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Governor and First Lady Justice issue statement on death of coal miner in Raleigh County
CHARLESTON, WV (WVDN) — Gov. Jim Justice and First Lady Cathy Justice issued the following statement after learning about the death of a coal miner in Raleigh County. Ashley Cogar, 33, of Erbacon passed away this morning from injuries sustained last week at the Wyco Surface Mine. This marks the second mining fatality in West Virginia […] The post Governor and First Lady Justice issue statement on death of coal miner in Raleigh County appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Todd Kirby takes oath of office for Raleigh County Circuit Court judge
BECKLEY, WV (WNVS) — Todd Kirby was sworn in as the newest judge on the 10th Judicial Circuit in Raleigh County on Tuesday, July 23, 2024. Kirby, who served in the West Virginia House of Delegates as a Republican representing District 44, had a private attorney’s practice in Beckley and also served as an assistant […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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...
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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