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RCB Clinic Pediatric Department to host pool party
LEWISBURG, W.Va. – Dive into summer fun with the Robert C. Byrd Clinic (RCBC) Pediatric Department at their upcoming Pool Party! This free event invites children and families for a refreshing evening of aquatic fun on Sunday, July 28th, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the White Sulphur Springs Pool.
Fayette County Humane Society at Code Red status, shelter over capacity
FAYETTEVILLE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Fayette County Humane Society has announced that the shelter is currently over capacity with more than 90 dogs, leading to the declaration of a Code Red situation for the organization. The notice came on Monday after noon, with the Fayette County Humane Society indicating that the shelter is currently 18 dogs […]
Summers County Recycling Collection Center gets new truck
HINTON, WV (WVNS) — The Summers County Recycling Collection Center has received a new truck that will help them expand their services. The truck was funded by the Department of Environmental Protection’s Rehabilitation Environmental Action Plan. Zack Kelly, the Operations Director for the Summers County Solid Waste Authority, said he hopes the truck is just […]
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 […]
Raleigh County Sheriff’s Office warns of phone scams
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Raleigh County Sheriff’s Office (RCSO) has issued a warning to the public regarding a new wave of phone scams. According to the RCSO, scammers are calling or leaving messages for individuals, falsely claiming to be representatives from the Sheriff’s Office. They assert that the recipient has missed a court date […]
Philip Dickerson Memorial Car Show to benefit scholarship fund
OAK HILL, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Philip Dickerson Memorial Car Show is set to take place on August 3, 2024, from 4 PM to 8 PM at the Starlight Drive-In in Oak Hill. The event aims to raise funds for the Philip Dickerson Scholarship Fund. Philip Dickerson was a graduate of Midland Trail High School […]
High water reported on Robert C. Byrd Drive in Beckley
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – High water has been reported on Robert C. Byrd Drive in Beckley following early morning showers. According to West Virginia 511, Robert C. Byrd Drive and Ewart Avenue in Beckley are currently experiencing high water issues. This is located in the area of Captain D’s on West Virginia Route 16. Beckley […]
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, […]
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 […]
Gospel Festival At Bartley Ranch
Bartley Ranch hosted the Gospel Festival that is part of the month long Artown celebration. Bartley Ranch hosted the Gospel Festival that is part of the month long Artown celebration. It featured prayer, a fashion show and multiple performances.
Celebrating the Norman Jordan African American Arts and Heritage Academy: A Legacy of Arts and Culture
The Norman Jordan African American Arts and Heritage Academy has a rich history rooted in the vision of Norman Jordan, a poet and playwright from the Black Arts Movement in Cleveland, Ohio. Born and partially raised in Ansted, West Virginia, Jordan is the most published African American author in the state’s history. He founded the academy with the mission of developing and assisting youth with interests in the arts. Over the years, the academy has grown into a celebrated program, known for its dedication to African American arts and heritage. Norman’s legacy lives on through the academy, which has been a cornerstone of the community for decades, inspiring and nurturing young talent.
McGraw Family holds 71st annual reunion in Pineville
PINEVILLE, WV (WVNS) — The McGraw family of Wyoming County can count themselves among the few families who have continually held family reunions every year for decades. Tracing their family line back to one man, the McGraw family has dozens of members among them. These people are proud of their family history and celebrate it […]
West Virginia Governor Justice to speak to the Women of Asphalt in Wheeling on Tuesday
West Virginia Governor Jim Justice is back in the Ohio Valley on Tuesday to speak to the Women of Asphalt. Gov. Justice will be at Waterfront Hall as the Keynote Speaker. The Governor will speak at Noon with speakers Dan Milleson, owner of Waterfront Hall, and WofA Board of Trustees Member Lora Collins speaking at 1pm.
2 charged in Morgantown after juvenile says they were hit with a belt for ‘discipline’
Tequila Pase, 25, and Christopher Brown, 33, both of Morgantown have been charged with child abuse after a juvenile disclosed instances of them using a belt for "discipline" in Morgantown.
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