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Country Roads Band performs at Friday in the Park
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Members of the Beckley community made their way out to Word Park on Friday for the latest Friday in the Park event featuring the Country Roads Band. Also featured as part of the event were a number of on-site vendors, including the Patriot Food Wagon which served burgers and hotdogs, and […]
Back to School Summer Fest
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) – One local church plans to host something special for kids heading back to school. United Apostolic Faith Church is hosting Back to School Summer Fest. Those who attend can enjoy games, music, vendors, food, and giveaways. American Pro Wrestling will be putting on a show as well. Pastor Timothy Scholfield and […]
Raleigh County Commission to consider rezoning of Glen Daniel property at upcoming meeting
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Raleigh County Commission will meet next week for a session at which consideration for rezoning of a Glen Daniel property will be a topic of discussion. Scheduled to begin at 10:00am on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, the upcoming Regular Session meeting of the commission will also see the county recognize […]
Body recovered from Summersville Lake identified as missing man
UPDATE: (5 p.m. Friday, July 19) – West Virginia State Police have confirmed a body found in Summersville Lake is that of a Morgantown man who went missing in the area Sunday. According to West Virginia State Police, the man has been identified as 44-year-old Scott David Saylor. He...
Bramwell Suites opens for business
BRAMWELL, WV (WVNS) – The iconic Bramwell Corner Store is finally opening the Corner Suites.The 50’s style diner is proud to present their exclusive rooms to the public. The two apartments can sleep 12 people each, meaning up to 24 people can stay on the entire floor. Co-owner John Husband says they tried to keep […]
$35,000 scratch-off winner sold in Summersville
SUMMERSVILLE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A $35,000 scratch-off winner was recently sold in Summersville. According to the West Virginia Lottery, on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, a winning $35,000 Big 7s 1195 scratch-off was sold in Summersville. The winning ticket was purchased at GoMart #95 on Webster Road. The winner has been identified as Florence C. by […]
Never Have I Ever: Working the line at the E. Paul Barley Regional Recycling Center
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — Here in America, each person throws out about five pounds of trash every day, or 1,800 pounds a year, according to data at Environmental America, an environmental advocacy group. Recyclable items like plastic, paper, cardboard and aluminum may be used again, reducing the amount of garbage in landfills. For a segment of 59News “Never Have […]
16-year-old from Roanoke shot and killed in Myrtle Beach
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - A teenage boy from Roanoke died after an early morning shooting in Myrtle Beach. Myrtle Beach Police Department officers responded early Saturday morning to a shooting on North Ocean Blvd. The coroner’s office states Jakolbi Taylor, 16, was shot while in the 16th Avenue N. Beach...
Gino’s founder of famous West Virginia pizza chain dies
William Kenneth “Kenney” Grant, the esteemed founder and owner of the beloved West Virginia chain Gino’s Pizza and Spaghetti House, has passed away at the age of 94. Grant died on Wednesday, as noted in an obituary posted by Beard Mortuary funeral home. A Legacy of Community...
West Virginia reacts to calls for President Biden to end his campaign
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WOWK) — There are more calls across the nation, including West Virginia, for President Joe Biden to withdraw from his reelection bid. Many are concerned he’s putting other political races in jeopardy. Some national Democrat party leaders have spoken to the president privately, to at least entertain the idea of stepping away from […]
Body found in North Fork River
Shortly after 1600 hours on 7/20/2024, Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office, Montgomery County Fire and Rescue, and Elliston Fire Dept. responded to reports of a body found in the North Fork river in the area of Cannery Rd. in Elliston, Va. The deceased had been in the water for an undetermined amount of time based on the investigation. It was determined that the deceased was an hispanic male, approximately 50 years old based on identification found at the scene. The Medical examiner responded to the scene and custody of the deceased was transferred to the ME’s office. At this time there is no indication of foul play, however this is an on-going investigation. There are no further updates from the Sheriff’s Office to be provided.
Beach Blast at Lake Stephens
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) – Raleigh County Parks and Recreation Authority is hosting something special on Saturday, July 20th and Sunday, July 21st. “Beach Blast” is set to be hosted at Lake Stephens. Festivities will start at 9 a.m. on Saturday, July 20th with the Finns Up 5k. Other events include a hula hoop contest, pie […]
Inside the Numbers: 2023-24 Women’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. The transition to the hardwood begins with women's basketball. 10- Ten of the 17 wins for the Mountain Lions came when it held teams under 70 points as they were a perfect 10-0 when limiting the opposition to less than 70 points. 10- Maddie Ratcliff and Jaisah Smith became two of 10 players in program history to have career...
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