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First female astronaut from West Virginia shares dream with the Mountain State
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) – One Mountaineer will soon be able to see the Mountain State from way up high, as she gets ready to become the first female astronaut from West Virginia. Emily Calandrelli is the face of the hit Netflix series ‘Emily’s Wonder Lab’. Calandrelli isn’t just a star on the screen, she’s also a […]
Gov. Justice, WorkForce West Virginia announce Disaster Unemployment Assistance benefits are now available for communities impacted by storms and flooding April 11-12, 2024
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WVDN) — Governor Jim Justice and WorkForce West Virginia announced that Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) benefits are available to qualifying individuals living or working in Hancock, Kanawha, Marshall, Ohio, Roane, Wetzel and Wood counties. These counties were designated as major disaster areas by the President on May 24, 2024, following an official request by Gov. Justice. […] The post Gov. Justice, WorkForce West Virginia announce Disaster Unemployment Assistance benefits are now available for communities impacted by storms and flooding April 11-12, 2024 appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Gov. Justice announces over $18.6 million in ARC grant award recommendations for projects across West Virginia
CHARLESTON W.Va. (WVDN) — Gov. Jim Justice today announced over $18.6 million in Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) grant funding recommendations for 11 projects across West Virginia. The West Virginia Department of Economic Development administers the state’s Appalachian Regional Commision program, which is a partnership of federal, state and local participants providing financial and technical assistance for economic development and infrastructure […] The post Gov. Justice announces over $18.6 million in ARC grant award recommendations for projects across West Virginia appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
‘Get Ship Done!’ Mail-N-More to open new location in Bluefield
BLUEFIELD, VA (LOOTPRESS) – The Tazewell Chamber of Commerce has announced an upcoming Grand Opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the arrival of Mail-N-More to the Bluefield area. Scheduled to take place at 3:00pm on Monday, July 22, 2024, the ceremony will welcome the shipping and supply service as the latest addition to the local […]
Man charged with First-Degree Murder in Wyoming County
MABEN, WV (WVNS) — A man was arrested and charged with First-Degree Murder in Wyoming County after shooting a woman with a shotgun. According to a criminal complaint, troopers with the West Virginia State Police responded to a house in the Maben area of Wyoming County around 10:45 p.m. on Thursday, July 18, 2024 due […]
Silver Alert canceled for Raleigh County woman
UPDATE (3:16 p.m. on Friday, July 19): The Silver Alert for Joyce Holland has been canceled, according to Metro 911. RALEIGH COUNTY, WV (WOWK) – Authorities have issued a Silver Alert for a Raleigh County woman. According to Raleigh County and Kanawha County 911 dispatchers, Joyce Louise Holland, 86, was reported missing Friday afternoon shortly […]
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 […]
Elderly population faces housing crisis
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) – Affordable housing is an issue that spreads across all demographics.However, it seems one age group is being hit hard. The elderly are now facing a housing crisis, even those who may already have homes. Their homes are falling into disrepair, and they cannot either afford to fix them or struggle physically. […]
New Circuit Judge for Raleigh County to be sworn in
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — Todd Kirby was sworn in as a Judge in the Tenth Judicial Circuit for Raleigh County. On Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at 11:30 A.M., the event will be held in the ceremonial courtroom in the historic Raleigh County Courthouse in Beckley. Tenth Judicial Circuit Judge Andrew Dimlich will deliver the oath […]
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 […]
Kids get the real deal with Lunch and Legos at Craft Memorial Library
BLUEFIELD, WV (WVNS) – Craft Memorial Library hosted a Lunch and Legos event for local children on Friday, July 19, 2024. Kids were able to craft whatever their hearts desired with the Legos at the library. Some of these creative Lego creations included a beach, a dog boat, and a police chase. The library workers even […]
Body recovered from Summersville Lake identified as missing man
UPDATE: (5 p.m. Friday, July 19) – West Virginia State Police have confirmed a body found in Summersville Lake is that of a Morgantown man who went missing in the area Sunday. According to West Virginia State Police, the man has been identified as 44-year-old Scott David Saylor. He was first reported missing Monday, July […]
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