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Father, husband makes his way back home after spending nearly a year in the hospital
GHENT, WV (WVNS) — After spending close to a year in the hospital, a father, husband, retired coal miner, and well-loved member of the Lester community is finally home and recovering. Due to complications from Diverticulitis, an inflammation condition of the large intestine, Reggie McGrady had to be rushed to the hospital after his Colostomy […]
The Law Office of A. Todd Kirby rebrands as Snuffer Law, L.C. following Circuit Judge appointment
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – One of the most well-known law offices in the Raleigh County area is now going by a new name, as it was announced Monday that the Law Office of Todd A. Kirby will now be known as Snuffer Law, L.C. The news follows Kirby’s appointment as Raleigh County Circuit Court Judge, […]
Central Pup celebrates five years with ribbon cutting ceremony
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Community members and members of the Beckley-Raleigh County Chamber of Commerce braved the rain on Wednesday to join Central Pup grooming for a ribbon cutting ceremony celebrating five years in business for the local establishment. Ashleigh, owner and groomer at Central Pup, first developed a passion for animals through working with […]
Transcend Realty to host ribbon cutting ceremony
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – One of the most exciting agencies to make its way to the Raleigh County area, Transcend Realty will host a ribbon cutting ceremony on Friday. The event, scheduled for 12:00pm on Friday, July 26th, 2024, will celebrate the arrival of Transcend Realty, a development which owner and broker Brian Christopher Brown […]
Judge says Natalie Cochran will remain at SRJ, Defense secures continuance
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – State and Defense representatives returned to Raleigh County Court on Tuesday to address a continuance request in ongoing court proceedings for Natalie Cochran. Cochran is currently serving time in relation to a fraud charges and has pled “not guilty” to charges of First-Degree Murder with regard to the death or her […]
A ‘Scent’-sational store in Beckley
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) – Residents of the City of Beckley have a ‘scent’ of good taste! Especially when it comes to one local artisan store that specializes in everything that smells good! Scentister owners have their roots in Texas but have called West Virginia home for the past few years. The shop sells anything from […]
Supply and demand: The yearslong rise in car prices
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — The principle of causation is one that we all deal with every day and cannot escape. An item is in high demand, but the supply is low. That leads to the price for the item being high. It is no different in the auto industry. Consumer Reports said that car prices […]
CAMC selects Executive Director for Cancer Services
Niesha Griffith, MS, RPh, FASHP will lead oncology services for all CAMC cancer center locations including Beckley, Charleston and Hurricane. Griffith received her Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy degree from the West Virginia University School of Pharmacy and her Master of Science degree at the Ohio State University (OSU) College of Pharmacy after completing the combined two-year Masters/Residency Program in Hospital Pharmacy Administration.
‘Governor’s Arts Caravan’ to make stops in Richwood, Point Pleasant, and other areas
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The Governor’s Arts Caravan is coming to a town near you. The West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture and History (WVDACH) and the State Arts Office will host an upcoming arts caravan consisting of a series of five grant workshops around the state to discuss grant programs with artists and arts organizations.
West Virginia American Water’s response to West Side gas crisis was ‘reasonable’: PSC
West Virginia American Water’s response to the November 2023 West Side gas crisis was “reasonable,” according to final memorandums released by the Public Service Commission of West Virginia.
Union reaches three-year agreement with Optimum in West Virginia
WEST VIRGINIA (WCHS) — Union workers announced a multi-year deal was established Wednesday for Optimum employees in West Virginia. The Communication Workers of America reached an agreement with the telecommunication company which boosts pay and job security for workers in the Beckley and Logan areas. The contract includes a...
State signs $9.8M contract with novice education savings account vendor to oversee Hope Scholarship
A board overseeing the Hope Scholarship has selected a vendor to run the growing program, opting to award the contract to a company with very limited state-level experience running managing education savings accounts. The post State signs $9.8M contract with novice education savings account vendor to oversee Hope Scholarship appeared first on West Virginia Watch.
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