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Alleged monster terrorized Raleigh County community during the 1930s
FIRECO, WV (LOOTPRESS) – In the 1930s, residents of Fireco in Raleigh County were gripped with fear and curiosity as an unknown creature terrorized the town. Locals reported a series of gruesome incidents involving decapitated dogs and brain-eaten hogs, which forced everyone to stay indoors after dark. This mysterious creature, dubbed the Fireco Monster or […]
Opinion: I Grew Up in Appalachia Too. J.D. Vance Is a Hillbilly Phony
I was raised in Coal City, West Virginia and when Monday’s big news about Trump’s vice presidential selection was announced, I felt instant rage. I wrote to my friends:“J.D. Vance was named Trump’s running mate, which means people are talking about his stupid fucking book again, in which a venture capitalist from suburban Ohio who spent a couple of summers in Kentucky praises himself for pulling himself up by his bootstraps and blames the continued poverty of his ‘fellow’ hillbillies on their poor choices.“Instead, read literally anything else. Read Appalachian Reckoning which responds to J.D. Vance’s stupid fucking book. Read...
Beach Blast at Lake Stephens
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) – Raleigh County Parks and Recreation Authority is hosting something special on Saturday, July 20th and Sunday, July 21st. “Beach Blast” is set to be hosted at Lake Stephens. Festivities will start at 9 a.m. on Saturday, July 20th with the Finns Up 5k. Other events include a hula hoop contest, pie […]
Glen Lyn Appalachian Coal Power Plant to undergo reuse study
GLEN LYN, Va. – A grant for a reuse study has been given to Giles County to see how they can repurpose the old Glen Lyn Appalachian Coal Power Plant building. The coal power plant has been part of the Giles County community for over 100 years and now officials want to repurpose the old building.
New Circuit Judge for Raleigh County to be sworn in
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — Todd Kirby was sworn in as a Judge in the Tenth Judicial Circuit for Raleigh County. On Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at 11:30 A.M., the event will be held in the ceremonial courtroom in the historic Raleigh County Courthouse in Beckley. Tenth Judicial Circuit Judge Andrew Dimlich will deliver the oath […]
Food, Fun, & Vendors event returns to Water Festival for second year
HINTON, WV (WVNS) — The Water Festival kicks off this weekend in Summers County, but there is one event that is designed to encourage more people to come out. The Food, Fun, and Vendors event promises “A Taste of New River”. There will be several food trucks, a variety of vendors, and live music at […]
Raleigh County Commission to consider rezoning of Glen Daniel property at upcoming meeting
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Raleigh County Commission will meet next week for a session at which consideration for rezoning of a Glen Daniel property will be a topic of discussion. Scheduled to begin at 10:00am on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, the upcoming Regular Session meeting of the commission will also see the county recognize […]
Free Lemonade Days return to the Bluefields
BLUEFIELD, WV (WVNS) – The hot temperatures from earlier in the week earned the Bluefields free lemonade on Friday, July 19, 2024. The Chamber of Commerce of the Two Virginias has made a deal since 1939 that if temperatures hit 90 degrees or higher at the Mercer County Airport, they will give out free lemonade. […]
Summers County Historical Society Receives Grant
SUMMERS COUNTY W.Va. (Hinton News) - The Summers County Historical Society is pleased to announce that it has received a grant from the National Coal Heritage Area Authority to make improvements at Hilltop Cemetery located in Hinton. The cemetery, founded about 1877, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The grant was matched 1:1 with another grant from the Hinton Area Foundation and other resources from the Historical Society including volunteer labor and donations. The Historical Society would like to thank the many people who have supported this project. The major use of the grant will be to remove...
W.Va. county fire departments receive funding through American Rescue Plan grants
PRINCETON, W.Va.— Fire engines and firefighting equipment, sewer infrastructure, public park improvements, new voting machines and new quarters for the sheriff’s department are among the ways Mercer County has used and continues to use over $11 million in American Rescue Plan money. In 2021, Mercer County was awarded...
Candice Helms won’t take no for an answer in Summers County revitalization efforts
In 2015, Candice Helms moved from Austin, Texas, to Hinton, West Virginia. Austin is a hip, boom town where everyone wants to be these days. Just this week, Elon Musk announced plans to relocate some of his businesses there. But Candice sees it differently. “Don’t get me wrong; I loved...
Raleigh County Parks and Recreation hiring for Office Manager
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — Raleigh County Parks and Recreation Authority is looking to hire a permanent Office Manager for their Beckley office. This position is full time and includes benefits. Duties for this position are the following: Other duties will also be assigned with this position. If you or anyone is interested in applying, submit […]
Kids get the real deal with Lunch and Legos at Craft Memorial Library
BLUEFIELD, WV (WVNS) – Craft Memorial Library hosted a Lunch and Legos event for local children on Friday, July 19, 2024. Kids were able to craft whatever their hearts desired with the Legos at the library. Some of these creative Lego creations included a beach, a dog boat, and a police chase. The library workers even […]
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