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Local veteran and Olympian honored with road dedication
SANDSTONE, WV (WVNS) – One storied veteran was awarded his own road on Friday, August 23, 2024. Major Cornelius Burdette, or “Paul”, as family members call him, was a Spanish American War veteran and a distinguished marksman from Sandstone in Summers County. He served in nearly every branch of the United States military and was […]
Gayle Manchin, Ryan Thorn to visit Fayette County to celebrate award of federal funds
FAYETTEVILLE, WV (LOOTPRESS) Gayle Manchin, Federal Co-Chair of the Appalachian Regional Commission, and Ryan Thorn, U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development West Virginia State Director, Ryan Thorn will be joining West Virginia Hive and New River Gorge Regional Development Authority in celebration of federal funds awarded in support of a new Fayette County food incubation […]
New mural takes over Princeton building to promote drug addiction awareness
PRINCETON, WV (WVNS) – A new mural is adorning a Princeton Building. But this isn’t just any mural. Recovery Point, Concord University Collegiate Recovery, and Community Connections teamed up to make an anti-drug mural. The murals read, “Break through stigma with love” and “break through addiction.” One of the painters and Community Connections’ Drug-Free Communities […]
AccessHealth Women’s Clinic cuts ribbon on Harper Road facility
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – AccessHealth team members were joined by the Beckley-Raleigh County Chamber of Commerce on Friday for a ribbon cutting ceremony celebrating the new Access Health Women’s Clinic on Harper Road. Many state and local leaders were in attendance for the proceedings including Raleigh County Commissioner Daniel Hall, Ward 5 Beckley City Councilwoman […]
Locals learn how they can preserve history
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) – Locals in Beckley gathered to learn about how they can help preserve history. Beckley was the stop on Saturday, August 24, as part of the West Virginia Cemetery Documentation and Preservation Workshop Series. Participants were taught everything from digital documentation to cleaning gravestones, all free of charge. After they went through […]
Local church serves up a free back-to-school cookout for their community
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) – The Glen White Church of God held their annual back-to-school cookout for the local community. Members of the church were serving free hamburgers and hot dogs for the community, along with other treats. They were also handing out backpacks full of school supplies that kids might need as they return to […]
Mullens Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Chili Night details announced
MULLENS, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Mullens Area Chamber of Commerce will host its annual Chili Night event next month. The community event is set to return to Mullens on Thursday, September 19, 2024, and will begin at 6:00pm. The Mullens City Parking lot in Downtown Mullens will serve as the venue for the annual event. […]
Final chance to catch Fridays in the Park in Beckley
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) – Fridays in the Park is winding down for 2024. On the next to last Friday, park visitors were serenaded by Trey Waycaster and his saxophone. Food vendors were also set up in downtown Beckley for one of the final gatherings of the summer. The Fridays in the Park event brings the […]
13th annual Just For Kids Charity Golf Classic features huge announcement
DANIELS, WV (WVNS) – Just For Kids Child Advocacy Center hosted their 13th annual charity golf classic on Friday, August 23, 2024. They kicked things off with a “Putt to the Prize” Putting Contest and then took to the Woodhaven course at Glade Springs Village for a fun day of golf. Not only were participants […]
The 25th annual Oak Leaf Festival is here
OAK HILL, WV (WVNS)– Prepare to “leaf” the boring behind and instead get ready for the annual Oak Leaf Festival! The 25th annual Oak Leaf Festival is scheduled to run from Saturday, August 24, 2024 to Sunday, September 1, 2024. The festival will have some new things this year, along with the returning familiar favorites […]
WVU Medicine Princeton Community Hospital to open infusion center on August 26
Princeton, WV (WOAY)- WVU Medicine Princeton Community Hospital opened the doors to a facility that will help with a health issue on the rise in our area: Cancer. This was another step toward making cancer care and treatment more accessible in counties in the southern part of West Virginia and southwestern Virginia.
Armstrong PSD status hearing rescheduled
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The Public Service Commission of West Virginia has rescheduled a hearing into Armstrong Public Service District’s future after it ruled the system is a distressed utility. The Commission set a further hearing in the matter for 10 a.m. October 11 at Montgomery City Hall, 321...
Pat McAfee Issues Major Warning to College Football Powerhouse Over Week 1 Showdown
ESPN's Pat McAfee didn't mix words when breaking down the Big Ten and issuing a stern warning to a specific college football powerhouse ahead of their week 1 matchup in Morgantown, West Virginia. McAfee is a prime supporter of his alma mater, West Virginia, and whenever he has the opportunity to ...
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