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Bestselling WV author pays visit to Raleigh County students
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Bestselling author, S.D. Smith recently paid a visit to Bradley Elementary School, where students were gifted copies of Smith’s book, The Green Ember. During his visit at Bradley Elementary, Smith spoke with students grades 3-5 and offered valuable insight from his own experience as well as tips for writing and making […]
Summers County ARH Auxiliary having raffle to benefit hospital
HINTON W.Va. (Hinton News) - According to auxiliary member MaryBeth Merritt, The Summers County ARH auxiliary is holding a raffle until Oct. 15. The raffle is for a basket of goodies donated by area businesses. Items in the basket include flags, soap, candles, fishing tackle, coffee, a $50 gift certificate from Southern Roots, a hunting knife and many other amazing items. The basket was donated by Doris Cobb and decorated by Hinton Floral. Items in the basket were donated by Jack's Bargain Barn, Big 4 Drugstore, Ice-cream Shack, Berry's Store, Gone Fishing Hinton Hardware, Detras's Boutique, Hinton Floral, Hinton Outfitters,...
Raleigh County Commission to consider youth football grant
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Raleigh County Commission will consider a grant to youth football organizations in Raleigh County at the commission’s upcoming Regular Session meeting. The grant, if approved, would see $500 awarded to Raleigh West Football, $500 to Raleigh Southwest Football, $500 to Shady Spring Youth Football, and $500 to WV Mountaineer Youth […]
Residents of Summers and Monroe counties face a lack of transportation, housing and job options
UNION — Monroe County native Nick Dalton is working the register inside Kittles Hardware and Supply, a shop on Main Street with wooden floors and a green awning over the front door. Between scanning codes and ringing customers up, he says that not much is different in the county from when he was a kid. […] Residents of Summers and Monroe counties face a lack of transportation, housing and job options appeared first on Mountain State Spotlight, West Virginia's civic newsroom.
Two major student loan forgiveness programs end September 30th
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — A significant deadline is approaching for millions of student loan borrowers across the country. Two major student loan forgiveness programs stop at the end of September. As September 30th approaches, many student loan borrowers are trying to beat the ticking clock to take advantage of the student loan forgiveness deadline. We spoke […]
Beckley Common Council declines to transfer Pinecrest Industrial Park to Raleigh County Commission
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — In a move that surprised many, Beckley Common Council declined to transfer the 146-acre Pinecrest Industrial Park to Raleigh County Commission during the regular Council meeting on Tuesday, September 24, 2024. Council was set to vote on a second reading of the transfer agreement during the Tuesday meeting, when all seven […]
Hinton City Fire Department Teams Up With State Farm® and the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) to Promote the Importance of Working Smoke Alarms
HINTON W.Va. (Hinton News) – The Hinton City Fire Department is teaming up with State Farm® and the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) to promote Fire Prevention Week™, Oct. 6-12, and this year’s theme, “Smoke alarms: Make them work for you.™,” which aims to better educate the public about the critical importance of working smoke alarms. According to NFPA, working smoke alarms reduce the risk of dying in a fire by more than half (54%). “Smoke alarms alert people in time to escape a home fire safely, but they have to be working in order to protect people,” said Lorraine Carli,...
Raleigh County Veterans Museum to benefit from newly established fund as museum relocates
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – An anonymous donor has reportedly established a new fund to benefit the Raleigh County Veterans Museum as the museum prepares to relocate to the old State Police Barracks in Beckley. The fund, established by a career veteran of the Navy, will provide the museum with an annual income to be used […]
Committee member says Beckley city manager hiring practices were fair
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — A member of Beckley Common Council struck back on Thursday, September 26, 2024, after a candidate for city manager alleged the hiring process was unfair. At-Large Councilman Cody Reedy, who was part of the selection committee which worked with the hiring firm Baker Tilley to choose candidates for the city manager […]
Events at Alderson Artisans Gallery
ALDERSON W.Va. (Hinton News) - The Alderson Artisans Gallery is pleased to announce the showing of creative works of local father and son, Mark Blumenstein and Evan Blumenstein. This show will feature metal sculpture and drone photography. Please join us at the opening on Oct. 5, from 2 to 4 p.m. Light refreshments will be served. The show will run from Oct. 5 to Nov. 29. Gallery hours are posted on our website at www.aldersongallery.com The Alderson Artisans Gallery is a cooperative non-profit organization that supports local artists. The post Events at Alderson Artisans Gallery appeared first on The Hinton News.
Concord University holds ‘Giving Day’
ATHENS, WV (WVNS) Concord University called on former Mountain Lions for their “Giving Day.”Giving day is designated to collecting donations for The Concord Fund. The fund supports scholarships, campus improvements and other University related projects. Concord hopes to hit a goal of 600 donors. Financial pledges and matching gifts are currently being accepted for the […]
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