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Mercer County man sentenced for fentanyl crime
BLUEFIELD, WV (WVNS) — A Mercer County man was sentenced to prison for a drug crime involving fentanyl. 27-year-old Austin Pannell, of Bluefield, was sentenced on July 15, 2024 to nine years in prison, followed by three years of parole, for distribution of fentanyl. According to court documents, Pannell sold an amount of fentanyl on […]
Multiple local hospitals recognized as part of U.S. News’ 2024-25 Best Hospitals
MORGANTOWN, W.Va (WDTV) - Multiple hospitals in our area have been recognized in the U.S. News and World Report as part of its 2024-25 Best Hospitals list. Seven WVU Medicine hospitals have been recognized, along with Mon Health Medical Center. The following WVU Medicine hospitals were recognized as High Performing...
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....
Domino’s officially opens in Lewisburg
LEWISBURG W.Va. (WVDN) – Domino’s Pizza in Lewisburg officially opened on Monday, July 15 for carry-out and dine-in customers. The business’s delivery services begin on July 22. The new restaurant is located behind Ruby Tuesday on Coleman Drive. The address for Domino’s Pizza is 213 Coleman Drive Suite A. The business hours are currently listed […] The post Domino’s officially opens in Lewisburg appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
West Virginia man reported missing in Summersville Lake area
SUMMERSVILLE, WV (WOWK) – A West Virginia man has been reported missing in the Summersville Lake area. West Virginia State Police and the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources officers are searching for a 44-year-old man from the Morgantown area, according to Lieutenant Mike Coberly with WV DNR. Coberly says the man had gone on what his family is calling a “day trip” to Summersville Lake, and called WVSP when he didn’t return home.
Old True Value building gets new purpose
FAIRLEA W.Va. (WVDN) – The old True Value Rental Building in Fairlea is in the process of remodeling as Appalachian Electronics plans to relocate to it. App. Electronics is currently located off the free parking lot at the fairgrounds behind the Greenbrier East Football Stadium on AEI Drive; however, the State Fair of West Virginia […] The post Old True Value building gets new purpose appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
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 […]
Pounding Mill man charged for mulitple felonies
TAZEWELL, VA (WOAY) – A man from Pounding Mill has been indicted for 6-count felony indictments from a recent Tazewell County jury. 46-year-old Jason David Osborn faces 4 counts of child cruelty, neglect, and abuse – 1 count of strangulation of another person and 1 count of shooting a firearm or missile in or at a building with people in it.
Old Story, New Headlines: WV Couple Adopts Black Children to Use as “Slaves”
From The Big Ideas, Think Kids’ Newsletter for July 2024. Back in early October, a Kanawha County couple was arrested on charges of gross child neglect creating a substantial risk of injury upon discovery of three children who were held captive in a shed on their property in Sissonville.
Bob Huggins, Little General Stores donate $100,000 to support cancer care
College Basketball Hall of Fame Coach Bob Huggins and representatives from Little General Stores presented a check to staff at the CAMC Cancer Center – Beckley on Friday, July 12. The annual “Evening with Bob Huggins,” fundraiser was held at Fairchild Motor Company showroom in Beaver, West Virginia presented...
Mountaineer Food Bank hosting food giveaway in Wyoming County on July 17th
WYOMING COUNTY, WV (WOAY) – The Mountaineer Food Bank will host a food giveaway in Wyoming County on Wednesday, July 17th. The giveaway will take place at the ‘Old’ Baileysville School in Brenton from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. while supplies last. For more information, call 304-364-5518...
75th Williamsburg Community Fair set for July 26- 27
Williamsburg, WVa. (WVDN) – “Remember When” is the theme for the bigger and better “bring back the memories” Williamsburg Community Fair this year. A few new activities will be enjoyed this year such as a large exhibit display of photos showing fairs of the past 75 years. Bringing back the ole Talent Show, will be […] The post 75th Williamsburg Community Fair set for July 26- 27 appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Entertainment at the Williamsburg Community Fair July 27
Williamsburg, WVa. (WVDN) – Bring a chair, sit under the tent and enjoy the entertainment on Saturday, July 27, at the Williamsburg 75th Community Fair beginning with John 3:16 Crossroads, a Southern Gospel group with a touch of contemporary style from Lewisburg, WV at 12:30 p.m. They have performed at the WV State Fair as […] The post Entertainment at the Williamsburg Community Fair July 27 appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Open Burn Ban implemented in Tazewell County
TAZEWELL, VA (LOOTPRESS) – An immediate ban on all open burning activities has been implemented in Tazewell County due to increased wildfire concerns. Tazewell County Administrator and Director for Emergency Management, Eric Young has reportedly instituted the ban with the goal of heightening safety measures and addressing the increased risk of wildfires, which has been […]
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