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New location for Raleigh County Veteran’s Museum
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — The Raleigh County Veteran’s Museum is finding a new home. They are relocating to the old State Police Barracks in Beckley. The Raleigh County Veteran’s Museum’s original goal was to host a soft-open by Memorial Day, but they are taking their time to make some major additions. Raleigh County Veteran’s Museum […]
City of Beckley to discuss proposed aquatic center at public meeting
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A proposed aquatic center for the City of Beckley will be the topic of discussion for an upcoming public meeting. City of Beckley Mayor, Rob Rappold announced over the weekend that an information session will be held this week with regard to the topic. The meeting will seek input from members […]
Raleigh County HS seniors get their diplomas
BECKLEY (WVNS) – All four Raleigh County high schools hosted graduation ceremonies over Memorial Day weekend. Independence High School seniors had their graduation ceremony at the Beckley Raleigh County Convention Center. The ceremony started at 10:30 in the morning on Saturday, May 25th. Liberty High School and Woodrow Wilson High School seniors also graduated on […]
Over 1,000 people without power in Raleigh County
ARNETT, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Over 1,000 people in Raleigh County are without power following early morning storms. According to Appalachian Power, 1,241 customers are without power in the county. The bulk of the outages are being reported in the Dry Creek, Rock Creek, Arnett, and Zada areas along Coal River Road. The outages were reported […]
Beckley Veteran’s Cemetery to raise new flag on Memorial Day
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) – While many people will be placing smaller flags on fallen soldier’s graves on Memorial Day, one local cemetery will be hoisting a much larger one. Beckley’s American Legion Post 32 Veteran’s Cemetery is getting a brand-new flag for Memorial Day. This new flag comes straight from Senator Joe Manchin’s office. The […]
Tamarack Courtyard Concert Series lineup announced
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Tamarack Courtyard Concert Series will be making its return next month with an exciting performance lineup. The free summer concert series will get underway at 11:00am on June 22, 2024, with live music from the incomparable Randy Gilkey. The outdoor courtyard area found within the heart of the iconic red […]
Raleigh County Commission approves infrastructure funding to develop University Drive acreage
BEAVER, WV (WVNS) — Raleigh County Commission voted during the regular meeting on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, to allocate more than $300,000 to develop infrastructure at a parcel of more than 40 acres at University Drive in Beaver. Raleigh County Commission President David Tolliver said the lot is being developed for a business which was […]
Beckley officials urge public to attend meeting for aquatic center
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — City of Beckley officials urged citizens to come to Beckley Common Council Chambers on May 29, 2024, at 6 P.M. to share their ideas about a planned aquatic center at New River Park. Those who attend the meeting will be able to offer their input and to get information about the […]
Public Health Alert issued for Raleigh County after rabid bat found
MABSCOTT, WV (WVNS) — A Public Health Alert was issued for a portion of Raleigh County after a rabies test on a bat came back positive. According to a release from the Beckley-Raleigh County Health Department, the Public Health alert was issued for the Railroad Avenue area of Mabscott. The bat that was tested was […]
Raleigh County Commission dissolves town of Rhodell
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — During the regular Raleigh County Commission meeting in Beckley on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, commissioners approved the dissolution of the town of Rhodell. For several years, commissioners and Raleigh County Commission attorney Bill Roop had followed a lengthy process to dissolve the town of just over 100 people. Roop said on […]
Beckley Fire Department captain declares recent recruitment efforts to be a success
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — Recent recruiting efforts have paid off for Beckley Fire Department, Capt. Rick Fisher said on Thursday, May 23, 2024. In March, BFD had hosted recruitment fairs to encourage candidates to apply for firefighting positions. Capt. Fisher said the event attracted 51 applicants, and 34 of the candidates passed their written test […]
Second-grade teacher sends graduation cards to former students
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — Year after year, there are different faces in the same blue and plaid uniforms. Some would call them almost angelic, albeit a bit mischievous at times. They are students who once learned and played in Julie Voloski Basham’s classroom at Saint Francis in Beckley. Ms. Basham started teaching at St. Francis […]
Beckley City Manager Recruitment Meeting cancelled
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Beckley City Manager Recruitment meeting scheduled for Thursday has been cancelled according to a notice from the City of Beckley. The latest in a series of over half a dozen such planned gatherings that went unfulfilled, Thursday’s cancellation follows a similarly scrapped session just one week prior. The news of […]
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