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Raleigh County Parks and Recreation hiring for Office Manager
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — Raleigh County Parks and Recreation Authority is looking to hire a permanent Office Manager for their Beckley office. This position is full time and includes benefits. Duties for this position are the following: Other duties will also be assigned with this position. If you or anyone is interested in applying, submit […]
Natalie Cochran now being held at SRJ after removal from federal custody
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – In the latest development in the ongoing murder case involving Natalie Cochran, it has been confirmed that the former pharmacist is now being held at Southern Regional Jail. Raleigh County Prosecutor, Ben Hatfield tells LOOTPRESS that Cochran was removed from federal custody as a means of circumventing issues stemming from the […]
New Circuit Judge for Raleigh County to be sworn in
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — Todd Kirby was sworn in as a Judge in the Tenth Judicial Circuit for Raleigh County. On Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at 11:30 A.M., the event will be held in the ceremonial courtroom in the historic Raleigh County Courthouse in Beckley. Tenth Judicial Circuit Judge Andrew Dimlich will deliver the oath […]
Elderly population faces housing crisis
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) – Affordable housing is an issue that spreads across all demographics.However, it seems one age group is being hit hard. The elderly are now facing a housing crisis, even those who may already have homes. Their homes are falling into disrepair, and they cannot either afford to fix them or struggle physically. […]
7 Brew Coffee hosts Grand Opening and ribbon cutting ceremony
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The latest coffee shop to pop up in the Beckley area, 7 Brew Coffee hosted a Grand Opening and ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday with the Beckley-Raleigh County Chamber of Commerce. Situated off of Robert C. Byrd Drive near Staples and Burger King, 7 Brew Coffee has hit the ground running […]
CAMC named ‘Best Regional Hospital’ by U.S. News and World Report
CAMC has been recognized as a Best Regional Hospital in the annual Best Hospitals rankings and ratings for 2024-25 by U.S. News & World Report. This is the second year in a row CAMC has earned this designation. CAMC also has been recognized as a High Performing Hospital in eight...
Why complete strangers showed up to one homeless veteran’s funeral
KANAWHA COUNTY, WV (WOWK) – A West Virginia hero was laid to rest on Thursday, though his funeral ceremony was nontraditional: everyone who showed up was a stranger. That’s because when 77-year-old Ronald Tittle died in the Beckley area on March 29, gaps in his life story appeared. Funeral directors said his parents’ names are […]
“Summer of Cows”: Join Chick-fil-A and the Raleigh County Public Library for summer reading events!
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — Chick-fil-A Beckley is teaming up with the Raleigh County Public Library (RCPL) for a reading program as part of their “Summer of Cows” series of events. On Monday, July 22, 2024, community members that visit the library will get the chance to experience cow-themed activities, be visited by the Chick-fil-A Cow […]
Man arrested after holding gun to ex-girlfriend’s head in Beckley
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A man was arrested after he pulled a gun on his ex-girlfriend as she walked out of her apartment and then followed her to a Sheetz in Beckley. According to a criminal complaint, the victim reported that the incident began when she stepped out of her residence on Mason Street on […]
New Summit Christian Academy to open its doors in Fall 2024
PRINCETON, WV (WVNS) – There will be a new school opening its doors in Mercer County during the fall of 2024. Johnston Chapel Baptist Church in Princeton will be opening Summit Christian Academy which will be housed inside its church. It will offer a Christ-centered education for grades 5 through 12 as well as many […]
Food, Fun, & Vendors event returns to Water Festival for second year
HINTON, WV (WVNS) — The Water Festival kicks off this weekend in Summers County, but there is one event that is designed to encourage more people to come out. The Food, Fun, and Vendors event promises “A Taste of New River”. There will be several food trucks, a variety of vendors, and live music at […]
Caldwell Community Fun Day Saturday
CALDWELL W.Va. (WVDN) – On Saturday, July 20, the Caldwell PH Church will be having free Pancakes (9:30-10:30 a.m.), Petting Zoo (11 a.m.-1 p.m.), and Games (1:30-2:30 p.m.) at the old church lot on Camp Ann Bailey Road. Please bring a lawn chair so you can watch the kids play games! The Tahoe Farm Car […] The post Caldwell Community Fun Day Saturday appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Annual auction planned in Williamsburg
WILLIAMSBURG W.Va. (WVDN) – The Williamsburg District Historical Foundation is sponsoring its annual auction on Saturday, August 3. Donations are needed to make this auction successful. Donations may be placed on the porch on the side of the building or the museum is staffed on Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. […] The post Annual auction planned in Williamsburg appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
W.Va. county fire departments receive funding through American Rescue Plan grants
PRINCETON, W.Va.— Fire engines and firefighting equipment, sewer infrastructure, public park improvements, new voting machines and new quarters for the sheriff’s department are among the ways Mercer County has used and continues to use over $11 million in American Rescue Plan money. In 2021, Mercer County was awarded...
Candice Helms won’t take no for an answer in Summers County revitalization efforts
In 2015, Candice Helms moved from Austin, Texas, to Hinton, West Virginia. Austin is a hip, boom town where everyone wants to be these days. Just this week, Elon Musk announced plans to relocate some of his businesses there. But Candice sees it differently. “Don’t get me wrong; I loved...
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