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Local pool celebrates the end of the season
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) – Summer might not quite be over yet, but one local pool has already reached the end of its season. The New River Pool closed for the season, as many of their lifeguards are going back to school. The year began with around 12 lifeguards, but dwindled down to around 6 for […]
Pinpoint Weather: Mostly dry, warm start to the week
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – Seasonably warm and mostly dry conditions are anticipated across Southwest and Central Virginia for the start of the week. High pressure over the Ohio Valley will result in quiet and dry weather across the region on Monday. Due to the low humidity levels, the day will start with cool morning temperatures […]
Receive discounted admission and rides at the State Fair of West Virginia
FAIRLEA, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Visitors to the State Fair of West Virginia on Monday, August 12, have the opportunity to support a good cause while enjoying a discounted entry fee. Communities in Schools of Greenbrier County is hosting a “Tools for School” supply drive at the fair, offering reduced gate admission prices for those who […]
Police make arrest after armed robbery in Beckley
BECKLEY W.Va. (WVDN) – One man has been arrested following an armed robbery at Captain D’s in Beckley. The West Virginia State Police released the following statement: “On Saturday, August 10, 2024, at approximately 8:45 am, Trooper J. K. Farmer and S/Tpr J.S. Vanmeter responded to Captain Ds at 800 S. Eisenhower Drive, in Beckley […] The post Police make arrest after armed robbery in Beckley appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
West Virginia corrections officers plead guilty to not intervening as colleagues fatally beat inmate
Two West Virginia correctional officers accused of failing to intervene as their colleagues beat an incarcerated man to death in 2022 pleaded guilty in federal court Thursday. Former Southern Regional Jail employees Jacob Boothe and Ashley Toney admitted to violating 37-year-old Quantez Burks's civil rights by not protecting him from being physically assaulted by other correctional officers. Toney and Boothe, who appeared before U.S. District Court Judge Joseph R. Goodwin in Charleston, were among six former correctional officers indicted by a federal grand jury in November 2023. Burks was a pretrial detainee at the Southern Regional Jail in Beaver who...
A clear and crisp overnight; Monday keeps sunny skies around
Sunday evening starts with a few clouds and temps sitting nicely in the 70s. With high pressure in our way tonight, little cloud cover and no chances for rain showers tonight. Should be a great evening to enjoy the Charles Wesley Godwin concert at 8 PM at the State Fair of West Virginia. Overnight lows […]
What’s happening during day three at the State Fair of West Virginia
FAIRLEA, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The State Fair of West Virginia continues today, Saturday, August 10, 2024, offering another full day of entertainment and activities for visitors of all ages. Sponsored by UScellular, the fair gates open at 8:00 AM, with carnival rides starting at 11:00 AM and the West Virginia Lottery opening at 12:00 PM. […]
Vandalia Health Network’s FARMacy program expands to address rural health care
In the U.S., social determinants of health such as where people live, their social support, access to health care, education and healthy food, financial distress, etc. can impact their health. Vandalia Health Network and its partners continue to grow the FARMacy program to rural regions across West Virginia identified as...
Summers County EMS looks to fill vacancies
HINTON, WV (WVNS) – Are you looking for a job in the life saving business? Summers County EMS is looking to fill roles for EMTs and EVOs. The job entails responding to emergency and non-emergency calls. They offer competitive pay for the 24-hour shift with overtime pay. They offer BC and BS insurance, vacation pay, […]
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