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Academy Sports + Outdoors to open in Beckley next month
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Academy Sports + Outdoors, a prominent retailer specializing in sporting goods and outdoor recreation, is set to open its first store in Beckley in September 2024. The new location, situated in the Beckley Plaza Shopping Center at 301 Beckley Plaza, will span nearly 70,000 square feet and offer a wide range […]
Beckley man convicted for breaking and entering at Bluestone Coal Preparation Plant
WYOMING COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A Beckley man has been convicted of conspiracy and attempted felony charges. Joseph C. Hornsby, 46, of Beckley, pleaded guilty on August 9, 2024, to one count of conspiracy to commit a felony and one count of attempting to commit a felony. Hornsby is scheduled for sentencing in October 2024. […]
West Virginia Weather: Storms Expected to Impact Weekend Plans
Charleston, WV – West Virginia residents should prepare for an active weather week, with a notable shift from sunny skies to potential storms by the weekend. Today brings a slight chance of showers, though most areas will remain dry as temperatures climb to a high of 84°F. The rest of the workweek will feature a warming trend, with temperatures reaching the upper 80s by Thursday.
How the state government plans to aid West Virginia farmers suffering from drought
Programs put on by the West Virginia Department of Agriculture and the governor’s office have been kick-started in order to focus on providing aid to farmers who need water for their crops and hay for their animals.
A cool and comfy night; mainly dry for the next several days
Tonight features partly cloudy skies and temperatures dipping back into the mid to upper 50s. It’s the perfect evening to enjoy outside for dinner or if you’re checking out the Seether concert here at the State Fair of West Virginia! Perhaps even give the air conditioner a break with a light northerly breeze. Tuesday continues […]
Mountain lion sightings reported in West Virginia despite declared extinction
WEST VIRGINIA (LOOTPRESS) – Mountain lions, once common across West Virginia, especially in the Allegheny Mountains, played a significant role in the state’s early history. Known by various names such as cougar, catamount, painter, panther, and puma, these large predators left their mark on the landscape, as evidenced by the numerous Panther Knobs and Panther […]
Bear firearm season set to begin soon for several counties
GHENT, WV (WVNS) — Bear firearm season for several counties begins on August 31, 2024. These counties include Logan, McDowell, Mingo, and Wyoming. Hunters are allowed one bear per day during the season and two bears as a whole including for archery and crossbow seasons. Bows and crossbows can be substituted for firearms. Hunters must […]
Few Sprinkles, Then Warming Trend Commences
WOAY-TV (Oak Hill, WV): If you feel a few minor aches, it could be due to lowering atmospheric pressure ahead of a system that will trigger an overnight sprinkle. The timing of any sprinkles will be Midnight to 5 a.m., but probably just enough to briefly dampen the pavement. Clouds will slowly thin on Tuesday and we have a dry week ahead. Low pressure could trigger a shower Friday afternoon and then there is a likelihood for a shower Saturday and Sunday afternoon. None of the rain will be heavy and the risk for lightning is less than 20% across the region. By Monday, the system will push to the east and partly sunny skies are expected.
Greenbrier Valley Election 2024 community roundtable: Help write our Citizens Agenda
Election season is underway, and that means candidates will be out vying for your vote. We want you to help guide Mountain State Spotlight’s election coverage. What do you want the candidates to be discussing as they ask for your vote? We want to hear from you! Join reporters and editors from Mountain State Spotlight […] Greenbrier Valley Election 2024 community roundtable: Help write our Citizens Agenda appeared first on Mountain State Spotlight, West Virginia's civic newsroom.
Greater Mt. Zion Pentecostal Church holds 2nd annual Back-to-School Summerfest
BLUEFIELD, WV (WVNS) — With back-to-school season fully in swing, communities across southern West Virginia are looking forward to one last hurrah. Greater Mount Zion Pentecostal Church in Bluefield had the right idea by mixing end-of-summer fun with back-to-school prep. The second annual Back-to-School Summerfest at Greater Mt. Zion Pentecostal Church has one ultimate purpose. […]
Bluefield Coal Symposium to be held at Chuck Mathena Center
PRINCETON, WV (WVNS) — The Bluefield Coal Symposium begins August 12th at the Chuck Mathena Center in Princeton. The symposium’s theme this year is Using U.S. Coal for a Better America. The symposium will have panels about the coal industry’s future and discussions with Coal Operator CEOs and other industry experts. Gourmet dinners and lunch […]
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