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Salvation Army Beckley rings bell for ‘Christmas in July’
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) – You don’t have to wait for the holidays to help those in need when you can make a difference now. On July 25, a steady stream of givers stopped at the Beckley Crossing Kroger red kettle to contribute to the Salvation Army’s ‘Christmas in July‘ campaign.
Mercer County Sheriff’s Office warns residents about scam information
MERCER COUNTY, WV (WVNS) — The Mercer County Sheriff’s Office warned the community about scam calls, as well as the official ways to make payments for fines. According to the Mercer County Sheriff’s Office, they will not ask for or process fines using debit cards, bank transfer, BitCoin, or over the phone because fine payments […]
WV Hive to host Lewisburg ‘Coffee Talks’ session
LEWISBURG,WV (LOOTPRESS) – The West Virginia Hive has announced that it will be teaming with Ascend WV Greenbrier Valley for its upcoming “Coffee Talks” networking session, sponsored by City National Bank. The event, set to take place at the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine‘s Clingman Center for Community Engagement at 980 Jefferson Street North […]
Dry and warm weekend, rain returns by Monday
WOAY-TV (Oak Hill, WV): Happy Friday! This weekend, temperatures will rise over the next two days as rain chances leave us for the weekend. By Monday, it’s looking more and more likely to be a rainy day, with solid rain chances lasting through Wednesday. This rain will be much appreciated due to the existing drought across the region. Temperatures will drop slightly on Monday, returning to the upper 70s. A warming trend will follow next week, ending up in the mid-80s by the end of the week. Enjoy the warm weekend!
WVDNR reopens Summersville Lake WMA Archery Trail and Range
SUMMERSVILLE, W.Va. (WVDN) — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) announced that the Summersville Lake Wildlife Management Area (WMA) archery trail and range has been updated and reopened for public use. Through a cooperative effort between the WVDNR, the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers and the Summersville Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation, a […] The post WVDNR reopens Summersville Lake WMA Archery Trail and Range appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Virginia Department of Health employee embezzles more than $4M in fraud scheme
A former employee who funneled millions of dollars from the Virginia Department of Health into a fake business account pled guilty Thursday to the scheme. Adam Lamar Harrell, 41, of Midlothian, faced charges including mail fraud, federal program theft and tax evasion. In total, Harrell received $4,337,395 in funds obtained illegally.
The Lootpress Foundation Hot Summer Giveaway: Enter for Your Chance to Win Three Great Prizes!
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Lootpress Foundation Hot Summer Giveaway is here, offering exciting prizes such as a PlayStation 5, a Meta Quest 3, and an authenticated Connor MacGregor signed UGC glove. Entry purchases can be made between July 22 and August 20 for a chance to win. The raffle supports the Lootpress Foundation, which provides […]
Inside the Numbers: 2023-24 Men’s Basketball
ATHENS, W.Va. – Over the last few years at the conclusion of the academic year, the Concord University Sports Information Department takes a look back at each sport's program success in the recently completed season in an Inside the Numbers series. Men's basketball rounds out the winter sports with today's spotlight. 3- Number of All-Mountain East Conference selections with Kollin Tolbert earning All-MEC First Team, JJ Harper landing on the All-MEC Second Team and Rene Diop making All-MEC Honorable Mention. It was the most all-conference selections since 2015-16. 16- Concord was 16-0 when it scored at least 80 points in...
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