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Democratic candidates speak face-to-face with voters in West Virginia
WEIRTON, W.Va. (WTRF) – We often see political ads and social media posts of candidates’ viewpoints throughout their campaign, but hearing from them firsthand can give a different perspective. That’s why as we approach the upcoming November election in West Virginia, the Hancock and Brooke County Democratic Executive Committees and Democratic Women brought several of […]
25th Annual Oak Leaf Festival continues through the weekend
OAK HILL, WV (WVNS) — The 25th annual Oak Leaf Festival was going strong throughout the town of Oak Hill on Thursday, August 29, 2024. Running from August 24th until September 1st for the 2024 season, the festival has dozens of events lined up for locals and visitors alike to enjoy. From live performances at […]
Patty’s Blessings to team with Texas Roadhouse for Dine and Donate fundraiser event
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Residents of the Raleigh County area will have the opportunity next week to contribute to a great cause while enjoying a delicious meal. Patty’s Blessings has announced that the organization will be teaming with Texas Roadhouse of Beckley on Monday for a Dine and Donate fundraiser event. The event, which is […]
The Greenbrier wins best historic hotel from Newsweek readers
The votes are in…and The Greenbrier has won “Best Historic Hotel” according to Newsweek. “Historical hotels provide an excellent two-for-one benefit for families and history lovers: lodgings plus historical exploration,” says Newsweek. “From colonial inns to 19th-century mountain retreats, our list of top historical hotels in the U.S. provides an outstanding way to explore American history as well as enjoy top-tier accommodations with striking architecture.”
Senate candidate Glenn Elliott makes campaign stop in Lewisburg
LEWISBURG, W.Va. – Glenn Elliott, West Virginia Democratic nominee for United States Senate, has been generating interest with his “The Place Where We Belong” tour, and his fiftieth stop in the state at Lewisburg’s Hollowell Park on August 25 was no exception. The event, which included...
WV Hive and Ascend WV Greenbrier Valley Host Coffee Talks
The West Virginia Hive teamed up with Ascend WV Greenbrier Valley to host its Coffee Talks networking session. The free event was sponsored by City National Bank and was held at the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine’s Clingman Center for Community Engagement located at 980 Jefferson Street North, in Lewisburg on Tuesday, August 6.
Suttle Scores Late, Bland Preserves Win for Spartans
FAIRLEA- In one of the weirdest, most unorthodox games played, the Greenbrier East Spartans overcame some offensive red zone issues and other miscues to defeat the Riverside Warriors 24-20 on Friday night, Aug. 30 at Spartan Stadium in Fairlea to open the 2024 season. There were bad snaps, fumbles, interceptions, more fumbles, and TWO safeties’ […] The post Suttle Scores Late, Bland Preserves Win for Spartans appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Lewisburg’s Carnegie Hall has more on the inside than just a stage
LEWISBURG, WV (WOAY)- “People around here don’t quite know, how big our building actually is,” said Philip McLaughlin, Carnegie Hall Marketing Director. Carnegie Hall is known for hosting performances for people to go and see. However, with this large space, there is more to see inside than just from a theater seat.
Mary Page Nemcik named new Executive Director for Robert C. Byrd Clinic
LEWISBURG, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Former Chief Operating Officer for the Robert C. Byrd Clinic, Mary Page Nemcik will be taking on the role of Executive Director for the facility according to a recent announcement. The not-for-profit, Lewisburg-based clinic – located on the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine campus – will now rely on the […]
VIDEO: Beckley Travel Plaza construction progresses
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Construction continues to progress on the Beckley Travel Plaza. The Lootpress Sky Cam took to the sky to get a birds eye view of the current progress as of the end of August 2024. The video can be viewed here. Both the Beckley and Bluestone plazas are undergoing a revitalization. The […]
Volleyball Roundup: Wyoming East and Shady Spring win tri-matches Thursday
Wyoming East and Shady Spring each collected two wins Thursday night. The Warriors swept Montcalm (25-8, 25-5) and Liberty (25-18, 25-18), while the Tigers shutout Greenbrier West (25-18, 25-10) and Nicholas County (25-12, 25-9). Carli Raye led Wyoming East with 18 kills and Kaitlyn Trent dropped 12 kills. Lauren Staton had 21 assists and Karlee […]
Herbert Hoover erases 16-point halftime deficit to defeat Independence, 37-30
ELKVIEW, W.Va. — Herbert Hoover overcame a 95-minute weather delay, a determined group of Independence Patriots and a sizable halftime deficit to win the WVSSAC Kickoff Classic, sponsored by the Army National Guard, 37-30 in a game that ended under foggy conditions in the early hours of Friday morning.
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