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Raleigh County Parks and Recreation hiring for Office Manager
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — Raleigh County Parks and Recreation Authority is looking to hire a permanent Office Manager for their Beckley office. This position is full time and includes benefits. Duties for this position are the following: Other duties will also be assigned with this position. If you or anyone is interested in applying, submit […]
Person seriously injured in mining accident
RALEIGH COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Investigation underway after a woman was seriously injured in a mining accident. West Virginia Director, Marketing and Communications Andy Malinoski confirmed to Lootpress that a serious injury occurred at the Wyco Surface Mine on July 12, 2024. The incident is currently under joint investigation by WVOMHST and MSHA. Malinoski said […]
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 […]
How the recent rainfall has impacted local farms
COOL RIDGE, WV (WVNS) — After weeks of drought, several areas have finally received some meaningful rainfall. However, has it been enough to positively impact local farms? Keith Richmond, County Executive Director for the Raleigh County Farm Service Agency, brought out a soil probe to Okes Family Farm in Cool Ridge to see just how […]
New River CTC to hold Practical Nursing Pinning Ceremony
BEAVER, WV (LOOTPRESS) – New River Community and Technical College has announced details pertaining to the upcoming Practical Nursing Pinning Ceremony set to take place this week. The ceremony, held for the Practical Nursing Program, will take place at 6:00pm on Friday, July 19, 2024, in the Rotunda at the school’s Raleigh County campus. Friends […]
New program hopes to reduce domestic violence in Raleigh County
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) – Domestic violence is a real concern in the United States and more locally, in the Mountain State. According to the National Coalition of Domestic Violence, 33.6 percent of West Virginia women and 41.2 percent of West Virginia men experience domestic violence. The Raleigh County Day Report Center is starting a Batterer […]
Todd Kirby to be sworn in as Circuit Judge at upcoming ceremony
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Recently elected Raleigh County Circuit Judge candidate Todd Kirby will be sworn in next week during a ceremony at the historic Raleigh County Courthouse. An announcement from the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia indicates that the swearing-in will take place at 11:30am on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, with Tenth […]
Carl ‘Bill’ Roop appointed to the 44th District of WV House of Delegates
CHARLESTON, WV (WVNS) — Governor Justice appointed Carl “Bill Roop to the West Virginia House of Delegates. Roop will be representing for the 44th District of Raleigh County. He will be filling the chair that was occupied by Todd Kirby, who took the place of circuit court judge earlier this month.
Justice appoints Beckley attorney to open House of Delegates seat
Raleigh County attorney Carl “Bill” Roop, who was already running for a position in the House of Delegates, was appointed by Gov. Jim Justice on Tuesday to fill the seat vacated earlier this month by Todd Kirby. Kirby, a Republican, was elected to the House in 2022 and...
Energy Express teams with Operation Underdog to bring treats and toys to local pups
SOPHIA, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Students and mentors with WVU Extension’s Energy Express program have been doing some exceptional work at the Ridgeview Elementary School site, teaming with Operation Underdog to bring much needed supplies to some furry friends throughout Raleigh County. A six-week program for children ages K-6, Energy Express brings local children together with […]
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