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Beckley officials are sworn into office
BECKLEY, WV (WNVS) — One by one, a new mayor and seven members of Beckley Common Council took the oath of office on Monday morning, July 1, 2024. Four Council members, Frank Williams (Ward 3), Nancy Shoemaker-Dingess (Ward 2), Kip Buchanan (Ward 4), and Natalie Coots (Ward 1) are newly elected. Williams had previously served […]
Day shelter could help solve the vagrancy problem in Beckley, Council member says
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — Beckley mayor Ryan Neal and other newly installed city officials said on Monday, July 1, 2024, that addressing a vagrancy problem in downtown Beckley is a priority for city officials. Beckley Common Council Ward 1 representative Natalie Coots, who is one of four newly-elected members of Council, said part of the […]
Evicted Hargrove Street apartment renters speak out on living conditions
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — On Hargrove Street in Beckley, former residents of an apartment complex were out on the street with their possessions on Wednesday, July 3, 2024. Others were still carrying their belongings from the apartment complex, formerly owned by Rose Enterprises in Beaver, according to Raleigh County Tax Office records. Residents said their […]
Todd Kirby appointed as Circuit Judge of the tenth Judicial Circuit Court for Raleigh County
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — Governor Jim Justice appointed Todd Kirby to the Tenth Judicial Circuit Court serving Raleigh County. Kirby will be replacing Judge Robert Burnside due to his recent retirement. Kirby attended Marshall University where he gained degrees in Political Science and International Studies. He graduated with his Juris Doctorate from Liberty University School […]
City of Beckley to host electric fireworks show for the 4th of July
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) – The City of Beckley is celebrating Independence Day with a bang. Their fireworks display will be set off at 9:30 P.M. at the Beckley-Raleigh County Convention Center and Beckley Little League Fields. They are bringing in Starfire, a group of professionals, to put on an electric fireworks show. Director of Beckley […]
“We need to clean up and take back our streets” – Newly elected Beckley Councilwoman Natalie Coots details desired goals
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Natalie Coots, newly elected Beckley Ward I Councilwoman, shared her aspirations for the city and addressed the concerns of her constituents in a recent interview with LOOTPRESS. Coots, along with other Beckley elected officials, were officially sworn in on Monday morning. Coots expressed a desire to restore Beckley to its former […]
Raleigh County Commission approves transfer of property to veteran’s museum
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – An Eisenhower Drive property on Tuesday was approved for transfer by the Raleigh County Commission for use by the Raleigh County Veteran’s Museum. During Tuesday’s Regular Session of the Raleigh County Commission, a property listed at 201 Eisenhower Drive was the subject of discussion as item 5.6 in the “New Business” […]
City of Hinton holds Swearing in ceremony for City Council and Mayor
HINTON W.Va. (Hinton News) - Hinton's City Council took a historic turn on Tuesday, July 2, as a swearing-in ceremony ushered in a new era of leadership. Janima Bond and Lee Ann Goins, joined incumbent Roberta Sorg to form a majority-female council. Jim Leslie, the sole returning male member, rounds out the four-person body. Mayor Jack Scott was also sworn in, beginning his second term. Of the new term, Bond said, "I have quite a few projects that I'm excited about. I'm ready to start work on. We do have an issue with housing in the community. And we're already of...
Putnam County Girl Scout receives high honor, national scholarship
PUTNAM COUNTY, W.Va. (WCHS) — A Putnam County Girl Scout has received a $5,000 scholarship in recognition of her award-winning work. Morgan Harris, an ambassador in the Girl Scouts of Black Diamond Council, developed a project to create an official Monarch Waystation pollinator garden for butterflies at Black Knight Municipal Park in Beckley, according to a news release.
Warriors In The Field Visits Summers County to Serve Veterans
SUMMERS COUNTY W.Va. (Hinton News) - Warriors In The Field, an Elkins-based non-profit that serves veterans, visited Summers County on June 22 and 23 to take a deserving group of veterans on a New River float fishing trip. Organization founder, Dave Whittaker was joined by Army veterans Jeff Huey and Jim Brogan of Summers County, Joe Young and John Vaught of Fayette County and Jason Huffman of Randolph County. The group was treated to a beautiful day on the water with New River Trophy Outfitters and floated from Meadow Creek to Glade Creek. During the first four hours, 115 fishwere boated....
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. […]
Bunn Fink Road closed until October
SUMMERS COUNTY W.Va. (Hinton News) – County Route 6/1, Bunn Fink Road, has a closure from milepost 0.15 to milepost 0.16, from 8 a.m. Tuesday, June 25, through 6 p.m. Thursday, October 31, for bridge replacement. Inclement weather or unforeseen circumstances may affect the project schedule. Local traffic will have access to all properties on both sides of the bridge. Other traveling public are asked to use alternate routes around the work area. WVDOH expresses its apologies for the inconvenience this closure may cause the citizens and guests to the area. Motorists are asked to observe all traffic control signs and devices and use caution while traveling around the work zone. The post Bunn Fink Road closed until October appeared first on The Hinton News.
A Peek into Summers County’s Past: Alderson’s 4th of July Celebration
ALDERSON, W.Va. (Hinton News) - With the 4th of July fast approaching I decided to dig something out of my collection that is related. Last 4th of July I told the story of my Grandfather Bernard Thompson and his 1930 Model A Ford truck “The Travlin Hillbillies” that he started in the Alderson parade in 1968. He is from Talcott but started it in Alderson. While Hinton is known for the Water Festival which used to hold the national power boat races on the Bluestone Lake, to celebrate the 4th everyone always went to Alderson as it has hosted the biggest...
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