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Former shelter dog plays Toto in Abingdon performance
A former shelter dog is now an actor at the Barter Theatre in Abingdon, playing Toto in "The Wizard of Oz.' Max is an 11-year-old terrier mix, and this is the first time he’s acted in a play. "And he takes his role as Toto very seriously which I...
Rutter’s to Expand to Virginia
Pennsylvania-based Rutter’s has announced plans to open its first location in Virginia, coming sometime next year. The new site is planned for just east of Winchester, Pa., at the corner of Millwood Pike and Coverstone Drive, reported The Winchester Star. Growing Through New Builds. The new Rutter’s location will...
Woman arrested after telling police she shot her husband
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - One woman has been arrested after she told police she shot her husband. On Saturday, July 13, the Parkersburg Police Department responded to an address on Rayon Dr. in south Parkersburg in reference to a shooting that had already occurred. The subject and arrestee, identified as Bendi Tucker, called 911, stating she had shot her husband, according to the release.
Caesars Virginia generates over $19 million during the month of June
DANVILLE, Va. (WDBJ) - The Caesars Virginia casino in Danville generated over $19.2 million during the month of June, the Virginia Lottery announced Monday. The Virginia Lottery adds the value is adjusted to deduct any winnings at the casino. The report says over $14 million was generated through slot machine...
Tazewell County man charged with multiple felonies
TAZEWELL, VA (WVNS) — A Tazewell County man was charged with multiple felonies, some of which included child abuse. 46-year-old Jason David Osborne, of Pounding Mill, Virginia, was charged with four counts of Child Cruelty/Neglect/Abuse, one count Strangulation of Another, and one count of Discharge Firearm or Missiles In/At Occupied Building Unlawfully. The incidents relating […]
New River Gorge National Park and Preserve & Friends of NRGNPP to host volunteer recruitment event
GLEN JEAN, WV (WVNS) — New River Gorge National Park and Preserve (NRGNPP) and Friends of New River Gorge National Park and Preserve encourage will soon be holding a community outreach support event spotlighting the Trail Volunteer Program there and at Bluestone National Scenic River. The event take place on Tuesday, July 23, and run […]
Capito celebrates signing of bill that fights against Parkinson’s Disease
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito made her way to Capitol Market in Charleston Monday evening to celebrate the signing of a bill trying to end Parkinson’s Disease. The Dr. Emmanuel Bilirakis and Honorable Jennifer Wexton National Plan to End Parkinson’s Act, which was signed by...
Crews from multiple departments fight fire in Boone County
MADISON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - Crews from a number of fire departments were fighting a structure fire Monday night on State Street in Madison, Boone County 911 dispatchers said. Dispatchers say it was reported just after 8:30 p.m. at an abandoned apartment building in the 100 block of State Street. The...
Power outage planned for nearly 1,200 customers in Summers County
SUMMERS COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A power outage is planned for nearly 1,200 customers in Summers County next week. According to Summers County 911, Mon Power has announced a scheduled power outage for Friday, July 26, 2024, to facilitate essential facility upgrades. The outage will take place from 8:30 AM to 2 PM, affecting approximately […]
Domino’s officially opens in Lewisburg
LEWISBURG W.Va. (WVDN) – Domino’s Pizza in Lewisburg officially opened on Monday, July 15 for carry-out and dine-in customers. The business’s delivery services begin on July 22. The new restaurant is located behind Ruby Tuesday on Coleman Drive. The address for Domino’s Pizza is 213 Coleman Drive Suite A. The business hours are currently listed […] The post Domino’s officially opens in Lewisburg appeared first on The Virginian Review.
Area Catholic Picnic set for July 21 at Greenbrier State Forest
GREENBRIER COUNTY W.Va. (WVDN) – Catholics and their families are invited to join the Greenbrier Valley Council 8689 Knights of Columbus for an area picnic and afternoon of fun at Shelter #1 of the picnic area in Greenbrier State Forest, five miles south of the I-64 Caldwell/White Sulphur Springs exit #175, on July 21 beginning […] The post Area Catholic Picnic set for July 21 at Greenbrier State Forest appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Foreign substance temporarily closes local pool
TAZEWELL, VA (WVNS) — A local swimming pool in Tazewell County was temporarily closed for cleaning after a baggie with a foreign substance was discovered in the pool. According to a post on the Tazewell Virginia Police Department’s Facebook page, members of the Tazewell Police Department responded to Lincolnshire Park in the North Tazewell area […]
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