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ARH & RGH host the Coalfields Community Health Fair
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) – Whether you are young or old, keeping up with your health is an important part of life. Thankfully, local organizations gathered in Beckley on the afternoon of Wednesday, October 9th to make that process a little bit easier. The Coalfields Community Health Fair was held at the Beckley Raleigh County Convention […]
Excitement in Hinton builds as Railroad Days is set to roll back into town
HINTON, WV (WVNS) – The City of Hinton is preparing for a historic weekend. Hinton Railroad Days is rolling back into town from Friday, October 11th through Sunday, October 13th for its 58th year. They have 24 bands playing between two stages over the weekend, including John Ellison, who will be singing his popular song, […]
School bus involved in accident in Glen Fork
GLEN FORK, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A Wyoming County School bus has reportedly been involved in an accident in the Glen Fork area on Thursday morning. According to reports from the Oceana Fire Department, the accident occurred at an unspecified time Thursday morning and involved a passenger vehicle. The exact nature of the accident has yet […]
Incoming Beckley City Manager Michael Resare: The LOOTPRESS Interview
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Beckley City Council on Tuesday voted to approve the appointment of Michael Resare as City Manager. Resare comes to Beckley out of Wilcox, Arizona and will be bringing a wealth of experience to the role of City Manager. Notably, the appointment marks the very first instance of a fully appointed City […]
WVU Medicine PCH opens sleep and pulmonary clinic
PRINCETON, WV (WVNS) — In a significant move to address serious respiratory issues in West Virginia, a brand-new sleep and pulmonary clinic has opened in Princeton. The clinic is aimed toward providing specialized care for people with respiratory issues, including Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and Asthma, as well as sleep disorders. West Virginia ranks highest […]
“A History of the Middle New River Settlements” now available from Summers County Historical Society
SUMMERS COUNTY W.Va. (Hinton News) - "A History of the Middle New River Settlements" is now being sold by the Summers County Historical Society for $25. This book sells on Amazon for $80. The book is hardback and is a reprint of the original, but is better than the original because an index of all the names in the book has been added. The book will be available at the society's booth during Railroad Days, and after that by contacting any member of the Historical Society. Mail orders should add $7 postage. Checks may be mailed to Summers County Historical...
Summers County Bobcat Marching Band Wins Five Awards at Princeton Competition
SUMMERS COUNTY, W.Va. (Hinton News) — The Summers County Bobcat Marching Band showcased their talent and hard work by winning five prestigious awards at the Princeton band competition on Saturday, Oct. 5. The band, competing in Class D, took home first place in percussion, second place in color guard, and second place for their drum majors. Additionally, they earned second place overall in their class and were honored with the Spirit Award, celebrating their enthusiasm and camaraderie. The Bobcats are set to compete again this Saturday at band competitions hosted by Greenbrier East and Woodrow Wilson High Schools. The community looks forward to supporting them as they aim for more accolades. For further updates, stay tuned to Hinton News as the Summers County Bobcat Marching Band continues to make waves in the local music scene. The post Summers County Bobcat Marching Band Wins Five Awards at Princeton Competition appeared first on The Hinton News.
Raleigh County Commission to consider lifting Burn Ban
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Raleigh County Commission will meet next week for its Regular Session meeting at which commission members will take into consideration the lifting of a Burn Ban currently in effect. The ban followed substantial drought conditions which impacted areas throughout West Virginia during the summer months. The impact was such that […]
Central’s Luke Tiu takes home 1st place in the Golf State Championship; Wheeling Central ends day two in 2nd
WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) – The 2024 West Virginia SSAC High School Golf Championship at the Robert Jones course in Oglebay left off yesterday with Wheeling Central’s Luke Tiu tied for first with Shady Spring’s Cooper Ward. Wheeling Central has taken the championship trophy the past two years but ended in 2nd place to Shady Spring […]
The Contractors Association of West Virginia visits WVU Tech campus and awards a scholarship
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — Members of the Contractors Association of West Virginia gathered on the campus of West Virginia Institute of Technology in Beckley on Wednesday, October 9, 2024, to hold its quarterly Board of Directors meeting and to tour the campus. According to information posted to the CAWV website, the group is the only […]
Wyoming County historic cleaning project underway to restore iconic structure
WYOMING COUNTY, WV (WVNS) — Efforts were underway in Wyoming County to restore the historical courthouse on Wednesday, October 9, 2024. Blackened over the years by weather and traffic, the courthouse was being cleaned and had repairs done thanks to the efforts of the Chapman Technical Group. The first phase of the project includes cleaning […]
Rainelle Medical Center Player of the Week: Meadow Bridge RB Kaiden Sims
MEADOW BRIDGE, WV (WVNS) – Let’s put a bow on Week 6 of the high school football regular season by naming our Rainelle Medical Center player of the week! This week’s winner was truly a no-brainer! Meadow Bridge Running Back Kaiden Sims ran 30 times for an astonishing 409 yards. Sims scored six touchdowns for […]
Big Bend PSD to perform smoke testing of sewer infrastructure
HILLDALE and PENCE SPRINGS W.Va. (Hinton News) - Big Bend PSD will be performing smoke testing of sewer infrastructure located in the Pine Hill subdivision of Hilldale and in Pence Springs Oct. 28 through Nov. 11. Smoke testing is performed in order to detect line defects and improper connections. The smoke used for the test is not harmful to pets or plants and is nontoxic and creates no fire hazard. It will be normal to see white/grey smoke around your neighborhood during smoke testing. Do not be alarmed by this smoke, and do not call the fire department unless you see black smoke or have good reason to believe there is an actual fire to report. If you encounter a problem, you may call Big Bend PSD at 304-466-5111 or notify a worker performing the test. The post Big Bend PSD to perform smoke testing of sewer infrastructure appeared first on The Hinton News.
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