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Beckley Presbyterian Church celebrates 100 years
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — Beckley Presbyterian Church is celebrating one hundred years in their current building! The congregation has been in the large stone church since 1924, though the official date the church was founded was back in 1872. Monte Mitchell is the current pastor for the church and said their celebration will honor their […]
A Peek into Summers County’s Past: Flood at Summers County High School
HINTON W.Va. (Hinton News) - This isn't a typical old piece in my collection but it is history nonetheless. This was the first time Summers County High School flooded in November 2003 during my senior year. Since this year is my 20th high school reunion I felt compelled to write a piece related to it. I was always a bit of a history nerd and can recall the terrible downpour that had been occurring that morning for hours. We started school as usual, but it wasn't long until it became anything but a typical school day. On the ride to school, we...
Drought is affecting all of WV. Experts say we should prepare for future erratic weather events
Rain may be on the way, but for many West Virginia farmers, damage from this year’s drought has been done. West Virginia remains under a state of emergency due to dry conditions in all 55 counties, particularly in the Eastern Panhandle, which is experiencing extreme drought, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor. “The farmers, particularly […]
Over $100M Federal funds will be used for an energy storage project in Maine using batteries manufactured in West Virginia
Over $100 million in federal funds from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to develop a state-of-the-art multi-day energy storage project in Maine using batteries manufactured in Weirton, West Virginia by Form Energy.
New River National Park & Preserve dedicates Grandview playground equipment
GRANDVIEW, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A ceremony was held on Wednesday morning to celebrate the dedication of new park playground equipment at New River National Park & Preserve in Grandview. The purchase of the new playground equipment follows donations from the National Park Foundation and Berkshire Hathaway Foundation, representatives of which were on hand for Wednesday’s […]
PSC Chairman Lane’s Column: 811 Day – Call Before You Dig!
Every August 11 the calendar page reminds us to call 811 before digging. WV811 is a free service that coordinates with utilities to locate underground pipes and wires before you put a shovel in the ground. You are required by law to call 811 at least 48 hours before you excavate. In our state, the […] The post PSC Chairman Lane’s Column: 811 Day – Call Before You Dig! appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Coal Symposium returning to Mercer County next week
PRINCETON, W.Va. (WVVA) - The city of Princeton is gearing up to welcome leaders in the coal mining industry next week for the Bluefield Coal Symposium. The event will kick off Monday evening at the Chuck Mathena Center, being put on by the Chamber of Commerce of the Two Virginias. The event’s purpose is to provide a better understanding of coal mine safety as well as examine the challenges and opportunities for the industry.
Just for Kids Child Advocacy Center thankful for Ashley Furniture donation
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) – Trauma therapist Michelle Dolph-Burgess recently walked into Ashley Furniture with a vision and limited budget and walked out with a friendship. After explaining what Just for Kids is about to sales & store manager Mark Davis, he pulled out every stop to ensure they would have what they needed for their trauma suite.
The Rncvrt to close at the end of the month
RONCEVERTE W.Va. (WVDN) – The Rncvrt is closing it’s doors on August 31 according to an announcement posted to the restaurant’s official Facebook page on Tuesday, August 7. The statement said: “We are so grateful for the support you have showed us. After a lot of thought, we are saddened to announce that we will […] The post The Rncvrt to close at the end of the month appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
West Virginia University Seeks Public Input In Presidential Search
The WVU Presidential Search Committee will hold a series of virtual and in-person listening sessions in September across three of its campuses in Morgantown, Beckley and Kaiser. The series is meant to engage members of the university community in determining the most important attributes of the institution’s next president. The...
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