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Local school librarian nominated as finalist for 2025 West Virginia Service Personnel of the Year
MARSHALL COUNTY, W.Va. (WTRF) — A Marshall County School employee is gaining state-wide recognition for her exceptional role in serving two elementary schools. Nicole McCulley is among five finalists for the 2025 West Virginia Service Personnel of the Year. She serves as Center McMechen and Glen Dale Elementary School’s librarian. Her peers recognized McCulley’s dedication […]
Lobbyists file reports covering 2024 West Virginia legislative session expenses
CHARLESTON — Lobbying expenses on lawmakers during the West Virginia Legislature’s 2024 regular session earlier this year were on par with expenses during the same time period last year, while one county government and one public university filed contracts for lobbying services by a July 1 deadline. Registered...
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 […]
Back to School Summer Fest
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) – One local church plans to host something special for kids heading back to school. United Apostolic Faith Church is hosting Back to School Summer Fest. Those who attend can enjoy games, music, vendors, food, and giveaways. American Pro Wrestling will be putting on a show as well. Pastor Timothy Scholfield and […]
Free Lemonade Days return to the Bluefields
BLUEFIELD, WV (WVNS) – The hot temperatures from earlier in the week earned the Bluefields free lemonade on Friday, July 19, 2024. The Chamber of Commerce of the Two Virginias has made a deal since 1939 that if temperatures hit 90 degrees or higher at the Mercer County Airport, they will give out free lemonade. […]
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...
Bramwell Suites opens for business
BRAMWELL, WV (WVNS) – The iconic Bramwell Corner Store is finally opening the Corner Suites.The 50’s style diner is proud to present their exclusive rooms to the public. The two apartments can sleep 12 people each, meaning up to 24 people can stay on the entire floor. Co-owner John Husband says they tried to keep […]
$35,000 scratch-off winner sold in Summersville
SUMMERSVILLE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A $35,000 scratch-off winner was recently sold in Summersville. According to the West Virginia Lottery, on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, a winning $35,000 Big 7s 1195 scratch-off was sold in Summersville. The winning ticket was purchased at GoMart #95 on Webster Road. The winner has been identified as Florence C. by […]
American, Flight Attendants Union Reach Tentative Labor Contract
American Airlines and its flight attendant union announced Friday that they had reached a tentative contract agreement after extensive mediation. The agreement between the airline and the Association of Professional Flight Attendants (APFA) must first be reviewed by the union board of directors and executive committee, with plans to do so on Wednesday, the union said in a statement.
16-year-old from Roanoke shot and killed in Myrtle Beach
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - A teenage boy from Roanoke died after an early morning shooting in Myrtle Beach. Myrtle Beach Police Department officers responded early Saturday morning to a shooting on North Ocean Blvd. The coroner’s office states Jakolbi Taylor, 16, was shot while in the 16th Avenue N. Beach...
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