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Mercer County is asking for your votes in the Best of West Virginia 2024 contest
PRINCETON, WV (WVNS) — Mercer County is currently asking for your vote in several categories of the Best of West Virginia 2024 contest. Put on by West Virginia Living, the contest showcases the literal “Best” of West Virginia. Categories range from Travel to Culture to Shopping and Services, then get more specific in different subcategories. […]
Remembering the Siltix Mine disaster in Mount Hope
MOUNT HOPE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Tuesday marked 58 years since the Siltix mine explosion in Mount Hope that claimed seven lives and injured many others. On Saturday, July 23, 1966, the small town of Mount Hope was shaken by a devastating explosion at the Siltix Mine, operated by the New River Company. The blast resulted […]
Man faces felony charges after burglary in Fayette County
MOUNT HOPE, WV (WVNS) — An Oak Hill man faces felony charges in Fayette County after a burglary in Mount Hope. 30-year-old Justin R. Craigo, of Oak Hill, was charged with the felony offense of Burglary. Deputies with the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office responded to reports of a burglary in the Mount Hope area of […]
Registration open for Theatre West Virginia Academy’s Fall Semester
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Theatre West Virginia Academy is now accepting registrations for its upcoming Fall Semester. Classes begin the week of August 19th. The semester will be 10 weeks, with a recital planned for Friday, October 25th. The cost is $125 per class, $200 for 2 classes, $250 for 3 classes The class […]
Medical students start their education with a day of service
“Medical school is more than a medical education,” says Dr. Jim Nemitz, President of the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine (WVSOM) in Lewisburg. “It’s also about learning to become community leaders.”. WVSOM takes that mantra seriously, by offering a capstone service activity at the end of...
Greenbrier County Republican Club to hold August meeting
LEWISBURG W.Va. (WVDN) – The August meeting of the Greenbrier County Republican Club will be at 6:30 P.M. on Thursday, August 1, at Morgan Funeral Home at 252 Montvue Drive in Lewisburg. Senator Vince Deeds will discuss his experiences as a delegate to the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee. Vince also attended the 2020 RNC […] The post Greenbrier County Republican Club to hold August meeting appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Three people arrested after kidnapping and robbery in Summers County
SUMMERS COUNTY, WV (WVNS) — Three people were arrested in Summers County for charges involving kidnapping and robbery. 32-year-old Lataura E. Jarrett, 32-year-old Wesley S. Taylor, and 24-year-old Jonathan W. Cales, all of the Meadow Bridge/Rainelle area, were arrested charges of Kidnapping, Robbery, Assault During the Commission of a Felony, Malicious Assault, and Conspiracy to […]
Virginia free clinics hope for funding boost from the state
Jobs come and go, but free health clinics have been something Florence Roane-Bell could always count on. The lifelong Richmond resident has tapped into the Health Brigade — formerly known as the Fan Free Clinic — when she needed it. It was there that she was diagnosed with fibromyalgia (after previous doctors ignored her pain, she said). It’s also where health care workers helped her tackle her pre-diabetes, high blood pressure and mental health strain.
Rainy start to a rainy week
WOAY-TV (Oak Hill, WV): We’ve seen a good deal of rain this morning, and will continue to see more throughout the day today! The more breaks in the clouds we get, the more thunderstorms we could see across the area. While we are not expecting many to be severe today, some could put out some gusty winds and heavy downpours. Our southwestern counties have the highest potential at seeing some of the stronger and rainiest storms today.
Virginia Market News Service weekly ag brief — July 26, 2024
Virginia Market News Service reported the following weekly ag trends on Friday, July 26: In Virginia, state graded feeder cattle 3.00 to 11.00 higher. Feeder cattle at regular auction sales uneven, ranging 6.00 lower to 14.00 higher. Slaughter cows uneven, ranging 4.00 lower to 8.00 higher. Wheat .03 higher. Corn .15 to .25 higher, new […] The post Virginia Market News Service weekly ag brief — July 26, 2024 appeared first on The Tidewater News.
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...
Theatre West Virginia accepting registrations for Fall Theatre camp
Beckley, WV (WOAY)- Theatre West Virginia is now accepting registrations for their fall camp. The 10-week semester begins Monday, August 19. Available classes include audition techniques, youth improv and sketch comedy, acting for the camera, and more. The semester will end with a recital on Friday, October 25, where students...
Gov. Justice announces State of Emergency for all 55 counties due to dangerous drought conditions
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — In an effort to support West Virginia’s farming community, Gov. Jim Justice has declared a State of Emergency for all 55 counties due to a prolonged shortage of rainfall that has caused dangerous drought conditions. The U.S. Drought Monitor indicates extreme, severe, and moderate drought conditions have impacted the entire state. “This drought […] The post Gov. Justice announces State of Emergency for all 55 counties due to dangerous drought conditions appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
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