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Beckley Mayor sued over honey
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The newly elected Mayor of Beckley is facing a civil lawsuit for allegedly owing money related to honey. A civil lawsuit filed in Raleigh County Magistrate Court claims that Marvin Mitchem asserts that Mayor Ryan Neal owes him $734 for honey. Lootpress contacted Ryan Neal for his comments regarding the lawsuit. […]
Appalachian Arts and Crafts Fair returns for 59th year
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) – If you are looking for homemade items and crafts, look no further. The Appalachian Arts and Crafts Fair is celebrating their 59th year of operation. The event consists of vendors, food and demonstrations! The two-day fair features artists and crafters from across the Appalachian region. The Fair is organized by the […]
Sheriff: Abingdon man dead after ATV accident
DICKENSON COUNTY, Va. (WJHL) – The Dickenson County Sheriff’s Office confirmed an Abingdon man was killed after an overnight ATV accident. The man has been identified as Kenny Eugene Collin Jr., 44, according to Dickenson County Sheriff Jeremy Fleming. According to Sheriff Fleming, Collin was last seen on the ATV around 8 p.m. on Friday. […]
New TV mini-series set to film in Monroe County
SWEET SPRINGS, WV (WVNS) — The pleasant town of Sweet Springs, West Virginia is about to become the background for a new television mini-series. The series will showcase the beauty of the state, while also bringing excitement, exposure, and economic growth. The show, “P27: The Series,” which is inspired by true events, grapples with the […]
West Virginia angler catches record channel catfish
SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.VA. (WVDN) — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) announced that an angler from Wayne has caught a state record channel catfish, marking the sixth state record catch of 2024 so far. “West Virginia’s incredible fishing opportunities continue to amaze and attract anglers from near and far and this record-breaking achievement showcases the […] The post West Virginia angler catches record channel catfish appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Officials unveil largest mountain bike trail project in W.Va. history
BERKELEY SPRINGS, W.Va. — West Virginia officials have broken ground on the largest mountain bike trail project in state history. At Cacapon Resort State Park, a two-hour drive from downtown Washington, D.C., the $3.5 million project will add 35 miles of professionally designed mountain bike trails to the park’s trail system.
Capito: Senate Passes Bipartisan 2024 Water Resources Bill with Key WV Wins
WASHINGTON, D.C.(WVDN) – The U.S. Senate unanimously passed the bipartisan Thomas R. Carper Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2024, which authorizes the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) to continue implementation of key projects and studies that address water resources challenges in communities across the country, including several in West Virginia. WRDA 2024 is biennial legislation that authorizes […] The post Capito: Senate Passes Bipartisan 2024 Water Resources Bill with Key WV Wins appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Biden-Harris Administration Announces $52 Million from President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda to Clean Up Legacy Pollution in Colorado, Illinois, and West Virginia
WASHINGTON (WVDN) — The Department of the Interior announced $52 million from President Biden’s Investing in America agenda for Colorado, Illinois, and West Virginia to clean up orphaned oil and gas wells. These investments to address hazardous sites will help create good-paying union jobs, catalyze economic growth and revitalization, help protect public health and the environment from harmful methane leaks, and advance […] The post Biden-Harris Administration Announces $52 Million from President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda to Clean Up Legacy Pollution in Colorado, Illinois, and West Virginia appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Operation Backpack seeks to address needs of Southern WV students
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Operation Backpack is once again collecting school supplies for students in need throughout multiple counties in Southern West Virginia. For more than twenty-five years, Cindy Parker has served as coordinator for Operation Backpack, a church-and-community-based initiative which has provided backpacks and other school supplies to students in need throughout the Southern […]
Harper Eccles Sewer Project to be discussed at upcoming Raleigh County Commission meeting
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Raleigh County Commission will meet next week for its Regular Session meeting at which the Harper Eccles Sewer Project will be among the topics scheduled for discussion. The meeting will take place at 10:00am on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, according to the recently announced commission agenda. A pay request in […]
Troopers are looking for a Virginia man who has gone missing in Monroe County
MONROE COUNTY, W.Va. (WCHS) — A Virginia man was reported missing Friday after he was taken to hike near the Appalachian Trail in June and has not been heard from since, troopers say. Shayne Wilson, 32, of Dinwiddie, Virginia, was dropped off in Union, West Virginia by his mother,...
New Alderson Elementary School to open this school year
ALDERSON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Greenbrier County Schools has announced the opening of the new Alderson Elementary School (AES) on Tuesday, September 3, 2024. This state-of-the-art facility will welcome students in grades K-5. The start date for Alderson Elementary has been moved to September 3 to allow for final preparations. To familiarize parents and students with […]
Historic Fayette Theatre to host fundraising gala
FAYETTEVILLE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Historic Fayette Theatre will host a fundraising gala on Saturday, September 7, 2024, from 5 PM to 9 PM at The Gaines Estate. The event aims to raise $124,000 for the renovation and upgrade of the theatre building. The gala will feature a masquerade theme, with guests encouraged to wear […]
Woman gets maximum for providing drugs which killed an Upshur County man
BUCKHANNON, W.Va. — A woman who admitted to providing the drugs which caused an Upshur County man’s overdose death will spend time in prison. Arista Wright, 26, was given the maximum sentence of 15 years when she appeared before Circuit Judge Jacob Reger. Wright pleaded guilty to a charge of delivery with death after the December 2022 overdose death of Troy Cook of Buckhannon.
ARCH2 gets $30M for hydrogen hub; critics call it a ‘boondoggle’
(The Center Square) — The federal government cut its first check for a multi-state experiment to build a hydrogen-based manufacturing and energy hub in Appalachia, sending $30 million to ARCH2. The team behind the Appalachian Regional Clean Hydrogen Hub expects up to $925 million from the Department of Energy to spearhead development. “This federal funding […]
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