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Road closure to partially reopen in part of Raleigh County
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — A a storm sewer replacement in the Beckley area of Raleigh County will partially change a road closure schedule. According to a press release from the Beckley Sanitary Board, Pinewood Dr in the Maxwell Hill neighborhood will be reopened on weekday evenings and weekends starting on Friday, August 16, 2024. Although […]
Multiple roadways could be renamed following upcoming Raleigh County Commission meeting
RALEIGH COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Raleigh County Commission will consider the renaming of multiple county roadways at its upcoming Regular Session meeting. The meeting is scheduled to take place at 10:00am on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, and will see commissioners come together to discuss a variety of topics, including the rezoning of county multiple […]
Salvation Army Boys & Girls Club hosts Inaugural Steak N’ Burger fundraiser
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Salvation Army Boys & Girls Club of Beckley hosted its Inaugural Steak N’ Burger fundraiser event on Wednesday at the Beckley Moose Lodge. The Steak N’ Burger fundraiser event brought together an array of community members who came together to support bright futures for Raleigh County youth. Featured along with […]
Grant opportunities announced by Beckley Area Foundation
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Beckley Area Foundation (BAF) has announced two new grant opportunities which have recently become available. The Mac’s Toy Fund grant will be available through September 30, 2024, and supports Christmas programs for children. Mac’s Toy Fund has been providing assistance to Raleigh County families for nearly 100 years, providing resources to […]
The Beckley Honey Festival is buzzing around the corner
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY)- To bee or not to bee, that is the question. Well not for the Raleigh County Beekeeping Cooperative Association as they host their 7th annual Beckley Honey Festival. They do this to showcase what West Virginia beekeepers have to offer. “I don’t think that a lot of...
Former Robert C. Byrd Wendy’s to become tobacco & vape shop
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Recently erected signage at the former Robert C. Byrd Wendy’s location indicates that the inactive restaurant building will be the among the latest in the area to be converted into a local smoke shop. The development follows the confirmation of the similarly inactive Khan’s Fried Chicken and Gyros location on South […]
Son’s-sational Cinnamon Rolls returns to the State Fair of WV
FAIRLEA, WV (WVNS)- Son’s-Sational Cinnamon Rolls are back and better than ever for the 35th year at the State Fair of West Virginia. The Naeyaert’s took over their father’s business and they have been serving up some sweet treats every year since 1989. Co-owner, Raymond Naeyaert said they enjoy serving up fresh cinnamon rolls for […]
Governor Justice announces four percent personal income tax reduction certified by Revenue Secretary and State Auditor
CHARLESTON, WV (WVNS) — A four percent personal income tax reduction in West Virginia, certified by the Revenue Secretary and State Auditor, was announced by Governor Jim Justice. According to a press release from Governor Justice, Revenue Secretary Larry Pack and State Auditor JB McCuskey signed a letter that would result in a four percent […]
WVU Trains And Retains Highly Trained Nurses
Fifteen West Virginia University (WVU) School of Nursing graduates have earned one of the highest degrees a nurse can achieve. Among them, eight have accepted positions within West Virginia. According to the West Virginia Hospital Association’s 2023 workforce report, nursing professions have a vacancy rate of 19.3 percent and a...
More West Virginia high schools reclassified for 2024 football season
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – The West Virginia Secondary School Activities Commission is adjusting the classifications for more schools for the 2024 football season. According to the WVSSAC, the Review Board initially reversed the WVSSAC Board of Diectors’ reclassifications of 11 schools, and now 11 more have been reclassified. The initial 11 schools included Frankfort, John […]
First full moon of August is coming to West Virginia and Ohio on Monday
WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) – The first full moon for the month of August is named after North America’s largest fish, the sturgeon. Hence why it is called the Sturgeon Moon. This event will take place on Monday August 19, with it achieving peak fullest at 2:25 PM. Other names for Augusts Full Moon are: Grain […]
West Virginia student earns bronze medal at international tech competition
CHARLESTON, WV (WVNS) — A student from Hancock County, West Virginia came in third place in a world tech competition. According to a press release from the West Virginia Department of Education, Andrew Manteau, a 2024 graduate of Weir High School, competed in the Microsoft Office Specialist World Championship (MOSWC) in Anaheim, California. This past year, […]
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