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United Way of the Greenbrier Valley chooses new executive director
GREENBRIER COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – After an extensive search, The United Way of Greenbrier Valley has discovered a valuable asset close to home. Following a successful 2023 campaign, the executive committee and board of directors have chosen Lauren Rainier, a seasoned nonprofit executive, as the new executive director to lead the organization forward. Rainier, who […]
New River CTC’s ‘Be Your Own Boss’ camp welcomes 8th, 9th grade students
BEAVER, WV (LOOTPRESS) – New River Community and Technical College recently hosted its “Be Your Own Boss” camp in collaboration with GEAR UP SWV. Held at the Raleigh County New River CTC campus, the innovative camp gave dozens of students from Monroe, Raleigh, Mercer, Wyoming, and Summers Counties the chance to build their own fashion […]
Gov. Justice announces 4% personal income tax cut trigger, marching West Virginia closer to eliminating tax
CHARLESTON, WV (WVDN) — Gov. Jim Justice announced that an additional 4% reduction in personal income tax rates will take effect on January 1, 2025. The reduction was triggered after the state’s revenue collections surpassed the rate of inflation, as stipulated in House Bill 2526, which the Governor signed in 2023. This trigger puts the state on a path to eliminating […] The post Gov. Justice announces 4% personal income tax cut trigger, marching West Virginia closer to eliminating tax appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
American Pro Wrestling Hosted at the Fairgrounds
FAIRLEA- On Saturday, July 6, the state fairgrounds hosted an event for American Pro Wrestling in the West Virginia Building. American Pro Wrestling has gained more and more popularity and is shown on Fox 59 every Saturday night at midnight. A nice sized crowd showed up to see the show and were provided with good […] The post American Pro Wrestling Hosted at the Fairgrounds appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Raleigh County Family Support Center and Beckley Rotary accepting donations to help displaced community members following Hargrove Apartment eviction
Beckley, WV (WOAY)—The Raleigh County Family Support Center and Beckley Rotary Club are asking for your help assisting displaced community members following the mass eviction at Hargrove apartments. Several tenants are in need of basic household and personal items. The organizations are accepting monetary donations, which will be used...
Dispute between two men results in stabbing
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A dispute between two men, one of which called the other’s wife a “stupid b*tch”, resulted in a stabbing. On May 22, 2024, around 10:37 PM, Raleigh County EOC dispatched Beckley Police Department Officers to the Smart Hotel at 1909 Harper Road in Beckley, Raleigh County, West Virginia, for a reported […]
Boone County fundraiser for college-bound students planned
Denise Workman joins WOWK-TV’s “Good Day at 4” to preview the 37th annual Boone County Alumni and Friends Pig Roast and Mountaineer Music Frolic — the WVU Alumni Association chapter’s largest fundraiser. It will be held Saturday (July 13) in Julian. Watch the segment.
Mental health, addiction drive homelessness in West Virginia, study finds
Many homeless people in West Virginia are long-term residents of the state, a comprehensive study of homelessness released earlier this week found. When people experiencing homelessness move here, it is often for services or to be near loved ones. The study, completed by the West Virginia University Health Affairs Institute for the Department of Human […] The post Mental health, addiction drive homelessness in West Virginia, study finds appeared first on West Virginia Watch.
RCB Clinic, GVMC to host community health forums
LEWISBURG, W.Va. – Robert C. Byrd Clinic, Greenbrier Valley Medical Center, and the Greenbrier County Health Department are joining forces to host a series of community health forums across Greenbrier County. These forums aim to gather valuable input from residents to better understand and address local healthcare needs. Opportunity...
West Virginia elected officials release statements after Trump is shot at rally
WEST VIRGINIA (LOOTPRESS) – Elected officials in West Virginia have begun to release statements after former President Trump was shot at a Pennsylvania rally. President Trump is “doing fine” after being grazed by an apparent bullet at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. According to the Associated Press, the shooter is dead, and a rally attendee […]
Cognitive decline and the hidden factors you may not know about
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) – Just like your body, your brain can deteriorate with time and age. Cognitive decline is described as the gradual loss of thinking abilities. When you think of this diagnosis, your thoughts may drift to only age being a factor in this decline. However, that is not always the case. Cognitive decline […]
Friends of Charity Auto Fair begins Friday
BEAVER, WV (WVNS) — Kicking off on Friday, July 12, 2024 is the Friends of Charity Auto Fair at the Raleigh County Memorial Airport. The fair will have everything from classic cars to carnival rides, food trucks and vendors. Advanced tickets are available online, but you will be able to purchase single day passes at […]
Gov. Justice launches aerial tram project at Hawks Nest State Park
ANSTED, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Governor Jim Justice visited Hawks Nest State Park today to kick off the project to reimagine the park’s iconic aerial tram. The tram, which has been a fixture in the park since 1970, is being replaced as part of a $250+ million initiative to improve state parks under the governor’s leadership. […]
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