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50 teachers to pursue master’s degrees through Kanawha County Schools, WVU
KANAWHA COUNTY, WV (WOWK) – Kanawha County Schools and West Virginia University celebrated 50 teachers who were chosen to get their master’s degrees Friday. The degrees will be in literacy education with a reading specialist certification. The teachers will be able to pursue their degrees online, and it will be paid for by Kanawha County […]
Hot Sunday with storms expected late this evening into Monday
CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A hot Sunday is in store with showers and thunderstorms later today and tonight, according to the National Weather Service in Charleston. While today will see dry conditions and unseasonably warm temperatures, a high-pressure system moving eastward will bring moisture into the area this afternoon, increasing the chances of showers and […]
Local author shares poetry from debut collection
Local author Hillary Hall recently shared excerpts from her debut poetry collection, "Creation from Chaos," during a reading event at The Y'allternative Art Spot on July 19. Hall, who also serves as a music teacher for grades K-8 and band at Gilbert, said she was motivated to compile the poems into a book because she has written so many.
Coal town Omar lives on in FSA photos
The striking Great Depression-era photos of miners at Omar, West Virginia try to tell a simple story of daily life in the coal fields. The photos depict men who performed dangerous, back-breaking work to earn a poor man’s dollar, the long walk home, or a trip to a segregated movie theater.
KCS working with East Bank Middle School to find solution for home football games
EAST BANK, W.Va. (WCHS) — The East Bank Middle School football team just might get to play games on their field this upcoming season after all. Calvert Field, where the team plays, was deemed unsafe after structural engineers said games could not be played until repairs are made. The field can still be used, but the current state of areas like the press box and bleachers have made it to where games cannot be hosted there. That means home games would have to be played somewhere else.
Warm and dry during the day, but rain chances return Sunday night
WOAY-TV (Oak Hill, WV): Howdy folks and happy Saturday! We are looking at a pleasant evening tonight, before rain chances return tomorrow night through the next work week. Temperatures tomorrow will return to the low to mid 80s, certainly a bit warm this time of year. We’ll be dry all day but as we move past the dinner hour, that’s when we could see some rain, especially in our southern counties. As the rain chances return, we’ll cool off a bit, and get some more much needed rain across the region.
Brand Of Jalapenos, Green Peppers, Green Beans Recalled Due To Listeria Concerns
ALDI Inc. announced it is recalling Freshire Farms jalapenos, green peppers, and green beans in connection to an earlier recall by Wiers Farm and R.S. Hanline Co. The full product details, with product name, package description, and UPC code, are:. Jalapeno 8 oz. bag 4099100087680. Green Pepper 16 oz. (3...
Transcend Realty cuts ribbon on Main Street location
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Team members with Transcend Realty were joined by friends, family, and local leadership to cut the ribbon on the agency’s new location on Main Street in Downtown Beckley. The ribbon cutting ceremony was facilitated by the Beckley-Raleigh County Chamber of Commerce and saw attendance from an array of community members and […]
Concord University seeks to align training with needs of WV kinship families
ATHENS, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Concord University has announced its role in the transformation of the pre-service training curriculum as it pertains to kinship caregivers throughout the state of West Virginia. Concord University, in collaboration with the West Virginia Social Work Education Consortium – also known as the SWEC – proposed changes to the pre-service curriculum […]
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