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Federal corrections officers say pay scale contributes to staffing shortage at FCI-Beckley
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — Union representatives of Local #404-FCI-Beckley have reported that the medium-security men’s federal prison is understaffed. Charlie Turner, president of the union, and executive vice-president Brad McDaniel both said pay for federal corrections officers has not kept pace with pay increases for local and state agencies. As a result, they said, federal […]
Beckley Presbyterian Church celebrates 100 years
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — Beckley Presbyterian Church is celebrating one hundred years in their current building! The congregation has been in the large stone church since 1924, though the official date the church was founded was back in 1872. Monte Mitchell is the current pastor for the church and said their celebration will honor their […]
Paws n Pals Doggy Daycare to host 1-year anniversary, grand opening ribbon cutting
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Paws n Pals Doggy Daycare of Beckley will be hosting a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate one year of serving the Raleigh County area, as well as the recent move to a new location. The pet daycare and boarding center will participate in a ribbon cutting ceremony with the Beckley-Raleigh County […]
Drought is affecting all of WV. Experts say we should prepare for future erratic weather events
Rain may be on the way, but for many West Virginia farmers, damage from this year’s drought has been done. West Virginia remains under a state of emergency due to dry conditions in all 55 counties, particularly in the Eastern Panhandle, which is experiencing extreme drought, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor. “The farmers, particularly […]
Over $100M Federal funds will be used for an energy storage project in Maine using batteries manufactured in West Virginia
Over $100 million in federal funds from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to develop a state-of-the-art multi-day energy storage project in Maine using batteries manufactured in Weirton, West Virginia by Form Energy.
PSC Chairman Lane’s Column: 811 Day – Call Before You Dig!
Every August 11 the calendar page reminds us to call 811 before digging. WV811 is a free service that coordinates with utilities to locate underground pipes and wires before you put a shovel in the ground. You are required by law to call 811 at least 48 hours before you excavate. In our state, the […] The post PSC Chairman Lane’s Column: 811 Day – Call Before You Dig! appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
State of Preparedness issued for all WV counties
CHARLESTON, WV (WVNS) — Governor Jim Justice declared a State of Preparedness for all 55 counties within West Virginia as Tropical Storm Debby continues to bring potential flash flooding, rain, and wind in its wake. While we need the rain in West Virginia, we need to absolutely be ready for the potential impact Tropical Storm […]
Coal Symposium returning to Mercer County next week
PRINCETON, W.Va. (WVVA) - The city of Princeton is gearing up to welcome leaders in the coal mining industry next week for the Bluefield Coal Symposium. The event will kick off Monday evening at the Chuck Mathena Center, being put on by the Chamber of Commerce of the Two Virginias. The event’s purpose is to provide a better understanding of coal mine safety as well as examine the challenges and opportunities for the industry.
The Rncvrt to close at the end of the month
RONCEVERTE W.Va. (WVDN) – The Rncvrt is closing it’s doors on August 31 according to an announcement posted to the restaurant’s official Facebook page on Tuesday, August 7. The statement said: “We are so grateful for the support you have showed us. After a lot of thought, we are saddened to announce that we will […] The post The Rncvrt to close at the end of the month appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
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