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Remains of WWII soldier being buried in WV
FORT KNOX, Ky. (WTAP) - The U.S. Army Human Resources Command Public Affairs Office announced that the remains of a World War II soldier will be buried in Paynesville, W.Va. The remains of U.S. Army Pfc. Mose E. Vance, a soldier killed during WWII, will be interred at Vance Cemetery in Paynesville, W.Va., on July 20. Fanning Funeral Home will perform the graveside services processing the interment.
The Lilly Family Reunion returns
FLAT TOP, WV (WVNS) — For nearly one hundred years, the Lilly Family has held their reunion on Flat Top Mountain in Mercer County. This year’s reunion promises to be just as welcoming and entertaining as those from years past. The Lilly Family is so vast, they decided nearly one hundred years ago they needed […]
‘Unknown substance with unknown origin’ prompts health advisory for creek in Wise, Russell County
ST. PAUL, Va. (WJHL) — The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) issued recreational water and fish consumption advisories for Lick Creek in Wise and Russell counties due to contaminated water. The advisories are for the part of the creek from the 628 bridge to the confluence with the Clinch River. “For the safety of people […]
Children present invention ideas like in ‘Shark Tank’ at Clay Center
From dog collar pouches to unique hair styling tools to glow-in-the-dark teddy bear clothing, kids had the opportunity to present inventions they created in a way similar to the popular TV series, "Shark Tank."
Get ready to groove in Oak Hill this weekend
OAK HILL, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Lively Amphitheater Committee proudly presents the 2nd Annual Groovin In The Hill 2, the second musical event of the summer, on Saturday night, July 13, at the Lively Amphitheater in Oak Hill. This free event starts at 4 PM and promises an evening of good music. Matt Mullins, a […]
Suspects wanted in theft at a Little League field in Raleigh County
ECCLES, WV (WVNS) — The West Virginia State Police Beckley Detachment is looking for suspect(s) after a theft occurred at a Little League field in Raleigh County. According to a member of the West Virginia State Police Beckley Detachment, an unknown person(s) broke the Trap Hill Little League fields located at 256 Ball Field Road […]
Prepped and Polished event provides resources for those seeking employment
ST. ALBANS, WV (WOWK) – For some, a job is just part of your day-to-day routine. For others, there are barriers to employment that seem impossible to overcome. “I think this is a miracle, I think this is a blessing from God that people can do this for others,” says Chynah Tinsley, a mom and […]
Fourteen-person fight in Sheetz parking lot leads to arrest
PRINCETON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A Bluefield man faces charges following a reported altercation in a Sheetz parking lot involving over a dozen individuals. According to Deputy Sheriffs with the Mercer County Sheriff’s Office, at approximately 12:42am on the morning of Sunday, July 7, 2024, law enforcement was contacted regarding a fight in progress at the […]
Beckley City Council votes to rename section of Intermodal Gateway ‘Bill Withers Plaza’
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Beckley City Council members came together on Tuesday at a meeting which saw approval of the renaming of a section of the Beckley Intermodal Gateway to Bill Withers Plaza. The development came just days after the Fourth Annual Bill Withers Festival was successfully held atop the Beckley Intermodal Gateway. The event […]
New River CTC’s ‘Be Your Own Boss’ camp welcomes 8th, 9th grade students
BEAVER, WV (LOOTPRESS) – New River Community and Technical College recently hosted its “Be Your Own Boss” camp in collaboration with GEAR UP SWV. Held at the Raleigh County New River CTC campus, the innovative camp gave dozens of students from Monroe, Raleigh, Mercer, Wyoming, and Summers Counties the chance to build their own fashion […]
GVAC Sea Dragons held summer sprint meet July 10
Fairlea, WVa. (WVDN) – The GVAC Sea Dragons held their summer sprint intrasquad meet on Wednesday, July 10th at the Greenbrier Valley Aquatic Center in Fairlea. Sixteen personal best times were achieved and there were many first-time swims. The most improved swimmers were Tianna Allen, Arabella Webb and Zoey Hobbs, whose times dropped by over […] The post GVAC Sea Dragons held summer sprint meet July 10 appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Public workshop for Hartley Avenue/Beckley Little League/Pinecrest Stormwater Project announced
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Beckley Sanitary Board has announced an open house workshop-style session which will see discussion regarding the Hartley Avenue/Beckley Little League/Pinecrest Stormwater Project. The meeting, scheduled to take place on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, will be held at Room C of the Beckley-Raleigh County Convention Center located at 200 Armory Drive […]
Raleigh County Family Support Center and Beckley Rotary accepting donations to help displaced community members following Hargrove Apartment eviction
Beckley, WV (WOAY)—The Raleigh County Family Support Center and Beckley Rotary Club are asking for your help assisting displaced community members following the mass eviction at Hargrove apartments. Several tenants are in need of basic household and personal items. The organizations are accepting monetary donations, which will be used...
Concord Associate Professor appointed to WV Developmental Disabilities Council
ATHENS, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Governor Jim Justice has appointed Concord University Associate Professor of Social Work, Dr. Shawn Allen to serve on the West Virginia Developmental Disabilities Council. It has been announced that Dr. Allen’s term with the council is expected to run through June 30, 2028, and comes in addition to Allen’s current membership […]
Echoes of the Past: G-Men Perform This Weekend
1924– 100 Years Ago Democrats Nominate Distinguished West Virginian For President The Democratic national convention brought its tempestuous sessions to a close early on July 10, placing before the country a ticket headed by John W. Davis of West Virginia, with Governor Charles W. Bryan of Nebraska in second place. 117 Miles An Hour In […] The post Echoes of the Past: G-Men Perform This Weekend appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
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