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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...
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 […]
$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 […]
Intake policy at Greenbrier Humane Society temporarily changed due to being at full capacity
LEWISBURG, WV (WVNS) — Due to being at full capacity, the intake policy at the Greenbrier Humane Society will be temporarily changed. According to members of the Greenbrier Humane Society, because they are at full capacity the humane society can only take in sick or injured animals as of Friday, July 19, 2024. The change […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
WDTV Anchor Atticus Pead welcomes new baby!
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - You may have noticed our anchor Atticus Pead has been gone this week. There’s a good reason for that... Atticus and his wife, Ashley, welcomed their new baby yesterday, July 18th!. Baby Pead weighs 8 pounds and 4 ounces, is 19 inches tall, and according...
Morgantown celebrates 100 years of Don Knotts' legacy
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (WCHS) — The city of Morgantown is recognizing a legendary entertainer by paying tribute to West Virginia native Don Knotts. The Metropolitan Theater will be celebrating Knotts' life and legacy from July 20-24 by showing a marathon of his films and featuring special guests and performances. Signage...
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