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$20,000 Scratch-Off Winner Sold in Beaver, West Virginia
A lucky $20,000 Colossal Cash scratch-off ticket was recently sold in Beaver, Raleigh County. The winner, identified as Kimberly S., claimed the top prize of $20,000. Only three top prizes remain for this scratch-off game. Rubby Cordelia is a finance journalist for WVPrepBB.com, bringing expertise and clarity to her reporting...
Beckley man serving life sentence for murder of 17-year-old sentenced for federal gun crime
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A Beckley man currently serving a life sentence has been sentenced for a federal gun crime in connection to the murder of a 17-year-old. Steven Marvin Lawson Jr., also known as “Bali,” 30, of Beckley, was sentenced Friday to 10 years in federal prison for being a felon in possession of […]
A Rizo/Bickey Art Show returning to Beckley
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The A Rizo/Bickey Art Show is returning to Beckley beginning next Friday. This year’s A Rizo/Bickey Art Show will be hosted at the Grant Building and will feature 50 impressionist pieces from The Rizo Collection, alongside works by 13 local artists. The event spans over four days with unique sponsors and […]
Fridays in the Park gives local gospel artists a place to share their music
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) – Fridays in the Park took over Jim Word Memorial Park with two gospel music artists on Friday, July 12, 2024. There were tents for businesses, food vendors, and fun games set up to enjoy the beautiful day at the park from 11:00 a.m. to 1 p.m. The artists were Mia Bailey […]
Investigators uncover alleged theft ring targeting Walmarts, Sam’s Clubs in at least 10 states
Yorktown, Va. (WTVR) Seven people are in Virginia police custody accused of being part of a sophisticated theft ring targeting retail stores like Walmart and Sam’s Club. Police say the group went from store to store stealing televisions, which they then sold online. “A huge operation for them,” said...
Join Love Hope Center for the Arts summer of love
FAYETTEVILLE, WV (WOAY) – It’s a summer of love at Love Hope Center for the Arts, with all the upcoming exhibits, including Artists of the New. “There are several reasons to come visit Love, Hope. One is simply to take in the space. This is a historic building; it was a church for many years and we have these gorgeous stained glass windows that are really the most prominent feature, I feel, of the space,” said coordinator Kate Kistler. “And they add this wonderful light and color to everything inside the building.”
WV medical schools now funded by insurance premiums instead of soda tax
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – Many may not know it, but every time a bottle of soda has been purchased in West Virginia since 1951, there’s been a small tax on the bottle used to fund medical schools across the state. However, that tax is no longer in effect starting this month because of a 2022 […]
Gov. Justice announces over $5 million in grant funding for various projects throughout West Virginia
CHARLESTON, WV (WVDN) — Gov. Jim Justice announced the distribution of $5.38 million in grant awards for projects throughout West Virginia. The West Virginia Child Advocacy Center (CAC) Grant program awarded $2,118,688 to 22 projects addressing child abuse and neglect. The West Virginia National Criminal History Improvement Program (NCHIP) awarded $2,465,660 to two organizations to improve the timeliness […] The post Gov. Justice announces over $5 million in grant funding for various projects throughout West Virginia appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
2024 West Virginia Broadcasting Hall of Fame inductees announced
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – The West Virginia Broadcasting Hall of Fame has announced its inductees for the class of 2024. The Broadcasting HoF’s induction ceremony is set for 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024, at the Museum of Radio and Technology in Huntington. The inductees for this year include: Tom Resler, Hall of Fame committee […]
$87.5 Million will be used to replace West Virginia Bridge over the Ohio River
A West Virginia bridge that has been closed since December, will be getting $87.5 million in funds to get it replaced. U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee and member of the Appropriations Committee, announced $87.5 million to replace the Market Street Bridge over the Ohio River in Brooke County.
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