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BREAKING: Turnpike Troubadours concert canceled at State Fair due to weather
FAIRLEA W.Va. (WVDN) – The State Fair of West Virginia has announced that the Turnpike Troubadours concert scheduled for this evening has been canceled due to weather concerns. Fair officials released the following statement: “‼️ANNOUNCEMENT: Due to inclement weather and with safety as our top priority, the Turnpike Troubadours concert has been canceled. Weather predictions […] The post BREAKING: Turnpike Troubadours concert canceled at State Fair due to weather appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Upcoming physical agility tests for Natural Resources Police Officer candidates announced in West Virginia
The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) has announced upcoming physical agility tests for those interested in becoming Natural Resources Police Officers (NRPO). These crucial assessments are part of the application process for candidates seeking to join the ranks of law enforcement tasked with protecting the state’s valuable natural resources.
More details emerge in possible auction of Greenbrier
CHARLESTON — Officials representing Gov. Jim Justice’s Greenbrier Resort have accused a major bank and a loan acquisition company of engaging in politics by foreclosing on the historic hotel and placing it on the auction block later this month, but court records show a history of non-payment on a loan for the hotel.
Historic Itmann Company Store sold to Texas investor for tourism development
ITMANN, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The iconic Itmann Company Store complex, known as the “Castle in the Coalfields,” has been sold to Gary Drabek, a Texas investor. Drabek plans to collaborate with state and local officials to transform the historic site into a major tourism center. Drabek, from Houston, Texas, finalized the purchase today in Beckley. […]
Paws n Pals Doggy Daycare to host 1-year anniversary, grand opening ribbon cutting
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Paws n Pals Doggy Daycare of Beckley will be hosting a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate one year of serving the Raleigh County area, as well as the recent move to a new location. The pet daycare and boarding center will participate in a ribbon cutting ceremony with the Beckley-Raleigh County […]
Clear Fork residents help find suspect in alleged steel theft
CLEAR FORK, WV (WVNS) — A man was caught allegedly stealing metal from a railroad trestle on the Clear Fork Rails to Trails in Raleigh County in late July, all thanks to a group of neighbors. Members of the Clear Fork Neighborhood Crime Watch saw a man in a company truck removing the steel last […]
Attorney says “whistleblowers” have resigned from Raleigh County Circuit Clerk’s office
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — A group of employees who blew the whistle on allegations of racial and gender-based harassment at the Raleigh County Circuit Clerk’s Office in October 2023 have since resigned from their positions, an attorney for the employees said on Tuesday, August 6, 2024. Attorney Robert Dunlap, who has filed a lawsuit on […]
Just For Kids Child Advocacy Center received a donation from Ashley Furniture
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) – Just For Kids Child Advocacy Center in Beckley received a special donation from a world-renowned business. Ashley Furniture’s Beckley location helped donate a couch, coffee table, and chairs to Just For Kids Wednesday afternoon on August 7, 2024. The furniture will be used in the brand new trauma informed therapy suite. […]
Fairmont State University Receives Grant to Hold Exhibit on West Virginia Glass Industry in Frank and Jane Gabor West Virginia Folklife Center
Fairmont State University has received $2,000 through the West Virginia Humanities Council to showcase an overview of West Virginia’s glass production with a focus on art and labor history. This grant will be used to curate, promote, and actualize Sand and Fire: 200 Years of West Virginia Glass, a...
Energy project to use batteries made in West Virginia
WASHINGTON (WV News) — A planned energy project in Maine will utilize batteries manufactured in West Virginia, according to U.S. Sens. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., and Joe Manchin, I-W.Va. More than $100 million from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will fund a multi-day battery system in Lincoln, Maine, which will...
Flood Watches issued as Tropical Storm Debby arrives tonight; Flash Flood Risk High
A FLOOD WATCH is in effect for Pocahontas, Greenbrier, Summer, Monroe, Mercer, Giles, & Bland counties through midnight Saturday. Tropical Storm Debby is expected to sideswipe our region favoring the eastern half of our viewing area. 2-3 inches of rain overall in the flood watch zone with localized 4-6 inches of rain possible the farthest […]
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