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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 […]
Charleston City Council approves expansion of urban hunting to include bears, coyotes
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — Charleston City Council has voted to expand options for urban hunting to include bears and coyotes. The ordinance allows for bears to be hunted with crossbows while coyotes may be hunted with .22 caliber rifles. Council members also expanded times for hunting coyotes to include nighttime hours on private property.
Charleston set to host 2024 West Virginia Book Festival
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — The capital city is set to host an annual festival for bookworms this fall, featuring several bestselling authors. The 2024 West Virginia Book Festival has been scheduled for Oct. 19 at the Charleston Coliseum, offering workshops, presentations, vendors and children’s programs, according to a news release from organizers.
Two arrested after allegedly beating two dogs to death, disposing of them in trash
CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Two people have been arrested after allegedly beating two dogs to death and then disposing of them in the trash. According to a criminal complaint, on Thursday, July 4, 2024, Humane Officers responded to an animal cruelty complaint at 501 Thompson St. Apt. 2 in Charleston. Upon arrival, officers found two […]
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.
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 […]
Woman who awakened from two-year coma in 2022 to identify her brother as her attacker dies
JACKSON COUNTY, W.Va. (WCHS) — A woman who awakened from a two-year coma in 2022 to identify her brother as the person who brutally beat her has died. Wanda Palmer, 53, of Ravenswood died on July 12 at WVU Thomas Memorial Hospital, according to an obituary. Jackson County Sherriff...
West Virginia Governor to deliver an address to the people of the Mountain State
West Virginia Governor Jim Justice is set to deliver a statewide address on Monday. No information was provided on what the address will be about but it comes after the assassination attempt of former President Trump.
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 […]
Tuesday’s sizzle brings isolated storm risk; much needed rain moves in Wednesday
Tuesday is a very mild start as temps push back into the 90s by the afternoon. Touch more humidity pushes heat indexes closer to the upper 90s/low 100s for our western counties. A few more clouds push in for the afternoon as a cold front slides closer. A stray afternoon shower/t-storm possible, mainly north. Tuesday […]
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