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Kirby appointed judge, resigns from House of Delegates
Gov. Jim Justice has appointed Del. Todd Kirby to be circuit judge in Raleigh County. He replaces Judge Robert Burnside, who announced last year he would not seek reelection. Kirby, R-Raleigh, resigned from the House of Delegates effective Tuesday, according to the letter he sent to House Speaker Roger Hanshaw Tuesday. “I am grateful for […] The post Kirby appointed judge, resigns from House of Delegates appeared first on West Virginia Watch.
Raleigh County Commission approves transfer of property to veteran’s museum
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – An Eisenhower Drive property on Tuesday was approved for transfer by the Raleigh County Commission for use by the Raleigh County Veteran’s Museum. During Tuesday’s Regular Session of the Raleigh County Commission, a property listed at 201 Eisenhower Drive was the subject of discussion as item 5.6 in the “New Business” […]
Help needed in Mercer County animal cruelty investigation
BLUEFIELD, WV (WVNS) — Officials with the City of Bluefield, West Virginia are asking for the public’s help in relation to an animal cruelty investigation. According to a post from the City of Bluefield, WV Facebook page, on Tuesday, July 2, 2024, a search warrant was carried out on a home on Giles Street in […]
Evicted Hargrove Street apartment renters speak out on living conditions
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — On Hargrove Street in Beckley, former residents of an apartment complex were out on the street with their possessions on Wednesday, July 3, 2024. Others were still carrying their belongings from the apartment complex, formerly owned by Rose Enterprises in Beaver, according to Raleigh County Tax Office records. Residents said their […]
WVU Medicine Princeton Community Hospital hosts nursing students from seven nursing programs
PRINCETON, WV (WVNS) — Several nursing students from programs across both Virginias got the chance to earn some practical knowledge at WVU Medicine Princeton Community Hospital over the summer. This program was the biggest it had ever been, hosting 29 students from seven different nursing programs in both Virginia and West Virginia. The externship program […]
Princeton residents are getting ready for next First Friday concert!
PRINCETON, WV (WVNS) — Princeton residents are looking forward to another First Friday concert coming to the city on July 5, 2024 – especially since an art walk has also been added to the event. The First Fridays concert series, which started back when COVID restrictions were first lifting, was a way to get people […]
Dr. Kendra S. Boggess, President of Concord University, to retire in August 2025
ATHENS, WV (WVDN) — After 41 years of dedicated service to Concord University, Dr. Kendra S. Boggess has announced her retirement as President, effective August 2025. Dr. Boggess, the university’s first female president, took on the role in Spring 2014 and has since led Concord through a transformative period marked by significant growth and resilience in […] The post Dr. Kendra S. Boggess, President of Concord University, to retire in August 2025 appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Warriors In The Field Visits Summers County to Serve Veterans
SUMMERS COUNTY W.Va. (Hinton News) - Warriors In The Field, an Elkins-based non-profit that serves veterans, visited Summers County on June 22 and 23 to take a deserving group of veterans on a New River float fishing trip. Organization founder, Dave Whittaker was joined by Army veterans Jeff Huey and Jim Brogan of Summers County, Joe Young and John Vaught of Fayette County and Jason Huffman of Randolph County. The group was treated to a beautiful day on the water with New River Trophy Outfitters and floated from Meadow Creek to Glade Creek. During the first four hours, 115 fishwere boated....
Celebrating 99 years of the Nicholas County Fair
SUMMERSVILLE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Celebrate 99 years of fun at the 2024 Nicholas County Fair! The Nicholas County Fair is set to celebrate its 99th anniversary from July 24th to July 27th, 2024, at the Nicholas County Veterans Memorial Park in Summersville. This four-day event promises a variety of entertainment and activities for all ages. […]
Woman escapes after being kidnapped
FAYETTE COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A Fayette County woman was able to escape after being kidnapped and tortured. On July 2nd, 2024, Senior Trooper T.D. Richardson was alerted to a disturbing incident that had unfolded over the previous few days in the Fayette County area. According to the undersigned officer’s report, the trooper was approached […]
Watch Jaws while floating on the lake at Ace Adventure Resort
MINDEN, WV (LOOTPRESS) – ACE Adventure Resort invites thrill-seekers and movie lovers to a unique event: a screening of the classic film Jaws while floating in the park’s lake. Attendees can enjoy an after-hours swim from 8 to 9 PM before the movie starts. Guests can watch the film from the comfort of an inner […]
City of Hinton holds swearing in ceremony for mayor, city council
HINTON, WV (WVNS) — The city of Hinton held the swearing in ceremony for the office of mayor and for city council on Tuesday, July 2, 2024. Two new members of city council were sworn in; Janima Bond and Lee Ann Goins, as well as two incumbent members being re-sworn in; Jim Leslie, and Roberta […]
Reworked Beckley City Council will pursue Fruits of Labor lease
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Several new city officials were sworn in to office on Monday, and it appears as though the latest lineup of Beckley Common Council members can be expected to continue the search for answers with regard to a lease for the Fruits of Labor organization. Multiple city council meetings in recent months […]
The Greenbrier/Monroe 4-H and FFA Youth Livestock was held June 28th & 29th
Fairlea, WVa. (WVDN) – The Greenbrier/Monroe 4-H and FFA Youth Livestock Show was held on June 28th and June 29th at The State Fair of West Virginia Fairgrounds. There were 73 Exhibitors who participated in showing market hogs, lambs, sheep, goats, market beef and showmanship classes. These youth work hard on their livestock projects year-round to […] The post The Greenbrier/Monroe 4-H and FFA Youth Livestock was held June 28th & 29th appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Local kids learn to play basketball the Slay way
LEWISBURG, WV (WVNS) – The week of Wednesday, July 3, 2024, local kids were learning the game of basketball the Slay way. NBA star and West Virginia native Tamar Slay hosted his second annual basketball camp at Lewisburg Baptist Academy, however this is his first year coaching at this camp. A week before last year’s […]
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