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Armstrong PSD status hearing rescheduled
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The Public Service Commission of West Virginia has rescheduled a hearing into Armstrong Public Service District’s future after it ruled the system is a distressed utility. The Commission set a further hearing in the matter for 10 a.m. October 11 at Montgomery City Hall, 321...
Kanawha County elementary school launches state’s pilot program to reward students for attendance
Chronic absenteeism remains a serious problem for West Virginia schools after the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted learning for students. Nearly 30% of West Virginia students were chronically absent — missing 18 or more days — during the 2022-23 school year, according to the most recent data from the state education department. In an effort to get […]
AccessHealth Women’s Clinic cuts ribbon on Harper Road facility
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – AccessHealth team members were joined by the Beckley-Raleigh County Chamber of Commerce on Friday for a ribbon cutting ceremony celebrating the new Access Health Women’s Clinic on Harper Road. Many state and local leaders were in attendance for the proceedings including Raleigh County Commissioner Daniel Hall, Ward 5 Beckley City Councilwoman […]
VIDEO: Lootpress Hot Summer Giveaway winners announced
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Lootpress Hot Summer Giveaway raffle winners have officially been drawn. This raffle featured a PlayStation 5, Meta Quest 3, signed and an authenticated Connor MacGregor Signed UFC Glove. The winners are as follows: Playstation 5: Chris Miller Meta Quest 3: Ryan Tussey Connor MacGregor Signed UFC Glove: Chris Saunders Individuals […]
Final chance to catch Fridays in the Park in Beckley
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) – Fridays in the Park is winding down for 2024. On the next to last Friday, park visitors were serenaded by Trey Waycaster and his saxophone. Food vendors were also set up in downtown Beckley for one of the final gatherings of the summer. The Fridays in the Park event brings the […]
Spartans Finish Scrimmage Preseason Against Capital
FAIRLEA- It was a long night in Fairlea at Spartan Stadium on Friday when the Greenbrier East Spartans finished their scrimmage season against the Capital Cougars. Originally scheduled for 6:00 PM, the action did not get going until 7:48 due to the Cougars bus being delayed. Once things got going on the field however, it […] The post Spartans Finish Scrimmage Preseason Against Capital appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Local veteran and Olympian honored with road dedication
SANDSTONE, WV (WVNS) – One storied veteran was awarded his own road on Friday, August 23, 2024. Major Cornelius Burdette, or “Paul”, as family members call him, was a Spanish American War veteran and a distinguished marksman from Sandstone in Summers County. He served in nearly every branch of the United States military and was […]
Greenbrier Humane Society Faces Critical Capacity Challenge, Urges Community Support
LEWISBURG W.Va. (WVDN) — The Greenbrier Humane Society is facing an unprecedented challenge as they have officially reached full capacity in their kennel facilities. Despite their best efforts to manage the high volume of animals in their care, they have been forced to pause intakes once again to ensure the well-being of the animals already […] The post Greenbrier Humane Society Faces Critical Capacity Challenge, Urges Community Support appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Mullens Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Chili Night details announced
MULLENS, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Mullens Area Chamber of Commerce will host its annual Chili Night event next month. The community event is set to return to Mullens on Thursday, September 19, 2024, and will begin at 6:00pm. The Mullens City Parking lot in Downtown Mullens will serve as the venue for the annual event. […]
New mural takes over Princeton building to promote drug addiction awareness
PRINCETON, WV (WVNS) – A new mural is adorning a Princeton Building. But this isn’t just any mural. Recovery Point, Concord University Collegiate Recovery, and Community Connections teamed up to make an anti-drug mural. The murals read, “Break through stigma with love” and “break through addiction.” One of the painters and Community Connections’ Drug-Free Communities […]
Bridgeport Middle's Avya Talwar Mathematical Habits of Mind Poster Contest Winner Held by State BOE
The West Virginia Board of Education (WVBE) recently recognized several students who participated in the WVDE’s Mathematical Habits of. Mind (MHM) Poster Contest. Bridgeport Middle School featured one of the winners. Avya Talwar was judged as one of the students to be recognized. In an effort to include students'...
Settlement reached for inmate death at North Central Regional Jail
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - A man named Zachary Bailey from Parkersburg was arrested and put into the North Central Regional Jail in Doddridge County in July 2019. Less than three hours after he was booked, he died. His family sued and this week, they were awarded a settlement of one...
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