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The annual Bex Arts Festival returns to Beckley for 5th year
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — The BEX arts festival returns to the City of Beckley on Thursday, July 25, 2024. The festival, which is in its fifth year, offers patrons opportunities to experience the work of West Virginia artists in downtown Beckley. Organizer Saja Montague, a Beckley creator, said BEX 2024 will be marked by an […]
WVU alum Emily Calandrelli to become second WV woman in space
Emily Calandrelli, Morgantown native and WVU graduate, will soon become the second West Virginia woman to go to outer space. With the help of Marshall University and the Wing 2 Wing Foundation, Calandrelli will board Blue Origin’s New Shepard launch vehicle and show the children of Appalachia that they too can reach new heights.
NIOSH offering free black lung screenings in North Central WV this week
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health is bringing a mobile testing unit to North Central West Virginia this week, offering free black lung screenings for current and former coal miners in the region. The screenings will be held from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. from July 23-25 at Mylan Park, in Morgantown, and […] The post NIOSH offering free black lung screenings in North Central WV this week appeared first on West Virginia Watch.
Natalie Cochran granted continuance in Raleigh County murder trial
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — A continuance was granted for a Raleigh County woman who is on trial for the alleged murder of her then-husband. The defense attorneys for Natalie Cochran asked Raleigh County Circuit Judge H.L. Kirkpatrick to continue her trial for the first-degree murder of her husband Michael Cochran. The trial is scheduled for […]
Todd Kirby sworn in as Raleigh County Circuit Judge
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Friends, colleagues, and loved ones gathered at the historic Raleigh County Courthouse on Tuesday to witness the swearing in of Todd Kirby as Raleigh County Circuit Judge. Judge Andrew Dimlich oversaw investiture proceedings as the former member of the House of Delegates took an oath to uphold the duties of the […]
Mental health organizations and first responders join forces at upcoming CIT summit
WEST VIRGINIA (WTRF) — The West Virginia 988 and CIT Summit is quickly approaching at the end of the month. The summit brings together organizations from all over the state to discuss the importance of mental health resources and how to best help people in crisis. Groups like the crisis intervention team, individuals […]
Kidaroos, a large indoor playground in Charleston, announces closure
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — A popular indoor playground for children in Kanawha County has closed. Kidaroos in Charleston announced on social media that it was closing its doors effective Tuesday. “Kidaroos would like to thank the community, and the tri- state area for all the support over the years,”...
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