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Coal Symposium returning to Mercer County next week
PRINCETON, W.Va. (WVVA) - The city of Princeton is gearing up to welcome leaders in the coal mining industry next week for the Bluefield Coal Symposium. The event will kick off Monday evening at the Chuck Mathena Center, being put on by the Chamber of Commerce of the Two Virginias. The event’s purpose is to provide a better understanding of coal mine safety as well as examine the challenges and opportunities for the industry.
Just for Kids Child Advocacy Center thankful for Ashley Furniture donation
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) – Trauma therapist Michelle Dolph-Burgess recently walked into Ashley Furniture with a vision and limited budget and walked out with a friendship. After explaining what Just for Kids is about to sales & store manager Mark Davis, he pulled out every stop to ensure they would have what they needed for their trauma suite.
The Rncvrt to close at the end of the month
RONCEVERTE W.Va. (WVDN) – The Rncvrt is closing it’s doors on August 31 according to an announcement posted to the restaurant’s official Facebook page on Tuesday, August 7. The statement said: “We are so grateful for the support you have showed us. After a lot of thought, we are saddened to announce that we will […] The post The Rncvrt to close at the end of the month appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
West Virginia University Seeks Public Input In Presidential Search
The WVU Presidential Search Committee will hold a series of virtual and in-person listening sessions in September across three of its campuses in Morgantown, Beckley and Kaiser. The series is meant to engage members of the university community in determining the most important attributes of the institution’s next president. The...
WVU School of Nursing recognized for having the best RN Program in WV
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) – The WVU School of Nursing is making it not one, but two years of offering the best Registered Nursing program in the state. They were awarded this honor by RegisteredNursing.org, who gave them a 98.54 score out of 100. This award not only encompasses the Morgantown campus, but all the schools […]
Woman arrested after slapping someone in Summers County
SUMMERS COUNTY W.Va. (Hinton News) - On August 7, around 4 a.m., a Summers County deputy received a call through Summers Control that an individual had been slapped across the face by a person later identified as Kaylee Marie Adkins, 20, of Meadow Bridge, West Virginia. The officer traveled to the victim's residence in the vicinity of Alpine Court and met with him. According to the criminal complaint, the victim stated he was asleep when his spouse woke him up and told him Adkins was acting "erratically." He allegedly stated he left his bedroom and Adkins walked up and said, “Oh, you want to act all big and bad,“ then slapped him in the face. The officer reportedly spoke with the victim's spouse who confirmed the statement. The officer placed the accused under arrest for domestic battery and transported her to Southern Regional Jail to await arraignment before the Summers County magistrate. Adkins resides with the victim which qualifies her as a "family or household member" according to WV 48-27 -204(5). At the time of publishing, Adkins is not listed as an inmate at Southern Regional Jail. The post Woman arrested after slapping someone in Summers County appeared first on The Hinton News.
A Peek into Summers County’s Past: Flood at Summers County High School
HINTON W.Va. (Hinton News) - This isn't a typical old piece in my collection but it is history nonetheless. This was the first time Summers County High School flooded in November 2003 during my senior year. Since this year is my 20th high school reunion I felt compelled to write a piece related to it. I was always a bit of a history nerd and can recall the terrible downpour that had been occurring that morning for hours. We started school as usual, but it wasn't long until it became anything but a typical school day. On the ride to school, we...
Local dance studio dance team performs on Royal Caribbean ship
GREENBRIER COUNTY W.Va. (WVDN) – Recently some members of the Images Dance Team from Images of Dance had an incredible experience performing on a Royal Caribbean ship Grandeur of the Seas. The dancers auditioned with Royal Caribbean through 42nd Street Tours, and were accepted to perform on the Grandeur of the Seas where our dancers […] The post Local dance studio dance team performs on Royal Caribbean ship appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Beckley Appalachian Festival shines light on local eateries during Restaurant Week
Beckley, WV (WOAY)- Beckley’s Appalachian festival is in full swing, and this week’s Restaurant Week adds extra flavor to the celebrations. Newswatch reporter Caleb Pearl takes us on a culinary tour of some local eateries participating in the event.
From Lewisburg Roots to Fellowship Success: Mary Claire Ickes’ Inspiring Story
LEWISBURG W.Va. (WVDN) — Mary Claire Ickes, a proud native of Lewisburg, West Virginia, shares her heartfelt reflections of her hometown and her experiences so far in the Generation West Virginia (GWV) Fellowship Class of 2024, highlighting the unique blend of community, creativity, and learning that has shaped her journey. “I have always said Lewisburg […] The post From Lewisburg Roots to Fellowship Success: Mary Claire Ickes’ Inspiring Story appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Credit Bureau of the Virginias Foundation Funds Scholarships
Danny Coulthard from the Credit Bureau of the Virginias Foundation, Inc. presented a scholarship check to Dr. Susan Lowe, Vice President of Institutional Advancement at Southwest Virginia Community College, on Aug. 2, 2024. Annually, four to six $1,000 scholarships are awarded to residents of Tazewell, Bland, and Giles counties in...
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