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Structure fire reported in Raleigh County
MABSCOTT, WV (WVNS) — A structure fire was reported in the Mabscott area of Raleigh County. According to Raleigh County Dispatch, a structure fire was reported at 209 Gristmill Drive in Mabscott around 12:08 p.m. on Monday, July 22, 2024. Raleigh County Dispatch stated that responding agencies included the Mabscott Volunteer Fire Department, Sophia City […]
Smelly sewage situation plagues residents in Fayette County
HILLTOP, WV (WVNS) – Residents in Fayette County reported there were two separate breaks in the sewage pipes in Red Star and Hilltop, which are neighboring communities. They say it is overflowing and contaminating the area too. “It is contaminated under, through, and on the other side of the tracks. We have raw sewage coming […]
Planned road closure to take place in Raleigh County
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — A temporary road closure is planned for part of a road in Raleigh County. Starting on Monday, July 29, 2024, Pinewood Drive in the Maxwell Hill area of Beckley in Raleigh County will be under a temporary road closure due to an emergency storm sewer replacement. The road closure is estimated […]
Fire and Library Levy funds to be discussed at upcoming Fayette County Commission meeting
FAYETTEVILLE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Members of the Fayette County Commission are scheduled to meet on Wednesday for a session which will include discussion of Fire and Library Levy funds. Scheduled to begin at 9:00am on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, the Fayette County Commission’s upcoming session will also address budget revisions and resolutions, board appointments, and […]
Fayette County Humane Society at Code Red status, shelter over capacity
FAYETTEVILLE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Fayette County Humane Society has announced that the shelter is currently over capacity with more than 90 dogs, leading to the declaration of a Code Red situation for the organization. The notice came on Monday after noon, with the Fayette County Humane Society indicating that the shelter is currently 18 dogs […]
Todd Kirby sworn in as Raleigh County Circuit Judge
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Friends, colleagues, and loved ones gathered at the historic Raleigh County Courthouse on Tuesday to witness the swearing in of Todd Kirby as Raleigh County Circuit Judge. Judge Andrew Dimlich oversaw investiture proceedings as the former member of the House of Delegates took an oath to uphold the duties of the […]
Flash Flood Warning issued for central Raleigh County
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a Flash Flood Warning for Central Raleigh County. The warning is in effect until 10:45 AM EDT. At 7:46 AM EDT, Doppler radar detected thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Rainfall amounts between 1 and 1.5 inches have already fallen, with […]
Mt. Hope Fire Department thrilled at dozens of applicants for EMT positions
MT. HOPE, WV (WVNS) — The Mt. Hope Fire Department in Fayette County put out a call for EMTs and were overwhelmed by the answers. Michael Kees, a Firefighter and EMT with the department, said they got around 40 applicants who responded to the position. He said this batch of applicants has some of the […]
Amidst hundreds of canceled flights, Raleigh County Memorial Airport is going strong
BEAVER, WV (WVNS) — The CrowdStrike tech outage affected hundreds of airports across the country and is still ongoing on Monday, July 22, 2024. Hundreds of flights were either delayed or canceled over the past four days, since the outage occurred. Robert Runion, the Assistant Airport Manager at the Raleigh County Memorial Airport said luckily, […]
The annual Bex Arts Festival returns to Beckley for 5th year
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — The BEX arts festival returns to the City of Beckley on Thursday, July 25, 2024. The festival, which is in its fifth year, offers patrons opportunities to experience the work of West Virginia artists in downtown Beckley. Organizer Saja Montague, a Beckley creator, said BEX 2024 will be marked by an […]
Carol Miller visits Raleigh County to honor late Raleigh County Commission President Dave Tolliver
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) – Congresswoman Carol Miller visited the Raleigh County Commission to honor the late Commission President Dave Tolliver on Monday, July 22, 2024. Tolliver passed unexpectedly on June 3, 2024, at the age of 76. Miller presented Tolliver’s family in attendance with a speech and an American flag to commemorate his years of […]
Chick-fil-A Cow visits Raleigh County Public Library
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — Regardless of your age, books can take you to another world. The Raleigh County Public Library staff aim to take students to higher reading levels through the annual Summer Reading Program, Raleigh County Public Library Youth Services Director Amy Smith said on Monday, July 22, 2024. “We had seven weeks of […]
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