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Raleigh County Schools Back-to-School Wellness & Community Outreach Fair hosted at convention center
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Hundreds of students, families, and community members made their way to the Beckley-Raleigh County Convention Center on Friday, where Raleigh County Schools hosted its annual Back-to-School Wellness and Community Outreach Fair. A multitude of organizations set up in support of the event, engaging with students and families, and providing valuable insight […]
Beckley Police seek public’s help in locating two missing teens
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Beckley Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating two missing teenagers who may be in the Raleigh County area. Jack Silas Platter, 16, was last seen in Cabell County on July 30th. Elijah Michael Green, 13, was last seen on July 29th, also in Cabell County. Green is […]
Raleigh County students head to WVU to join “The Pride of WV” Marching Band
RALEIGH COUNTY, WV (WOAY)- College move in day is right around the corner for most, but collegiate band members across the nation have started heading to campuses for band camp. Three Raleigh County students are bringing their marching skills from southern West Virginia, all the way to Morgantown. Anticipation is...
Comfy and dry overnight; Sunday brings back mostly sunny skies
Saturday evening starts off rather comfy with most in the 70s. Mostly clear skies this evening will be perfect for those heading to the State Fair of West Virginia’s Fireworks show, starting at 10:30 PM! Clear skies remain for the rest of the overnight as overnight low drop into the upper to middle 50s! Sunday […]
What’s happening during day three at the State Fair of West Virginia
FAIRLEA, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The State Fair of West Virginia continues today, Saturday, August 10, 2024, offering another full day of entertainment and activities for visitors of all ages. Sponsored by UScellular, the fair gates open at 8:00 AM, with carnival rides starting at 11:00 AM and the West Virginia Lottery opening at 12:00 PM. […]
WVU School of Nursing Selected as State's Top RN program for Second Consecutive Year
The West Virginia University School of Nursing has been named as the 2024 Best RN Program in West Virginia by RegisteredNursing.org. This marks the second year in a row for the recognition. “The WVU School of Nursing prides itself on academic excellence and this ranking highlights the outstanding work of...
Dr. Alicestyne Turley talks Emancipation Saturday history and significance
PADUCAH — Hotel Metropolitan hosted Dr. Alicestyne Turley Friday to give a presentation on Emancipation Saturday. Emancipation Saturday, also known as the 8th of August, is when the news of emancipation reached Kentucky, Tennessee, and West Virginia. It is also the day Andrew Johnson, the 17th president of the...
‘A Community Conversation With West Virginia Women’ draws crowd to War Memorial Building
SHEPHERDSTOWN — Around 100 local residents filled the seats in the ballroom of the War Memorial Building on Aug. 1, ready to share their concerns with three women running for office in the General Election on Nov. 5. “A Community Conversation With West Virginia Women” began with a comment...
Local man charged in connection to drug bust made in Summers County
HINTON, WV (WVNS) – A major drug bust was made in Summers County and one man is being charged in relation to this bust. On the night of Thursday, August 8, 2024 the Summers County Sheriff’s Office received information on a wanted individual’s whereabouts. While they did not find the wanted individual after arriving on […]
State Fair Concert Series: Seether
FAIRLEA W.Va. (WVDN) – In this edition of the State Fair Concert Series, we will focus on the band Seether. WHO IS SEETHER? A South African rock band, Seether was arguably a top 3 or 4 band in the early to mid-2000s. They were formed in 1999 in Pretoria, Gauteng by lead vocalist Shaun Morgan, […] The post State Fair Concert Series: Seether appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Twin Falls Resort State Park Unveils Revitalized Nature Center at Park Lodge
MULLENS, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Governor Justice announced the grand opening of the newly relocated and updated Nature Center at Twin Falls Resort State Park. “The enhanced Nature Center improves the Twin Falls experience for families and visitors by offering better accessibility and a stronger link to the natural features that define us as West Virginians,” […]
Deputy killed, another injured in Smyth County, Va. shooting
SMYTH COUNTY, Va. (WJHL) — One deputy was killed and another was injured in a shooting Friday evening in Smyth County, Virginia. In a press conference late Friday, officials confirmed that Smyth County Sheriff’s Office deputy Hunter Reedy, 27, was killed. A second deputy named Michael Fedorchuk was also shot, and he was released from […]
Marshall County's Allen earns statewide honor for her agricultural contributions
MARSHALL COUNTY, W.Va. — Esther Allen will be one of six women honored at the West Virginia State Fair for her contributions in the agriculture industry. "I'm a talker, I'm sorry, and I love to come to the farmer's market and talk to people,” Allen said. Allen is...
Sunset Memorial Park under fire for landscaping practices
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — One local cemetery has come under scrutiny for their landscaping practices. Leigh Price’s grandparents are laid to rest in the Highlawn Garden section of Sunset Memorial Park in Beckley. Her grandmother was buried back in 2011 and her grandfather, a Korean War veteran, was buried in 2019. Price said she visits […]
$311,601.50 approved by Raleigh County Commission for Ghent Gig Ready Project
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A pay request totaling several hundred thousand dollars was approved on Tuesday by the Raleigh County Commission for the Ghent Gig Ready Project. Raleigh County Commission members assembled at the commission offices on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, for the first Regular Session meeting for the month of August. The final item […]
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