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Fayette County Humane Society back at code red status
FAYETTEVILLE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Fayette County Humane Society confirmed on Sunday that the shelter is back at code red status due to “extreme overcrowding.” The organization is pleading with community members to consider adopting to alleviate the conditions being faced by animals and staff at the Fayette County shelter, stating if the conditions, “every room […]
Gayle Manchin, Ryan Thorn to visit Fayette County to celebrate award of federal funds
FAYETTEVILLE, WV (LOOTPRESS) Gayle Manchin, Federal Co-Chair of the Appalachian Regional Commission, and Ryan Thorn, U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development West Virginia State Director, Ryan Thorn will be joining West Virginia Hive and New River Gorge Regional Development Authority in celebration of federal funds awarded in support of a new Fayette County food incubation […]
Fayetteville Gears Up for a Stretch of Repaving Projects: Plan Your Detours Accordingly
Fayetteville residents, brace yourselves for a slight detour in your daily commutes, as the city has announced a series of repaving projects set to start tomorrow. According to an official city release, the scheduled works will tackle several streets between August 26 and September 4, 2024, with contractors working to smooth out your future rides while keeping the current ones as hassle-free as possible.
AccessHealth opens new Harper Road Women’s Clinic
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) – AccessHealth, in collaboration with the Beckley Raleigh County Chamber of Commerce kicked off the opening of its new state-of-the-art Women’s Health Clinic. It’s dedicated to women of all ages with the latest medical technology and compassionate care for the community. “Our services have...
Fruits of Labor closes Downtown Beckley location
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Fruits of Labor, Inc. has announced plans to remove its program from the organization’s current Neville Street location in Downtown Beckley, with Friday, August 23, 2024, having been announced as the Beckley location’s final day of operation. The decision comes after months of scrutiny from members of the public as well […]
Armstrong PSD status hearing rescheduled
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The Public Service Commission of West Virginia has rescheduled a hearing into Armstrong Public Service District’s future after it ruled the system is a distressed utility. The Commission set a further hearing in the matter for 10 a.m. October 11 at Montgomery City Hall, 321...
Local veteran and Olympian honored with road dedication
SANDSTONE, WV (WVNS) – One storied veteran was awarded his own road on Friday, August 23, 2024. Major Cornelius Burdette, or “Paul”, as family members call him, was a Spanish American War veteran and a distinguished marksman from Sandstone in Summers County. He served in nearly every branch of the United States military and was […]
Final chance to catch Fridays in the Park in Beckley
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) – Fridays in the Park is winding down for 2024. On the next to last Friday, park visitors were serenaded by Trey Waycaster and his saxophone. Food vendors were also set up in downtown Beckley for one of the final gatherings of the summer. The Fridays in the Park event brings the […]
Locals learn how they can preserve history
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) – Locals in Beckley gathered to learn about how they can help preserve history. Beckley was the stop on Saturday, August 24, as part of the West Virginia Cemetery Documentation and Preservation Workshop Series. Participants were taught everything from digital documentation to cleaning gravestones, all free of charge. After they went through […]
New water lines for Woodrow Wilson High School
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) – Woodrow Wilson High will be receiving some much needed water line repairs. The school is currently working with water lines that are almost 60 years old. Raleigh County Board of Education approved a $2 million bid to replace the lines back in July, 2024. The School Building Authority of West Virginia […]
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