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Carol Miller visits Raleigh County to honor late Raleigh County Commission President Dave Tolliver
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) – Congresswoman Carol Miller visited the Raleigh County Commission to honor the late Commission President Dave Tolliver on Monday, July 22, 2024. Tolliver passed unexpectedly on June 3, 2024, at the age of 76. Miller presented Tolliver’s family in attendance with a speech and an American flag to commemorate his years of […]
Chick-fil-A Cow visits Raleigh County Public Library
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — Regardless of your age, books can take you to another world. The Raleigh County Public Library staff aim to take students to higher reading levels through the annual Summer Reading Program, Raleigh County Public Library Youth Services Director Amy Smith said on Monday, July 22, 2024. “We had seven weeks of […]
Kirk family purchases Mingo County drag strip
LENORE, W.Va. — The transfer of the ownership of the Twin Branch Drag Strip property from the Mingo County Redevelopment Authority (MCRA) to a longtime drag racer and businessman Doug Kirk and a couple of close family members is now complete. Kirk’s son Justin Kirk and Justin’s uncle Ronnie...
Celebrating the Norman Jordan African American Arts and Heritage Academy: A Legacy of Arts and Culture
The Norman Jordan African American Arts and Heritage Academy has a rich history rooted in the vision of Norman Jordan, a poet and playwright from the Black Arts Movement in Cleveland, Ohio. Born and partially raised in Ansted, West Virginia, Jordan is the most published African American author in the state’s history. He founded the academy with the mission of developing and assisting youth with interests in the arts. Over the years, the academy has grown into a celebrated program, known for its dedication to African American arts and heritage. Norman’s legacy lives on through the academy, which has been a cornerstone of the community for decades, inspiring and nurturing young talent.
Summers County Recycling Collection Center gets new truck
HINTON, WV (WVNS) — The Summers County Recycling Collection Center has received a new truck that will help them expand their services. The truck was funded by the Department of Environmental Protection’s Rehabilitation Environmental Action Plan. Zack Kelly, the Operations Director for the Summers County Solid Waste Authority, said he hopes the truck is just […]
Man shot and killed in Waynesboro, another person in custody
WAYNESBORO, Va. (WHSV) - A man was shot and killed in Waynesboro on Tuesday morning while another person was injured and is in custody, according to Jamie Dunn with the Waynesboro Police Department. Waynesboro police have now identified the suspect as 23-year-old Jacob Sipe. Sipe has been arrested for second...
State Fair Advanced Discounted Ticket Deadline Approaching
LEWISBURG W.Va. (WVDN) – The deadline to purchase advanced discounted tickets to the 2024 State Fair of West Virginia is Monday, July 29. Tickets may be purchased by visiting statefairofwv.com/tickets/, calling 1-800-514-ETIX (3849) or at the State Fair Box Office. The Box Office is open Monday – Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and […] The post State Fair Advanced Discounted Ticket Deadline Approaching appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
West Virginia highlights importance of back-to-school vaccines
For the upcoming school year, all children entering school in West Virginia grades K-12 must show proof of immunization against diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus, polio, measles, mumps, rubella, varicella, and hepatitis B unless a medical exemption is approved by DH. Additional proof of immunization is required for children entering grades 7 and 12 for diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus, and meningococcal disease unless a medical exemption is approved by DH.
Aftermath of the Trump shooting on Inside West Virginia Politics
On this week’s episode of Inside West Virginia Politics, we talk about the aftermath of the Donald Trump assassination attempt, discuss National Hire a Veteran Day, explore what makes someone a caregiver and talk about what First Choice Services does.
VOTE: West Virginia State Police in running for “America’s Best-Looking Cruiser”
WEST VIRGINIA (LOOTPRESS) – The West Virginia State Police has announced its competition in the 11th annual “America’s Best-Looking Cruiser” Calendar Contest. This event, which determines the top 13 states’ cruisers to be featured in the 2025 wall calendar, will see the winner gracing the cover. Voting is open until midnight on Monday, July 29. […]