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FCI Beckley family group wants inmate reports investigated
BEAVER, WV (WVNS) — Family members of those incarcerated at FCI Beckley, a medium security federal correctional institution with a minimum-security satellite camp, said that they are concerned about facility conditions. An informal group of about 200 people have formed a support system, made up of those whose loved ones are serving time at the […]
West Virginia ranked second best place to retire to in the country
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — The Mountain State has beaten out 48 other states to claim the second place ranking in Bankrate’s Best Places to Retire list. Beating out Georgia, South Carolina, and Missouri in the top five, the only state to beat out West Virginia was Delaware. Bankrate reports the Mountain State had the top […]
Park Middle School gym construction continues in Beckley
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — The Roadrunners at Park Middle School in Beckley will see a new gymnasium and classrooms, once construction of a new wing is completed. Raleigh County Schools Superintendent Dr. Serena Starcher said on Monday, July 29, 2024, that STEM and computer science rooms were practically ready for students and that she anticipated […]
Raleigh County Family Support Center invites you to Community Night
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) – El Mariachi in Beaver has graciously volunteered to host a community night to aid the Raleigh County Family Support Center (RCFSC). The restaurant champions community work, with 20 percent of proceeds supporting youth and family organizations. “Everybody goes out (and) they learn about RCFSC. They...
Raleigh County Family Support Center & United Way unveil Little Free Library location
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Raleigh County Family Support Center on Tuesday teamed with United Way of Southern West Virginia for the unveiling of a Little Free Library location which will provide literary materials to young readers throughout Raleigh County. Granted as one of only 50 new locations across the country, the resource was unveiled […]
White Oak Public Service District receives investment from USDA Rural Development
GLEN JEAN, WV (WVNS) — The United States Department of Agriculture Rural Development made a major investment into the White Oak Public Service District in Fayette County. USDA Rural Development invested $1.6 million dollars into the Glen Jean Wastewater Treatment Facility which falls under White Oak PSD jurisdiction. This is the latest in a line […]
Ace Adventure/Hope in the Hills to run colorful to end opiate addiction in Appalachia
OAK HILL, WV (WOAY) – Get colorful for a great cause benefitting Hope in the Hills’ mission to end opiate addiction in Appalachia. Join them on Saturday, August 3, 2024, for the Color Dash for Hope 5K Run. There are cash prizes for the top three men and women who place.
Construction begins on 7 miles of trails for Oak Hill’s Needleseye Park
OAK HILL, WV (LOOTPRESS) – An expansion of Fayette County’s Needleseye Park is set to begin on Monday as construction gets underway for seven miles of contracted trails within the park. The City of Oak Hill Parks and Recreation authority provided the update over the weekend, noting that work would be getting underway on Monday […]
$1.7 million invested to improve clean water access, reliable sewer systems in Fayette County
SCARBRO, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced a $1.7 million investment toward the improvement of waster a reliable sewer systems infrastructure for Fayette County’s White Oak Public Service District. The announcement came on Monday from USDA Rural Development West Virginia State Director Ryan Thorn, who emphasized the importance of access to […]
The Historic Fayette Theater is hosting their second annual Gala
FAYETTEVILLE, WV (WOAY)- If you missed last year’s red-carpet glamour, don’t fret as the Historic Fayette Theater’s Gala is coming back. The Historic Fayette Theater will be hosting a masquerade for this year’s gala. It will be held at the Gaines Estate on September 7th. Guests can enjoy a variety of things for this year’s event.
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