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Country Roads Band performs at Friday in the Park
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Members of the Beckley community made their way out to Word Park on Friday for the latest Friday in the Park event featuring the Country Roads Band. Also featured as part of the event were a number of on-site vendors, including the Patriot Food Wagon which served burgers and hotdogs, and […]
No home games to be played at Calvert Field this season
KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. (WSAZ) - As summer is coming to a close and school sports are beginning again, the members of the East Bank Middle School football team are having to face a harsh reality this season -- they won’t be able to play on their home field. After...
Scattered Rain Expected Through Next Week
WOAY-TV (Oak Hill, WV): A pattern change will continue to bring more seasonable temperatures and a shower or thunderstorm on occasion. Rain will fall at your house Saturday morning to mid-afternoon and likely Monday and/or Tuesday and Wednesday afternoon. These showers will last 20 minutes and likely occur once, perhaps twice. The rain expected over the next 7 days will be scattered, but the entire landscape will see a drenching at some point by next Friday. The rain will keep the drought from digger deeper into the red, so that is good news. The garden will still need watering though to survive despite the off and on rain.
Summers County Historical Society Receives Grant
SUMMERS COUNTY W.Va. (Hinton News) - The Summers County Historical Society is pleased to announce that it has received a grant from the National Coal Heritage Area Authority to make improvements at Hilltop Cemetery located in Hinton. The cemetery, founded about 1877, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The grant was matched 1:1 with another grant from the Hinton Area Foundation and other resources from the Historical Society including volunteer labor and donations. The Historical Society would like to thank the many people who have supported this project. The major use of the grant will be to remove...
Fridays in the Park offers a variety of music
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) – Fridays in the Park was back in Beckley on July 19, 2024. The Country Roads Band made an appearance to play music for the crowd. Free lemonade was given out and those who attended had the chance to enjoy vendors. Jill Moorefield, Director of Beckley Events, said Fridays in the Park […]
Beckley woman jailed after strangling another woman
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A Beckley woman is in jail after she strangled another woman. On July 8, 2024, Beckley Police responded to a reported assault on Scott Ave. Upon arrival, Police spoke with the victim, who explained that she had been involved in a physical altercation with her roommate, Tabatha McClain. The victim mentioned […]
7 Brew Coffee Cuts Ribbon in Beckley and Donates $2,000 to Just for Kids Child Advocacy Center
BECKLEY W.Va. (WVDN) – 7 Brew, the drive-thru coffee concept revolutionizing the coffee industry, today held a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 4050 Robert C. Byrd Drive to celebrate the grand opening of its first stand in West Virginia. “We are excited to bring the first 7 Brew to the state of West Virginia so that locals can […] The post 7 Brew Coffee Cuts Ribbon in Beckley and Donates $2,000 to Just for Kids Child Advocacy Center appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Drips and Drabs Return; Tropics Staying Quiet
WOAY-TV (Oak Hill, WV): A pattern shift is finally bringing occasional rain while a typical early season phenomena is triggering the Atlantic tropical season to go dormant temporarily. Chief Meteorologist Chad Merrill explains:
24 Hours of Appalachia: Miners and Loggers Delight
HINTON W.Va. (Hinton News) - Hinton and Southern West Virginia are set to welcome thrill-seekers and adventure enthusiasts from across the nation for the highly anticipated event, "24 Hours of Appalachia: Miners and Loggers Delight," taking place on July 26-28. This exhilarating 24-hour endurance rally is expected to draw a sizable crowd of competitors and spectators, traveling from all corners of the United States. The influx of visitors is anticipated to significantly boost the local economy, providing a surge in business for local hotels, restaurants, and shops. This event highlights the rich cultural heritage and recreational opportunities the Appalachian region offers,...
Wyoming County man arrested for murder of woman he was in a relationship with
MABEN, W.Va. — A Wyoming County man is jail after state troopers say he shot and killed a woman he was in a relationship with. According to troopers, Timothy Bennett, 62, allegedly shot and killed Brenda Tilley, 72, both of Maben. State Police responded to the incident at around...
Wyoming County man faces murder charges after shooting partner, troopers say
WYOMING COUNTY, W.Va. (WCHS) — A Wyoming County man has been arrested and charged with murder following a shooting Thursday night, troopers say. Timothy Bennett, 62, of Maben, has been arrested in connection to the murder of Brenda Tilly, 72, whom he had been in a relationship with, according to West Virginia State Police.
Raleigh County Parks and Recreation hiring for Office Manager
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — Raleigh County Parks and Recreation Authority is looking to hire a permanent Office Manager for their Beckley office. This position is full time and includes benefits. Duties for this position are the following: Other duties will also be assigned with this position. If you or anyone is interested in applying, submit […]
Food, Fun, & Vendors event returns to Water Festival for second year
HINTON, WV (WVNS) — The Water Festival kicks off this weekend in Summers County, but there is one event that is designed to encourage more people to come out. The Food, Fun, and Vendors event promises “A Taste of New River”. There will be several food trucks, a variety of vendors, and live music at […]
7 Brew Coffee hosts Grand Opening and ribbon cutting ceremony
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The latest coffee shop to pop up in the Beckley area, 7 Brew Coffee hosted a Grand Opening and ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday with the Beckley-Raleigh County Chamber of Commerce. Situated off of Robert C. Byrd Drive near Staples and Burger King, 7 Brew Coffee has hit the ground running […]
Greater Beckley Christian Middle School Girls Basketball Program has 9-0 season
BECKLEY W.Va. (Hinton News) - A big congratulations to the Greater Beckley Christian Middle School Girls Basketball Program for an outstanding performance in going 9-0 and being the 2024 Beckley Summer League Middle School Champions! The team includes girls from multiple counties including Summers. The post Greater Beckley Christian Middle School Girls Basketball Program has 9-0 season appeared first on The Hinton News.
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