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For Billie Trump, City of Beckley is an Eagles song
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — A retired Beckley Fire Department chief and city treasurer was installed as the first city manager for the City of Beckley on Monday, July 1, 2024. Billie Trump was appointed as interim city manager by Mayor Rob Rappold and began serving in the position days after retiring from the City of […]
Spooky Southern Summer Spots- 10 Places to Visit in the South this Summer to get your Spine Tingling
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – While the beach beckons us all through the dog days of summer, spooky tales are also told around the campfire throughout the South. In the heart of the American South are tales of ghosts, echoes of the past that still linger in the present. Here are ten of the most haunted […]
Food safety for the 4th of July
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — With the Fourth of July, there will be cookouts everywhere. Burgers, veggies, and of course, the all-American hotdog will all be on grills across the state. There is always a risk of food borne illness in these environments though. Eric Withrow, Emergency Department Director for Beckley Appalachian Regional Healthcare, said there […]
Paws & Claws Animal Clinic on keeping your furbabies safe in the summer heat
SHADY SPRING, WV (WOAY) – We all look forward to summer, but the intense heat — not so much. Just think of how dangerous it can be to our furbabies. But there are ways to protect them. “We’ve been putting ice in their water to keep it cooler....
BRAGGIN’ RIGHTS: Where I Long to Go
In 1974, my mother Oma Bragg O'Bryan wrote a book of poems, WHERE I LONG TO GO. This essay is from her book, my memories, and her stories. My parents, Oma Bragg and Travis O'Bryan, grew up in Summers County, Mom on Chestnut Mountain, and Dad in the valley of Hix. Mom's parents were Lanie and John Bragg. After they were married, they bought several acres, maybe 100 plus, on top of a mountain. The gently rolling terrain was favorable to farming. Pastures provided grass for the cows and hogs. Pigs and calves were born during the spring. Then, they grew...
From Appalachian history to modern importance, beekeeping is a timeless artform
SHADY SPRING, WV (WVNS) – The art of beekeeping is an old art form and one important to the history of West Virginia. “Collectively our families switched from being farmers and bee keepers to coal miners. And a lot of people had family farms because that’s how they fed their own family and they also […]
Great Clips salon to host ribbon-cutting ceremony
MACARTHUR, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Great Clips hair salon has announced an upcoming ribbon-cutting ceremony to be held with the Beckley-Raleigh County Chamber of Commerce. Set to take place at noon on Wednesday, July 10, 2024, the ribbon-cutting ceremony will introduce Great Clips as one of the most exciting new businesses in the Raleigh County area. […]
Tamarack is now open daily, with longer hours for more Appalachian experiences
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — Tamarack Marketplace is extending their hours of operation, including being open on a daily basis. On July 1, 2024, Tamarack will be open to visitors from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily, allowing travelers and those that live locally to explore the bespoke crafts, art, and local offerings from our community. […]
Head to Pipestem Resort State Park for the Yoga Power Retreat Series
If you plan on exploring the beautiful Pipestem Resort State Park and like yoga, Then you will love West Virginia State Park’s Yoga Power Retreat series. Join the Yoga Power Team for a fun-filled weekend at this beautiful state park as the event marks the beginning of West Virginia State Park’s Yoga Power Retreat series. This series, which will be held from July 12-14, will be the first of several yoga weekends where you can stretch while taking in the scenic beauty of West Virginia.
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