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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 […]
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...
WV State Police release statement following drowning death in Summersville Lake
SUMMERSVILLE W.Va. (WVDN) – A man has drowned in Summersville Lake. The West Virginia State Police released the following statement: “On Monday, July 15, 2024, at 8:51 pm, Trooper L. L. Cox received a call in reference to a missing person. The victim, identified as 44 year old Scott David Saylor of Morgantown, WV had […] The post WV State Police release statement following drowning death in Summersville Lake appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Man arrested in shooting death of Maben woman
MABEN W.Va. (WVDN) – A man has been arrested for the shooting death of a woman in Maben. The West Virginia State Police released the following statement: “On Thursday, July 18, 2024, at approximately 1040 pm, Cpl M. C. Shifflette and Tpr P. M. Browning responded to Boone Street in Maben, WV in reference to […] The post Man arrested in shooting death of Maben woman appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Boone County man arrested after authorities find drugs and cash, troopers say
BOONE COUNTY, W.Va. (WCHS) — A Boone County man faces felony drug charges after he was caught with various amounts of drugs and $1,000 Thursday, troopers said. Jamie Osborne, 36, was arrested and charged with two counts of possession with intent to deliver after troopers responded to a disturbance call to Boone Motor Lodge in Danville.
East Bank community concerned for the future of their football field
EAST BANK, W.Va (WCHS) — Structural engineers recommended East Bank Middle School to not use their football field until serious repairs are made. They were told the students can use this field for practices, but because the bleachers and press box have been condemned by the county, they are unable to host games there.
Fire out behind Busy Beaver in Weirton shopping plaza
WEIRTON, W.Va. (WTRF) — A fire is out at a Weirton shopping plaza after a truck hit a utility wire. Pictures on social media showed black smoke pouring out from behind the plaza off Three Springs Drive this afternoon. Crews received a call that a fire had started behind the Busy Beaver. Weirton Fire Captain […]
‘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 sentenced for selling ghost guns in West Virginia
CLARKSBURG, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A man has been sentenced for selling ghost guns in West Virginia. According to U.S. Attorney William Ihlenfeld, Brandon Michael Reckert, 30, from Purcellville, Virginia, has been sentenced to 70 months in prison for possessing and selling ghost guns, privately manufactured and unregistered firearms. Court documents reveal that Reckert advertised and […]
Stephen Colbert jokes about Babydog “You fools! You can’t have a dog at the same convention as Kristi Noem”
Stephen Colbert joked about Babydog, Republican West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice's English bulldog, running for President, saying she would be better than Independent candidate Robert F. Kennedy because "She takes her worm medication."
West Virginia Announces Teacher of the Year Finalists, Including Local Educator Krista Blankenship
FAIRMONT, W.Va. (WVPREBB) – Though school may be out for students, teachers across West Virginia continue to be recognized for their dedication and hard work. The West Virginia Department of Education recently announced five finalists for Teacher of the Year, one of whom hails from north-central West Virginia. “It’s...
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