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Great Clips salon to host ribbon-cutting ceremony
MACARTHUR, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Great Clips hair salon has announced an upcoming ribbon-cutting ceremony to be held with the Beckley-Raleigh County Chamber of Commerce. Set to take place at noon on Wednesday, July 10, 2024, the ribbon-cutting ceremony will introduce Great Clips as one of the most exciting new businesses in the Raleigh County area. […]
Beckley Police to conduct sobriety checkpoint on July 3
Beckley, WV (WOAY)-The Beckley Police Department will conduct a sobriety checkpoint on Wednesday, July 3, from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm. The checkpoint will be located near the intersection of Second Street and Thornhill courts. There will be an alternate location on Johnstown Road at Jefferson Street. Authorities will also...
Day shelter could help solve the vagrancy problem in Beckley, Council member says
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — Beckley mayor Ryan Neal and other newly installed city officials said on Monday, July 1, 2024, that addressing a vagrancy problem in downtown Beckley is a priority for city officials. Beckley Common Council Ward 1 representative Natalie Coots, who is one of four newly-elected members of Council, said part of the […]
Montgomery to honor Chief Filiaggi during fireworks display
MONTGOMERY, WV (WOAY) – The city of Montgomery has scheduled its annual fireworks display for July 3, starting at 10 p.m. The display will be located at the Tech Field. The Montgomery Fire Department says residents should be able to see the fireworks from anywhere in town. The show...
Volunteers Get Great Perks For Help With Local Professional Golf Tournament
WOAY-TV (Oak Hill, WV): The rewards for volunteering for the LIV Golf Tournament at the Greenbrier in August are quite an incentive!. A family-friendly professional golf tournament in our backyard is returning August 16-18 and they need your help; the best part about it, you get rewarded for your efforts!
Marvel Center to offer new ‘Summer STEAM Program’
RUPERT, WV – The Marvel Center is launching a new STEAM Summer program beginning on July 15, 2024, at their center in Rupert. Designed to inspire and empower students in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics, the program aims to cultivate a generation of creative thinkers and problem solvers between kindergarten and eighth grade.
Kanawha County deputies investigating alleged excessive force by police chief
KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. (WCHS) — Kanawha County deputies are investigating allegations of excessive force after an incident involving the Cedar Grove police chief Monday. Deputies were called to the parking lot of Capitol Recycling in Shrewsbury on Monday afternoon after a reported physical altercation between a man and Cedar Grove Police Chief Jack Ice, according to a news release from the Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office.
Tazewell County Sheriff’s Office looking for two wanted men
TAZEWELL COUNTY, VA (WVNS) — The Tazewell County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help in finding two men who are wanted for criminal charges. According to the Tazewell County Sheriff’s Office, the suspects have been identified as 43 year-old Bradley Douglas Vandyke, and 43 year-old Jay Clarence Stilwell. Vandyke is wanted for bond violation […]
City of Covington to hold 4th of July Celebration
The City of Covington will be holding their 4th of July Celebration at the Jackson River Sports Complex. The events start at 4pm with local musician Michael Armstrong and Friends. With this group you might just here them play the song “Margaritaville”. Also, we will be having Josh Shilling from Mountain Heart there as a special […] The post City of Covington to hold 4th of July Celebration appeared first on The Virginian Review.
The Wall That Heals receives donations from around the area
Bath County Community Hospital donated to the Wall That Heals Covington, coming to the Jackson River Sports Complex October 3-6,2024, to honor all who lost their lives defending our country during the Vietnam War. Pictured from left is Larry Wright representing VFW Post 1033, receiving a donation from Lori Hicks, representing Bath Community Hospital in […] The post The Wall That Heals receives donations from around the area appeared first on The Virginian Review.
NFPA safety tips to help families protect themselves against risks of electric shock drowning in pools and at marinas
June 27, 2024 – With summer upon us and the 4th of July holiday just around the corner, the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) is reminding people about potential electrical hazards that exist in swimming pools and hot tubs, onboard boats, on docks and piers, and in waters surrounding boats, marinas, and launch ramps. While most people are unaware […] The post NFPA safety tips to help families protect themselves against risks of electric shock drowning in pools and at marinas appeared first on The Virginian Review.
Grants will help communities share untold stories across Appalachia
Monuments Across Appalachian Virginia has awarded two rounds of funding to projects that seek to bring long-overdue attention to overlooked people and places. The post Grants will help communities share untold stories across Appalachia appeared first on Cardinal News.
Health center to develop programs to fight WV food insecurity
A West Virginia community health center is participating in a program addressing food scarcity. The National Association of Community Health Centers’ 2024 Innovation Incubator creates ways to expand access to healthy foods. Cabin Creek Health Systems, based in Charleston, will have funding and guidance from experts to help it design and test community-based solutions.
Beckley officials are sworn into office
BECKLEY, WV (WNVS) — One by one, a new mayor and seven members of Beckley Common Council took the oath of office on Monday morning, July 1, 2024. Four Council members, Frank Williams (Ward 3), Nancy Shoemaker-Dingess (Ward 2), Kip Buchanan (Ward 4), and Natalie Coots (Ward 1) are newly elected. Williams had previously served […]
Woman's body found in West Virginia, suspect facing first-degree murder charge
WOOD COUNTY, W.Va. (WCHS) — A suspect was arrested in connection with a body that was found in West Virginia, according to state police. Tony Williamson, 35, was taken into custody in the Parkersburg area early Monday morning, troopers said. Williamson, said troopers, was charged with first-degree murder after...
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