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Second bee sting death in Raleigh County
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — A second person is reported as having died due to a bee sting in Raleigh County. Although, this time, the victim did not have a known allergy to the insects. So, how did this happen? Diane Tyson was a healthy 63-year-old Air Force veteran from Raleigh County. As an avid lover […]
Summers County Performing Arts to begin fall semester
HINTON W.Va. (Hinton News) - Summers County Performing Arts, under the direction of Artistic Director Lisa Ann Colombo, will begin its fall semester on August 26. Ballet, jazz, tap, pointe, piano, voice, actor’s connection, violin, line dancing and ballroom dancing are among the classes offered. The studio, located at 211 Temple Street in historic downtown Hinton, is a professional performing arts studio. Summers County Performing Arts is an approved education service provider for the Hope Scholarship. For complete information about the upcoming fall semester call or text 304-445-8075 or visit the website - www.summerscountyperformingarts.com. Classes are offered for ages 3 through adult. The post Summers County Performing Arts to begin fall semester appeared first on The Hinton News.
Summers County Launches Text-to-911 Service
HINTON W.Va. (Hinton News) – Summers County’s 911 Center activated text-to-911 service Wednesday morning, becoming the 28th county Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) in West Virginia to offer the emergency communication option. The new service is a requirement for meeting Next Generation 911 standards and provides an alternative way to contact emergency services for people with hearing and speech impairments, those who are unable to speak safely, or those who do not understand English. To use the service, people should open a text message window, type 911 in the “to” field, and describe the emergency in the message. The 911 Center will receive the sender’s location and other data. Dispatchers can also send text messages and translate them into 20 languages. For questions or comments about the service, contact Summers County’s 911 Center at 304-466-5613 or through Facebook Messenger. The post Summers County Launches Text-to-911 Service appeared first on The Hinton News.
A Peek into Summers County’s Past: The Tenacious Berkeley, Berkleys
SUMMERS COUNTY W.Va. (Hinton News) - This piece is about an almost unheard-of book that has ties to local history spread throughout it. "The Tenacious Berkeley, Berkleys” was written by Earl E. Berkeley from Alderson, West Virginia in 1988. The book tells the history of the Berkley family from ancient and Celtic times up to recent times. Earl had direct ties to Ashby Berkley, best known in Summers County for restoring the old Riverside Inn in Pence Springs in the 1970s and having a colonial-themed restaurant in it for decades. Who then ran the Pence Springs Flea Market and Spring House Antiques...
City Council members urge transparency, eschew executive session for Fruits of Labor lease discussion
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The oft-revisited issue of a Fruits of Labor lease emerged yet again at Tuesday evening’s meeting of Beckley City Council, with council members insisting that the issue be addressed before the public as opposed to during a private executive session discussion. Council member, Natalie Coots stated that the issue had been […]
WVDNR reminds bear hunters about early firearms seasons
SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WVDN) — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) announced that two early firearms seasons for black bear are set to open Aug. 31 and Oct. 5 and reminded hunters to get ready by purchasing their license and stamps. The first early season will be open Aug. 31 to Sept. 8 in […] The post WVDNR reminds bear hunters about early firearms seasons appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Adam Wolfe named new Family Court Judge
PRINCETON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Governor Jim Justice announced today that he is appointing Adam B. Wolfe to fill the vacancy of the 12th Family Circuit Court. Wolfe was elected by the citizens of Mercer and McDowell County to serve as their Family Court Judge for the term beginning in January 2025. Wolfe has practiced law […]
Mercer County Commission to discuss Southern Regional Jail lawsuit at Tuesday meeting
PRINCETON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Mercer County Commissioners will discuss an array of planned agenda items during Tuesday’s regular session meeting including an announcement pertaining to a Southern Regional Jail lawsuit. The meeting of the Mercer County Commission is set to begin at 10:00am on Tuesday, August 13, 2024, and will see various agenda items touched […]
Organizers gearing up for Ahtens-Concord Town Social
ATHENS, WV (LOOTPRESS) – One of the most highly anticipated social events of the year in the Athens area, the Athens-Concord Town Social will once again be bringing together members of the community on Sunday. Scheduled to run from 1:00pm to 4:00pm on Sunday, August 18, 2024, the annual event will coincide with orientation weekend […]
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