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State faces health-care facilities decisions
Late last Friday, West Virginia’s Department of Health Facilities issued a press release announcing that four state-run facilities — Jackie Withrow Hospital in Beckley, John Manchin Sr. Health Care Center in Fairmont, Hopemont Hospital in Terra Alta and Lakin Hospital in West Columbia — were being considered for possible sale.
Jude wins fourth Mountain State Golf Classic title
GLADE SPRINGS — Mingo County's Davey Jude brought home the Mountain State Golf Classic Championship for a fourth time on Monday as he led wire-to-wire and won the three-day event by nine strokes. Jude, who is a business man in Kermit, shot a 67 in the final round on...
Man, Logan 10-12 softball compete in state tournament
The Man and Logan 10-11-12-year-old All-Star softball teams recently made the trip to Fayetteville for the West Virginia state tournament, and both teams made good runs despite being unable to capture the championship. Man defeated St. Albans 13-1 before dropping into the loser's bracket with a 4-0 loss to Hite...
Fayetteville – WV Route 16, Road Paving
Fayette County, WV – West Virginia Route 16, will have one lane closed from milepost 15.33 to milepost 16.92, from 6:30 a.m. Monday, July 15, 2024, through 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 24, 2024, for roadway paving. Inclement weather or unforeseen circumstances may affect the project schedule. Local traffic will...
Beckley Fire Department and American Red Cross kick-off ‘Camp Do Good’ blood drive
This summer, the American Red Cross and Beckley Fire Department invite you to “Do Good, Feel Good and Help others.”. Save a life by donating blood, platelets or plasma. Schedule your appointment today; you even get new swag for giving. “We get emails all the time saying how there...
Dispute between two men results in stabbing
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A dispute between two men, one of which called the other’s wife a “stupid b*tch”, resulted in a stabbing. On May 22, 2024, around 10:37 PM, Raleigh County EOC dispatched Beckley Police Department Officers to the Smart Hotel at 1909 Harper Road in Beckley, Raleigh County, West Virginia, for a reported […]
The days of 90 degrees are numbered as big changes expected this week; some rain too!
Monday will be another hot and muggy day with temps rising into the low 90s. Heat indexes push the upper 90s for our western counties while our mountains skirt the low 90s. Stay hydrated out there. An area of disturbance by the Great Lakes continues to try to through moisture our way but high pressure […]
New River Gorge National Park and Preserve & Friends of NRGNPP to host volunteer recruitment event
GLEN JEAN, WV (WVNS) — New River Gorge National Park and Preserve (NRGNPP) and Friends of New River Gorge National Park and Preserve encourage will soon be holding a community outreach support event spotlighting the Trail Volunteer Program there and at Bluestone National Scenic River. The event take place on Tuesday, July 23, and run […]
Rivers Nearing Mid-July Low Flow Levels Amidst Drought
WOAY-TV (Oak Hill, WV): The heat and dry weather are working in tandem to dry out the soil and the area rivers and streams. The river and stream levels are declining and an analog year to this summer is 1964. Rainfall was very scarce and temperatures actually cooler than average during that summer. What we are seeing this summer is that a bit more rain than the summer of 1964 was offset by much above average temperatures. The heat dries the soil readily, so it offsets the even drier summer we had in 1964.
Obituary: Anna Marie Keene Anderson, 81
Anna Marie Keene Anderson Anna Marie Keene Anderson, 81, of Lewisburg, WV, passed away, Thursday, July 11, 2024, at the Autumn Way Assisted Living in Rupert, WV. Born August 9, 1942, in Lewisburg, WV, she was the daughter of the late Ladora D. and Lena Frances Gabbert Keene. Anna was a member of the Calvary […] The post Obituary: Anna Marie Keene Anderson, 81 appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
One dead following accident involving motorcycle in Wyoming County
KOPPERSTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – One individual has been confirmed dead following a traffic accident involving a motorcycle on Friday. The Oceana Fire Department reports that Route 85 in the Kopperston area near 76th Street has been shut down until further notice as a result of the incident. Details regarding the accident itself are scarce at […]
Fright Nights to begin casting for 2024 haunt
DANIELS, WV (WVNS) — Fright Nights at the Resort at Glade Springs will begin casting for the 2024 haunt in a matter of weeks. The haunt has multiple areas ranging from a haunted corn maze to Camp Kilamee to spook visitors who dare to enter. Desiree Christian, Scare Coach for Fright Nights, said they have […]
Mountain State Golf Classic: Vest closes gap on Jude ahead of final day
Pipestem – A year ago Davey Jude took the lead on Day 2 of the Mountain State Golf Classic, shooting a 65, 7-under par, at Pipestem. The Summers County course wasn’t as kind to the three-time champion on Sunday. Jude, who shot 8-under Saturday at Grandview, had a...
Beckley man serving life sentence for murder of 17-year-old sentenced for federal gun crime
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A Beckley man currently serving a life sentence has been sentenced for a federal gun crime in connection to the murder of a 17-year-old. Steven Marvin Lawson Jr., also known as “Bali,” 30, of Beckley, was sentenced Friday to 10 years in federal prison for being a felon in possession of […]
Raleigh County man arrested after stealing car title, $10,000 worth of collectible coins
CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A Raleigh County man has been arrested after stealing a car title and $10,000 worth of collectible coins. According to a criminal complaint, on Saturday, June 29, 2024, at 3:49 PM, police were dispatched to a residence on Kanawha Blvd West in Charleston, following a report of stolen goods from a […]
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