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Wrestling, softball state championships staying put
PARKERSBURG — The wrestling and softball state championships aren't going anywhere. The West Virginia Secondary School Activities Commission announced Thursday that Huntington and South Charleston will continue to serve as the host cities for wrestling and softball, respectively. Huntington has been selected as the host city for the state wrestling championship for 2025-28. This extends Huntington’s legacy as the host city, marking 42 consecutive years by the conclusion of the 2028 championship. In addition, South Charleston will serve as the host site for the state softball championship for 2025-28. Little Creek Park has hosted the event for the last four...
West Virginia ranks among top states for teen tobacco use, ranks #1 for e-cigarette usage
WEST VIRGINIA — People have been smoking cigarettes for over 300 years and have come a long way since being created from cigar scraps in the 1700s. From cigar scraps to e-cigarettes, the one common factor in the history of tobacco use is that, most commonly, people are first introduced to tobacco as an adolescent. […]
Arby’s Foundation Gives Back To WV Community, Donates to Children in Need
BECKLEY W.Va. (WVDN) – The Arby’s Foundation recently raised funds for both the Children’s Home Society of West Virginia and the Raleigh County Board of Education, totaling more than $15,000 donated to West Virginia children in need. Over the course of six weeks, all Arby’s locations in the Charleston/Huntington and Beckley/Bluefield markets, in conjunction with […] The post Arby’s Foundation Gives Back To WV Community, Donates to Children in Need appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
THE RESULTS ARE IN! WV Secretary of State Mac Warner announces results of “The Kid’s Ballot” from votes cast at the WV State Fair
CHARLESTON W.Va. (Hinton News) – The 2024 WV State Fair has concluded and so has the voting for some of the Fair's favorite foods, animals, and rides. "The Kid's Ballot" is a fun program conducted during the State Fair by WV Secretary of State Mac Warner and his team. This was the third consecutive year that the Secretary of State's booth in the West Virginia Building featured the Ballot for young Fair-goers. This initiative aims to instill early civic engagement among children, giving them a taste of the democratic process. More than 450 kids visited the Secretary of State's booth to cast their votes...
Resident Along Indian Creek Are Filing Dozens Of Lawsuits Against Mining Companies
A few weeks ago Pineville residents gathered in a community center where lawyers were waiting for them, forms in hand. There has been an ongoing crisis around Indian Creek where residents say their water has been contaminated by mining – and now they are taking legal action. On August...
New FEMA center opens in Boone County for those impacted by April storms
BOONE COUNTY, WV (WOWK) – Relief is still available for those feeling the impact of the severe weather that struck the Tri-State back in April of this year. A new FEMA disaster recovery center opened its doors in Boone County Friday morning to help families still dealing with the aftermath of the storms that hit […]
Mother says daughter “snatched me by the hair, pulled me plum to the floor”
MERCER COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A daughter is arrested after she physically assaulted her mom, snatching her hair, pulling her to the ground, and breaking her glasses. On August 20th, 2024, at around 8:46 AM, Corporal L.L. Addair and another officer responded to Princeton Village in Mercer County, West Virginia, regarding an open line call. […]
AccessHealth Women’s Clinic cuts ribbon on Harper Road facility
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – AccessHealth team members were joined by the Beckley-Raleigh County Chamber of Commerce on Friday for a ribbon cutting ceremony celebrating the new Access Health Women’s Clinic on Harper Road. Many state and local leaders were in attendance for the proceedings including Raleigh County Commissioner Daniel Hall, Ward 5 Beckley City Councilwoman […]
New water lines for Woodrow Wilson High School
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) – Woodrow Wilson High will be receiving some much needed water line repairs. The school is currently working with water lines that are almost 60 years old. Raleigh County Board of Education approved a $2 million bid to replace the lines back in July, 2024. The School Building Authority of West Virginia […]
South Carolina man accused of raping woman on a trail in Ansted
FAYETTE COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A man from South Carolina is facing serious felony charges in Fayette County. Sheriff Shannon Morris has shared details about the case. On August 14, 2024, authorities began investigating a sexual assault that took place in the Ansted area of Fayette County. A victim reported that she was raped multiple […]
Final chance to catch Fridays in the Park in Beckley
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) – Fridays in the Park is winding down for 2024. On the next to last Friday, park visitors were serenaded by Trey Waycaster and his saxophone. Food vendors were also set up in downtown Beckley for one of the final gatherings of the summer. The Fridays in the Park event brings the […]
Armstrong PSD status hearing rescheduled
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The Public Service Commission of West Virginia has rescheduled a hearing into Armstrong Public Service District’s future after it ruled the system is a distressed utility. The Commission set a further hearing in the matter for 10 a.m. October 11 at Montgomery City Hall, 321...
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