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State’s largest water company seeks to identify lead service lines
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia American Water Company, the state’s largest water provider, is working to bring its system into compliance with federal EPA regulations enacted in 2021. Under the federal mandate, all lead pipes in all public water systems must be identified and made known to the...
WHS HOF honors 1988 and 1989 AA state title teams
The Williamson High School Athletic Hall of Fame recognized two of the best teams to ever wear the maroon-and-white during their 2024 Induction Ceremony held on Saturday inside the West Williamson Community Center. The 1987-88 and 1988-89 boys basketball teams were recognized for being the only teams to win back-to-back...
WHS Athletic Hall of Fame officially inducts 27th class
WILLIAMSON — The Williamson High School Athletic Hall of Fame officially inducted their 27th class of deserving Wolfpack athletes on Saturday as they held the 2024 Induction Ceremony. The ceremony and accompanying dinner was held inside a packed out West Williamson Community Center on the old Williamson pool property.
Community gardens feeling impact of dry conditions
KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. (WCHS) — Community gardens in the area provide food for people who need it. Heart and Hand in South Charleston has a community garden that helps provide food for the food pantry it runs, but recipients may be seeing fewer veggies in their food boxes. "If...
Badcock Furniture closing in Pulaski, Fairlawn
Badcock Home Furniture & More is closing both its Pulaski and Fairlawn locations as part of a company-wide shutdown. The closings are due to the bankruptcy filing recently of Badcock’s parent company Conn’s. News broke early this week on Badcock’s Facebook page that the company is closing all...
Annual Tazewell Co. Fair Youth Horse Show showcases talents of young equestrians
TAZEWELL, Va. (WVVA) -While the Tazewell County Fair isn’t officially starting until August 6th, on Saturday, the fairgrounds hosted an annual fair tradition that let kids show off their skills in an equine competition. The Tazewell County Fair Youth Horse Show has been a long running tradition for the...
River Turtles season comes to close
The Pulaski River Turtles closed out the 2024 Appalachian League season on Wednesday, beating the Tri-State Coal Cats, 12-4 in Calfee Park. With the win, Pulaski finishes the 2024 season with a 23-24 record, 7 ½ games behind East Division winner Danville (31-17). Pulaski ended the season in third place in the East.
Taste of Nitro Food Festival returns, raising funds for local food pantry
NITRO, W.Va (WCHS) — The Taste of Nitro Food Festival returned Saturday for the first time since 2019 and organizers said this year was expected to be the biggest turnout. It featured live music, all sorts of different foods and activities for kids. This is an event designed to...
Kermit man found dead after crash in Logan County
LOGAN, W.Va. — A Mingo County man was found dead from injuries sustained in a crash on Route 10 in Logan County, authorities said. The family of John Newsome, 43, of Kermit, reported Newsome missing to Mingo County Sheriff Joe Smith’s office after he failed to return home from work early Wednesday. Newsome worked in the Elk River Mines.
Sheriff: Abingdon man dead after ATV accident
DICKENSON COUNTY, Va. (WJHL) – The Dickenson County Sheriff’s Office confirmed an Abingdon man was killed after an overnight ATV accident. The man has been identified as Kenny Eugene Collin Jr., 44, according to Dickenson County Sheriff Jeremy Fleming. According to Sheriff Fleming, Collin was last seen on the ATV around 8 p.m. on Friday. […]
Mingo's Hall set for fourth MMA bout in September
After a long hiatus, Cheyenne Hall will be heading back to the MMA squared octagon on Saturday, Sept. 14 for her fourth professional bout. Hall, a Mingo County native, Pittsburgh resident and the daughter of Tug Valley High School softball coach Rocky Hall, is scheduled to fight Krissa Timbs in the Coliseum Combat Zone in her hometown of Pittsburgh.
New TV mini-series set to film in Monroe County
SWEET SPRINGS, WV (WVNS) — The pleasant town of Sweet Springs, West Virginia is about to become the background for a new television mini-series. The series will showcase the beauty of the state, while also bringing excitement, exposure, and economic growth. The show, “P27: The Series,” which is inspired by true events, grapples with the […]
Laela’s Hope Cat Rescue celebrates more than 100 adoptions
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) – The community has a soft spot for Laela’s Hope Cat Rescue and adoptions have taken off, thanks to their partnership with Dream Away Cat Rescue and Pet Supplies Plus. They are celebrating 103 and counting!. “Very grateful for them and the Pet Supplies Plus...
Appalachian Arts and Crafts Fair returns for 59th year
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) – If you are looking for homemade items and crafts, look no further. The Appalachian Arts and Crafts Fair is celebrating their 59th year of operation. The event consists of vendors, food and demonstrations! The two-day fair features artists and crafters from across the Appalachian region. The Fair is organized by the […]
Beckley Mayor sued over honey
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The newly elected Mayor of Beckley is facing a civil lawsuit for allegedly owing money related to honey. A civil lawsuit filed in Raleigh County Magistrate Court claims that Marvin Mitchem asserts that Mayor Ryan Neal owes him $734 for honey. Lootpress contacted Ryan Neal for his comments regarding the lawsuit. […]
Operation Backpack seeks to address needs of Southern WV students
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Operation Backpack is once again collecting school supplies for students in need throughout multiple counties in Southern West Virginia. For more than twenty-five years, Cindy Parker has served as coordinator for Operation Backpack, a church-and-community-based initiative which has provided backpacks and other school supplies to students in need throughout the Southern […]
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