV (WVNS) – Absentee ballots are a way for those who are unavailable to vote in-person to still cast their vote. Absentee ballots are available online in West Virginia. In West Virginia, certain registered voters may receive and vote an absentee ballot bymail. West Virginians are encouraged to vote in person if you are […]
Dry and warm weekend, rain returns by Monday
WOAY-TV (Oak Hill, WV): Happy Friday! This weekend, temperatures will rise over the next two days as rain chances leave us for the weekend. By Monday, it’s looking more and more likely to be a rainy day, with solid rain chances lasting through Wednesday. This rain will be much appreciated due to the existing drought across the region. Temperatures will drop slightly on Monday, returning to the upper 70s. A warming trend will follow next week, ending up in the mid-80s by the end of the week. Enjoy the warm weekend!
Transcend Realty cuts ribbon on Main Street location
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Team members with Transcend Realty were joined by friends, family, and local leadership to cut the ribbon on the agency’s new location on Main Street in Downtown Beckley. The ribbon cutting ceremony was facilitated by the Beckley-Raleigh County Chamber of Commerce and saw attendance from an array of community members and […]
The Beckley Arts Festival kicked off for its 6th year
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY)- This four-day event started with a basket-making session at the Raleigh County playhouse. The event brings all art forms together for a fun-filled weekend. “On Friday, you can do a lot of theater-centric workshops at the Raleigh Playhouse and Theater. These are all free to the public. I think it’s really good for people that are interested in getting into theater or that already are in theater,” Saja Montegue, Bex Arts Festival President. “And then Saturday is our big unfair event. That’s an annual one that’s really fun. It’s all about interactive buying art, live music, food, chat, dance and there’s a bouncy house. It’s just like a big, huge, fun party on the street. Then Sunday is our youth museum day, so you can go spend your entire day at the museum and see even more theater events and get a peek at their planetarium display as well.”
Wyoming County BOE to discuss Universal Pre-K Collaborative Contract at upcoming meeting
PINEVILLE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Wyoming County Board of Education has announced that it will meet on Monday for a meeting at which a Universal Pre-K Collaborative Contract will be discussed. According to the meeting agenda released by the Wyoming Board of Education on Wednesday, the meeting will take place at 6:00pm on Monday, July […]
Salvation Army Beckley rings bell for ‘Christmas in July’
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) – You don’t have to wait for the holidays to help those in need when you can make a difference now. On July 25, a steady stream of givers stopped at the Beckley Crossing Kroger red kettle to contribute to the Salvation Army’s ‘Christmas in July‘ campaign.
New non-profit aims to enhance Fayette County recreation
OAK HILL, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The newly established Fayette County Community Foundation (FCCF) is on a mission to enhance recreation opportunities for residents of Fayette County. This non-profit organization aims to create a culture of local giving, enabling donors to contribute towards the community’s quality of life, health, and well-being. FCCF, operating as a 501(c)(3) […]
Code Red Status announced by the Mercer County Animal Shelter
MERCER COUNTY, WV (WVNS) — The Mercer County Animal Shelter announced that they are in Code Red as of Friday, July 26, 2024. According to a post on the Mercer County Animal Shelter’s Facebook page, they are in Code Red status with 86 dogs at the shelter. Members of the Mercer County Animal Shelter asked […]
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