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Glasby wins third consecutive WV Women’s Amateur title after marathon playoff
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va. — It took 23 holes of golf and a lengthy sudden death playoff for Susan Glasby to secure a third consecutive West Virginia Women’s Amateur Championship. After holding the lead for most of the final round on Wednesday, Glasby held off Savannah Hawkins in a five-hole playoff at Bridgeport Country Club.
16 West Virginians plead guilty in drug trafficking conspiracy
MARTINSBURG, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Seventeen individuals have pled guilty to drug distribution charges following an extensive investigation into a Baltimore-based trafficking organization, announced the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of West Virginia on Thursday, July 11, 2024. U.S. Attorney William Ihlenfeld stated that since the indictment of Gary Brown, Jr. and eighty-one others […]
The Norman Jordan African American Arts & Heritage Academy Wins West Virginia Symphony Diversity in Arts Award
CHARLESTON, W.VA. (7/9/24) – The West Virginia Symphony Orchestra (WVSO) announces the winner of the 2024 Diversity in Arts Award, The Norman Jordan African American Arts & Heritage Academy (NJAAAHA). The WVSO’s Diversity in Arts Award recognizes significant contributions of an individual or organization in West Virginia that have...
Cooling shelters open across north central West Virginia
CLARKSBURG, W.Va. (WBOY) — With West Virginia undergoing high temperatures this month as well as its most widespread drought in nearly 20 years, some groups across the region have opened their doors for those who need a space to cool off. First United Methodist Church in Clarksburg has opened...
Inside the Numbers: 2023-24 Men’s Golf
ATHENS, W.Va. – Over the last few years at the conclusion of the academic year, the Concord University Sports Information Department takes a look back at each sport's program success in the recently completed season in an Inside the Numbers series. The final fall sport to take the spotlight is men's golf from the 2023-24 season. 10- Consecutive rounds in the 70s for Carson Proffitt during the fall season. 18- Finish for Indiana Eades at the Mountain East Conference Championship in October—the highest finisher for the Mountain Lions. 21- Rounds played by Peyton Watts during the fall and spring seasons....
Registration opens for the 2024 Governor’s Energy Summit
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WVDN) – The West Virginia Office of Energy (WVOE) announced today that registration is now open for the 2024 Governor’s Energy Summit on October 29-30 at the Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center. The Summit brings together industry leaders, policymakers, educators and stakeholders to deliberate and explore groundbreaking solutions to advance energy resources and efficiency […] The post Registration opens for the 2024 Governor’s Energy Summit appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
7-Brew Coffee drive-thru opens in Beckley
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — A new drive-through coffee stand was open on Robert. C. Byrd Drive in Beckley on Monday, July 15, 2025, and the manager said the new business has had a warm welcome from customers. Seven Brew Coffee offers 20,000 combinations of coffee drinks, starting with the original “Blondie.” The Beckley location is […]
59th annual West Virginia State Water Festival to take over Hinton for a week full of water and fun
HINTON, WV (WVNS) – The 59th annual West Virginia State Water Festival is kicking off this Saturday in Hinton. On Saturday, July 20, 2024, the festival will begin with several events, including the pet parade at 9:30 A.M. and music performances at Saturdays in the Park starting at 5 P.M. There will also be water […]
Beckley Fire Department and American Red Cross kick-off ‘Camp Do Good’ blood drive
This summer, the American Red Cross and Beckley Fire Department invite you to “Do Good, Feel Good and Help others.”. Save a life by donating blood, platelets or plasma. Schedule your appointment today; you even get new swag for giving. “We get emails all the time saying how there...
New program hopes to reduce domestic violence in Raleigh County
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) – Domestic violence is a real concern in the United States and more locally, in the Mountain State. According to the National Coalition of Domestic Violence, 33.6 percent of West Virginia women and 41.2 percent of West Virginia men experience domestic violence. The Raleigh County Day Report Center is starting a Batterer […]
Giles awarded $200k grant to support reuse study for decommissioned Appalachian Power coal-fired Glen Lyn Plant
GILES COUNTY, Va. – The U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) has awarded Giles County a $200,000 grant. These funds are directed to support a reuse study for the decommissioned Appalachian Power (ApCo) coal-fired Glen Lyn Plant. The Glen Lyn plant, which opened in 1919, was one of the oldest...
Former Teen Venture Executive Director charged in Tazewell County
TAZEWELL, VA (WVNS) — The former Executive Director of the Teen Venture in Richlands was charged with multiple crimes in Tazewell County. Ann Marie Burks, the former Executive Director of the Teen Venture in the Richlands area of Tazewell County, was charged with two counts of Distribution of a Schedule I/II Narcotic, two Forgery, one […]
Mayor Copenhaver provides update on water lines and plant
ALDERSON W.Va. (WVDN) – Following a recent council meeting, Alderson Mayor, Travis Copenhaver, issued an update on the ongoing water line and water plant projects. The following is his statement: “In this past Thursday’s council meeting, we made the water project work schedule official. “The water plant project will go out for bid on Thursday, […] The post Mayor Copenhaver provides update on water lines and plant appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
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