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Box truck crashes on I77S/I64E; 1 lane closed
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – Crews are responding to a crash on I-77S/I-64E. According to Kanawha County Metro 911 dispatchers, the single-vehicle crash happened just before 6 p.m. Friday near the 100 mile-marker of I-77S/I-64E. They say a box truck hauling sheet metal on a trailer rolled onto its side. The crash had southbound traffic closed, […]
Kanawha County dispatcher honored for role in saving boy’s life
KANAWHA COUNTY, WV (WOWK) – The family of an 8-year-old boy is thanking the 911 dispatcher and many other responders who helped save his life. According to the Kanawha County Commission, Carter Casey, 8, was involved in a go-cart accident that resulted in a two-inch pipe puncturing his chest and hitting his lung. His family […]
Silver Alert canceled for Raleigh County woman
UPDATE (3:16 p.m. on Friday, July 19): The Silver Alert for Joyce Holland has been canceled, according to Metro 911. RALEIGH COUNTY, WV (WOWK) – Authorities have issued a Silver Alert for a Raleigh County woman. According to Raleigh County and Kanawha County 911 dispatchers, Joyce Louise Holland, 86, was reported missing Friday afternoon shortly […]
7 Brew Coffee hosts Grand Opening and ribbon cutting ceremony
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The latest coffee shop to pop up in the Beckley area, 7 Brew Coffee hosted a Grand Opening and ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday with the Beckley-Raleigh County Chamber of Commerce. Situated off of Robert C. Byrd Drive near Staples and Burger King, 7 Brew Coffee has hit the ground running […]
Greenbrier Valley Disability Awareness discussed accessibility at recent meeting
GREENBRIER COUNTY W.Va. (WVDN) – Greenbrier Valley Disability Awareness met recently for their monthly meeting. Mary Thompson, the first honoree of the White Sulphur Springs STRIDE Gala in 2023, led the discussion with the group regarding disability and accessibility issues. STRIDE stands for Supporting, Transforming, Rights, Inclusion and Disability Empowerment. Thompson has a genuine interest […] The post Greenbrier Valley Disability Awareness discussed accessibility at recent meeting appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Elderly population faces housing crisis
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) – Affordable housing is an issue that spreads across all demographics.However, it seems one age group is being hit hard. The elderly are now facing a housing crisis, even those who may already have homes. Their homes are falling into disrepair, and they cannot either afford to fix them or struggle physically. […]
New Circuit Judge for Raleigh County to be sworn in
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — Todd Kirby was sworn in as a Judge in the Tenth Judicial Circuit for Raleigh County. On Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at 11:30 A.M., the event will be held in the ceremonial courtroom in the historic Raleigh County Courthouse in Beckley. Tenth Judicial Circuit Judge Andrew Dimlich will deliver the oath […]
Boone County man arrested after authorities find drugs and cash, troopers say
BOONE COUNTY, W.Va. (WCHS) — A Boone County man faces felony drug charges after he was caught with various amounts of drugs and $1,000 Thursday, troopers said. Jamie Osborne, 36, was arrested and charged with two counts of possession with intent to deliver after troopers responded to a disturbance call to Boone Motor Lodge in Danville.
Fridays in the Park offers a variety of music
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) – Fridays in the Park was back in Beckley on July 19, 2024. The Country Roads Band made an appearance to play music for the crowd. Free lemonade was given out and those who attended had the chance to enjoy vendors. Jill Moorefield, Director of Beckley Events, said Fridays in the Park […]
Summers County Historical Society Receives Grant
SUMMERS COUNTY W.Va. (Hinton News) - The Summers County Historical Society is pleased to announce that it has received a grant from the National Coal Heritage Area Authority to make improvements at Hilltop Cemetery located in Hinton. The cemetery, founded about 1877, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The grant was matched 1:1 with another grant from the Hinton Area Foundation and other resources from the Historical Society including volunteer labor and donations. The Historical Society would like to thank the many people who have supported this project. The major use of the grant will be to remove...
WV State Police release statement following drowning death in Summersville Lake
SUMMERSVILLE W.Va. (WVDN) – A man has drowned in Summersville Lake. The West Virginia State Police released the following statement: “On Monday, July 15, 2024, at 8:51 pm, Trooper L. L. Cox received a call in reference to a missing person. The victim, identified as 44 year old Scott David Saylor of Morgantown, WV had […] The post WV State Police release statement following drowning death in Summersville Lake appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Man charged with First-Degree Murder in Wyoming County
MABEN, WV (WVNS) — A man was arrested and charged with First-Degree Murder in Wyoming County after shooting a woman with a shotgun. According to a criminal complaint, troopers with the West Virginia State Police responded to a house in the Maben area of Wyoming County around 10:45 p.m. on Thursday, July 18, 2024 due […]
East Bank community concerned for the future of their football field
EAST BANK, W.Va (WCHS) — Structural engineers recommended East Bank Middle School to not use their football field until serious repairs are made. They were told the students can use this field for practices, but because the bleachers and press box have been condemned by the county, they are unable to host games there.
Fire out behind Busy Beaver in Weirton shopping plaza
WEIRTON, W.Va. (WTRF) — A fire is out at a Weirton shopping plaza after a truck hit a utility wire. Pictures on social media showed black smoke pouring out from behind the plaza off Three Springs Drive this afternoon. Crews received a call that a fire had started behind the Busy Beaver. Weirton Fire Captain […]
‘Get Ship Done!’ Mail-N-More to open new location in Bluefield
BLUEFIELD, VA (LOOTPRESS) – The Tazewell Chamber of Commerce has announced an upcoming Grand Opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the arrival of Mail-N-More to the Bluefield area. Scheduled to take place at 3:00pm on Monday, July 22, 2024, the ceremony will welcome the shipping and supply service as the latest addition to the local […]
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