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The Greenbrier wins best historic hotel from Newsweek readers
The votes are in…and The Greenbrier has won “Best Historic Hotel” according to Newsweek. “Historical hotels provide an excellent two-for-one benefit for families and history lovers: lodgings plus historical exploration,” says Newsweek. “From colonial inns to 19th-century mountain retreats, our list of top historical hotels in the U.S. provides an outstanding way to explore American history as well as enjoy top-tier accommodations with striking architecture.”
25th Annual Oak Leaf Festival continues through the weekend
OAK HILL, WV (WVNS) — The 25th annual Oak Leaf Festival was going strong throughout the town of Oak Hill on Thursday, August 29, 2024. Running from August 24th until September 1st for the 2024 season, the festival has dozens of events lined up for locals and visitors alike to enjoy. From live performances at […]
Tracking strong summer cold front
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Remaining warm and muggy this weekend. A summer cold front arrives from the west through Sunday. This will cause a chance for a shower, downpour and thunderstorm. Followed by a significant weather pattern change for the first week of September. Low clouds, fog and drizzle this...
WVU Punter Oliver Straw Dedicating His Season to Teen Fighting Cancer
WVU punter Oliver Straw has some extra motivation to be at his best this season. Straw is dedicating every punt he lands inside the opponent’s 20-yard line to help a West Virginia teenager fight cancer. Straw announced the news while posting video of him telling Landen Jaggie, a teenager...
Football Recap: Princeton Starts Season with Win Against Capital
Princeton took care of business in their home opener on Thursday (and then some). They blew past the Capital Cougars, posting a 41-12 win at home. Given the Tigers' advantage in MaxPreps' West Virginia football rankings (they are ranked fourth, while the Cougars are ranked 46th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Over 150 without power in Raleigh County
RALEIGH COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Over 150 customers are without power in Raleigh County following brief showers and storms. Much-needed rain that came with some gusty storms has knocked out power for some in Raleigh County. According to Appalachian Power, approximately 159 customers are currently without power in the county. The bulk of the outages […]
The 31st Annual Kids Classic Festival is on its way
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — The 31st Annual Kids Classic Festival, with lots of activities for the kids, will be held by the City of Beckley from September 2 to September 8, 2024. The festival starts with a home run derby located at Beckley Little League on Labor Day during the evening on Monday. Kids 8 […]
Parts of West Virginia now in exceptional drought, breaking record
CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – For the first time in history, parts of West Virginia are now considered to be in an exceptional drought, the highest drought category. The state of West Virginia has been grappling with a persistent and severe drought that has had far-reaching impacts on the region. Northern parts of the Northeast received […]
Fall-like air to follow weekend storms in Northeast
Labor Day will mark the start of a comfortable weather pattern across the Northeast, but the next big rainstorm may already be on the horizon. A wide variety of weather conditions is likely to affect the northeastern United States during the first week of September, with locally severe thunderstorms preceding some delightful days on Monday and Tuesday. However, AccuWeather meteorologists are monitoring the potential for a big rainstorm late next week and during the first full weekend of September.
Lawsuit over Justice companies’ payments to Carter Bank & Trust is settled
A firm had accused the Martinsville-based bank of pressuring West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice’s companies to pay it money that should have gone to other creditors. The bank had called the allegations "false and misleading." The post Lawsuit over Justice companies’ payments to Carter Bank & Trust is settled appeared first on Cardinal News.
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