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'Walk and Talk Mushrooms' brings fungi education to Camp Creek State Park for Peak of the Bloom
CAMP CREEK, W. Va. (WVVA) -The annual ‘Peak of the Bloom’ celebration that got its start at the beginning of the month has wrapped up its last day of activities for this year. One of the events on the last day was ‘Walk and Talk Mushrooms,’ a relatively new addition to the Peak of the Bloom.
Redemption Church hosts annual Back-to-School Bash
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) – Redemption Church hosted their annual Back-to-School bash at Tamarack. Registered attendees received free school supplies, backpacks, and a Tamarack meal at this event. There was also plenty of fun to go around – there was inflatable mini golf, rubber axe throwing, a bounce house, and free haircuts at this event. Pastor […]
Fayette County firefighters prepare for the upcoming school year
GAULEY BRIDGE, WV (WVNS) – Firefighters were training a little differently in Fayette County. Eight different fire departments in Fayette County gathered at the Fayette County Firefighters Training Center for a training on August 10, 2024. Some were there for certification; others were there to brush up on their training ahead of the school year. […]
Youngkin nailed it: Most want illegal immigrants banned from voting
When Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R-VA) last week ordered voter rolls cleaned of illegal migrants after discovering 6,000 on lists, he took a position that most voters, including 81% of Democrats and 73% of Hispanic voters, strongly support. “This isn’t a Democrat or Republican issue, it’s an American and Virginian issue. Every legal vote deserves to […]
Beckley Police Department seeking public’s help locating missing teens
Beckley, WV (WOAY)- The Beckley Police Department is asking for the public’s help finding two missing children. 13-year-old Elijah Michael Green and 16-year-old Jack Silas Platter went missing in Cabell County on July 29 and 30. Authorities believe they could be in Raleigh County. If you have any information...
Two dead in early morning pursuit
SUMMERSVILLE, W.Va. — A high speed pursuit on U.S. Route 19 across three counties early Monday morning left two people dead. The chase began in Raleigh County where the Beckley Police Department had pulled over a red Ford Focus. The vehicle fled and all area departments were immediately involved.
Tropical Storm Debby claimed the life of one West Virginian
HARPER’S FERRY W.Va. (WVDN) – One West Virginian lost their life due to the effects of Tropical Storm Debby. First Sergeant Jonathan Meeks with the West Virginia State Police released the following statement: “On Thursday, August 08, 2024, the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia began receiving substantial rains and the subsequent effects from Tropical Storm […] The post Tropical Storm Debby claimed the life of one West Virginian appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Local pool celebrates the end of the season
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) – Summer might not quite be over yet, but one local pool has already reached the end of its season. The New River Pool closed for the season, as many of their lifeguards are going back to school. The year began with around 12 lifeguards, but dwindled down to around 6 for […]
Riverside Kitten Rescue holds yard sale to raise money for damaged building
HILLDALE, WV (WVNS) — Riverside Kitten Rescue hosted a Benefit Yard Sale in order to raise funds to help them with some much-needed repairs. Earlier this month, a car accident saw the front of the organization’s storage building damaged. The Rescue is completely non-profit and holds yard sales in the summer months in order to […]
$20,000 scratch-off winner sold in Fayetteville
FAYETTEVILLE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A $20,000 scratch-off winner was recently sold in Fayetteville. According to the West Virginia Lottery, a winning $20,000 ‘XXXXX’ scratch-off winner was sold in Fayetteville on Wednesday, August 7, 2024. The winning ticket was purchased at Balls Grocery. The winner has been identified as Florence S. by the West Virginia Lottery. […]
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