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Rabid bat confirmed in Raleigh County
RALEIGH COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Beckley-Raleigh County Health Department has issued a public health alert for the Bolt area of Raleigh County after a bat tested positive for rabies. The West Virginia Office of Laboratory Services informed the department of the positive test result on August 6, 2024. Residents are advised to vaccinate their […]
West Virginia ranked 6th most dangerous state for boating
WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) — A recent study done by a group of injury lawyers, Anidjar & Levine, from Florida ranks West Virginia as the 6th most dangerous state for recreational boating. West Virginia Division of Natural Resources Police Officer Justin Hieronimus says being a safe boater starts before you even enter the water. He says […]
Beckley Sanitary Board announces Pinewood Drive will be closed starting August 12 for emergency storm sewer replacement
Beckley, WV (WOAY)- The Beckley Sanitary Board advises residents and visitors of an upcoming temporary road closure on Pinewood Drive in the Maxwell Hill area of Beckley. Contractors will complete an emergency replacement of the storm sewer 10 feet below the roadway on Monday, August 12. During the project, Pinewood...
ARTIST DIMEJI ONAFUWA TO HOLD EXHIBIT AT CONCORD UNIVERSITY
ATHENS, WV – Concord University will host an exhibit and lecture by Artist and Concord University Alum, Dr. Dimeji Onafuwa beginning later this month. Dr. Dimeji Onafuwa is a multifaceted Nigerian born artist. His expertise extends beyond the canvas. He is also an educator and UX leader. He holds a PHD in Transition Design from Carnegie Mellon University, where he studied design’s contribution to the new commons, a concept he terms as “recommoning.” He has been invited to deliver conference keynotes, participate in podcasts, and lead workshops worldwide. Topics he covers range from art and alternative economics to transition design, the pluriverse, the commons, allyship, and algorithmic bias.
August Ronceverte City Council Meeting Held on Monday Evening
RONCEVERTE W.Va. (WVDN) – On Monday night, Aug. 5, the Ronceverte City Council held their monthly meeting at City Hall in Ronceverte. After mayor Deena Pack approved the minutes, things took a sour turn when a concerned and relatively unhappy citizen stood up to speak about an issue he has been having. From the information […] The post August Ronceverte City Council Meeting Held on Monday Evening appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
2024 Oak Leaf Festival schedule announced
OAK HILL, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Oak Leaf Festival returns for its 25th annual celebration, running from August 24 to September 1, 2024. The festival will take place in various locations around Oak Hill, with a range of events and activities for all ages. The 2024 festival schedule may be found below. Saturday, August 24 […]
CU Bound Program will guarantee qualified high schoolers early admission
ATHENS, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Concord University announced its CU Bound program on Monday, which will aid students in participating counties throughout the state in meeting the minimum requirements for college admission. Participating students who maintain minimum grade requirements as presented by the program will be guaranteed admission to Concord University following their graduation from high […]
Late Week Debby Promises Rain, Pattern Change
WOAY-TV (Oak Hill, WV): A few random storms Wednesday afternoon and showers Thursday will give way to a soaking Friday. Debby promises 1.0-2.5 inches of rain to the region Friday and it will be a steady rain that we need. Up until then, a random storm is likely Wednesday afternoon, best chance north of Oak Hill, and then a few random showers on Friday. Following the soaking on Friday into early Saturday, a front pushing Debby east will bring a fall preview.
Notice of special council meeting for the Lewisburg City Council
LEWISBURG W.Va. (WVDN) – The City Council of the City of Lewisburg will hold a special session on Tuesday, August 13, immediately following the Finance Committee meeting which begins at 7 p.m. in the Paul R. Cooley Council Chamber at Lewisburg City Hall, 942 Washington Street, West. The following topics are scheduled for discussion: 1. […] The post Notice of special council meeting for the Lewisburg City Council appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Monroe County Commission releases statement about Monroe County landfill fire
MONROE COUNTY, WV (WVNS) — Multiple fire departments responded to a fire at a landfill in Monroe County at the beginning of August 2024. Around 8:00 p.m. on Friday, August 2, 2024, a fire started inside a pile of shredded tires in Monroe County at the H.A.M. Sanitary Landfill. Various local fire departments in Monroe, […]
Exhibitor, workers, countdown to State Fair of West Virginia
FAIRLEA, WV (WVNS) — The countdown to the State Fair of West Virginia continues.As Opening Day draws closer, folks are hard at work on the State Fairgrounds in Fairlea.Workers from the West Virginia Department of Agriculture were setting up the West Virginia Country Store on Monday, August 5, 2024. “We have 37 vendors from around […]
Attorney General Morrisey Sues Unlicensed ‘Contractor’
CHARLESTON, WVa. (WVDN) — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has filed a lawsuit against an Elkins man for potential violation of the state’s Consumer Credit and Protection Act for allegedly engaging in home improvement services without the required contractor’s license, for providing substandard work, for abandoning projects before completion and, in some instances, failing to […] The post Attorney General Morrisey Sues Unlicensed ‘Contractor’ appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.