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Paws N Pals cuts ribbon on new location
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Paws N Pals Doggy Daycare cut the ribbon on its brand-new Beckley location on Thursday. The new facility, which can be found at 611 South Oakwood Avenue across from AscendHR, will provide additional space for pets to be boarded, including an expansive, fenced in back-yard area set aside for the animals […]
Former Robert C. Byrd Wendy’s to become tobacco & vape shop
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Recently erected signage at the former Robert C. Byrd Wendy’s location indicates that the inactive restaurant building will be the among the latest in the area to be converted into a local smoke shop. The development follows the confirmation of the similarly inactive Khan’s Fried Chicken and Gyros location on South […]
Quantez Burks’ mother and fiancee react to plea deals offered to two officers charged in his death
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — Two former Southern Regional Jail corrections officers charged in the 2022 death of Quantez Burks pleaded guilty in United States District Court of the Southern District of West Virginia in Charleston on Thursday, August 8, 2024. Ashley Toney and Jacob Boothe pleaded guilty to depriving Burks of his civil rights under […]
Man pours three Twisted Teas and grass seed over woman during fight
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A husband was charged after a physical altercation broke out; he slammed the female to the ground and poured three cans of Twisted Tea and a bag of grass seed over her. On August 13, 2024, Beckley Police went to 201 Baker St. after receiving a report from a third party […]
AccessHealth announces ribbon cutting for new Women’s Health Clinic
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – AccessHealth has announced an upcoming ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Women’s Health Clinic located on Harper Road. The event will be held at 12:00pm on Friday, August 23, 2024, at the clinic’s 1731 Harper Road location and lunch will be offered to all who attend. Dedicated to providing comprehensive medical care […]
City Council members urge transparency, eschew executive session for Fruits of Labor lease discussion
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The oft-revisited issue of a Fruits of Labor lease emerged yet again at Tuesday evening’s meeting of Beckley City Council, with council members insisting that the issue be addressed before the public as opposed to during a private executive session discussion. Council member, Natalie Coots stated that the issue had been […]
Second bee sting death in Raleigh County
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — A second person is reported as having died due to a bee sting in Raleigh County. Although, this time, the victim did not have a known allergy to the insects. So, how did this happen? Diane Tyson was a healthy 63-year-old Air Force veteran from Raleigh County. As an avid lover […]
WVDNR reminds bear hunters about early firearms seasons
CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) announced that two early black bear firearms seasons will begin on August 31 and October 5. Hunters are encouraged to prepare by purchasing the necessary licenses and stamps. The first season runs from August 31 to September 8 in Logan, McDowell, Mingo, and […]
Electric boating manufacturer closing West Virginia facility a little over a year after opening
BEECH BOTTOM, W.Va. (WTRF) — A little more than a year after its ribbon-cutting ceremony, Pure Watercraft in Brooke County has closed its Beech Bottom Industrial Park production facility. Economic Development Secretary Mitch Carmichael confirmed with MetroNews “Talkline” on Thursday, citing falling short with its private capital investment....
West Virginia native, entertainer, Peter Marshall dead at 98
LOS ANGELES, CA — West Virginia native Peter Marshall died Thursday. He was 98. Marshall, who had a decades-long career of singing and acting, may have been best-known as the host of the game show Hollywood Squares. He sat between the two contestants and looked at the celebrities in the squares for 16 years.
2025 West Virginia Wildlife Calendar now available to purchase
SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WVDN) — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) announced today that the 2025 West Virginia Wildlife Calendar is now available to purchase online and in stores around the state. This year also marks the 40th anniversary of the WVDNR publishing the popular calendar, which helps fund important Wildlife Resources Section programs. Calendars can […] The post 2025 West Virginia Wildlife Calendar now available to purchase appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
NAACP files lawsuit against WV agencies, alleges failure to collect data
The state NAACP has filed a lawsuit against three West Virginia departments, alleging they failed to collect data meant to improve the juvenile justice system. The organization filed the lawsuit Thursday in Kanawha County Circuit Court. The complaint lists as defendants the state Department of Homeland Security, Department of Human Services and the Department of […]
Experience West Virginia flavors at the State Fair’s ‘West Virginia Grown Country Store’
FAIRLEA, WV (LOOTPRESS) – For those looking to savor the authentic taste of West Virginia, the “West Virginia Grown Country Store” at the State Fair of West Virginia is a must-visit. Operated by the West Virginia Department of Agriculture (WVDA), this store showcases food and drink products from vendors across the state during the Fair’s […]
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