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Amidst hundreds of canceled flights, Raleigh County Memorial Airport is going strong
BEAVER, WV (WVNS) — The CrowdStrike tech outage affected hundreds of airports across the country and is still ongoing on Monday, July 22, 2024. Hundreds of flights were either delayed or canceled over the past four days, since the outage occurred. Robert Runion, the Assistant Airport Manager at the Raleigh County Memorial Airport said luckily, […]
Chick-fil-A Cow visits Raleigh County Public Library
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — Regardless of your age, books can take you to another world. The Raleigh County Public Library staff aim to take students to higher reading levels through the annual Summer Reading Program, Raleigh County Public Library Youth Services Director Amy Smith said on Monday, July 22, 2024. “We had seven weeks of […]
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 […]
Structure fire reported in Raleigh County
MABSCOTT, WV (WVNS) — A structure fire was reported in the Mabscott area of Raleigh County. According to Raleigh County Dispatch, a structure fire was reported at 209 Gristmill Drive in Mabscott around 12:08 p.m. on Monday, July 22, 2024. Raleigh County Dispatch stated that responding agencies included the Mabscott Volunteer Fire Department, Sophia City […]
Raleigh County Sheriff’s Office warns of phone scams
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Raleigh County Sheriff’s Office (RCSO) has issued a warning to the public regarding a new wave of phone scams. According to the RCSO, scammers are calling or leaving messages for individuals, falsely claiming to be representatives from the Sheriff’s Office. They assert that the recipient has missed a court date […]
Flash Flood Warning issued for central Raleigh County
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a Flash Flood Warning for Central Raleigh County. The warning is in effect until 10:45 AM EDT. At 7:46 AM EDT, Doppler radar detected thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Rainfall amounts between 1 and 1.5 inches have already fallen, with […]
Annie McMillion to lead GOTV effort for Blue Skies Ahead
Greenbrier Co., WVa. (WVDN) – Greenbrier County Democratic Women’s Club/Blue Skies Ahead is pleased to announce the appointment of Annie McMillion as our Get Out the Vote Coordinator (GOTV) for 2024. Annie is a lifelong resident of West Virginia, living in Greenbrier County. She earned a Bachelor of Arts from Bluefield State College and a […] The post Annie McMillion to lead GOTV effort for Blue Skies Ahead appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
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 […]
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 […]
Fayette County Humane Society announces Code Red status
FAYETTE COUNTY, WV (WVNS) — The Fayette County Humane Society is over capacity, which puts them into Code Red status. According to a Facebook post made by the Fayette County Humane Society, due to there being more than 90 dogs at the shelter, with the main run being 18 dogs over capacity, the humane society […]
Virginia Lottery Pick 3 Night, Pick 3 Day results for July 21, 2024
The Virginia Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at July 21, 2024, results for each game:. DAY drawing at 1:59 p.m. NIGHT drawing at 11 p.m. each day. Night: 3-8-6, FB: 7. Day: 6-0-9, FB: 9. Check Pick 3 payouts and...
Philip Dickerson Memorial Car Show to benefit scholarship fund
OAK HILL, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Philip Dickerson Memorial Car Show is set to take place on August 3, 2024, from 4 PM to 8 PM at the Starlight Drive-In in Oak Hill. The event aims to raise funds for the Philip Dickerson Scholarship Fund. Philip Dickerson was a graduate of Midland Trail High School […]
High water reported on Robert C. Byrd Drive in Beckley
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – High water has been reported on Robert C. Byrd Drive in Beckley following early morning showers. According to West Virginia 511, Robert C. Byrd Drive and Ewart Avenue in Beckley are currently experiencing high water issues. This is located in the area of Captain D’s on West Virginia Route 16. Beckley […]
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