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Depot Marketplace antique mall to host grand opening
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Depot Marketplace antique mall will be hosting a grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony on Saturday with the Beckley-Raleigh County Chamber of Commerce. Located in the historic Mabscott train depot, the antique mall will feature over sixty booth spaces which will offer “antiques, vintage, and just a touch of modern.” With […]
Bluestone Lake reaches almost record highs
HINTON, WV (WVNS) — The Bluestone Dam in Summers County is an important piece of infrastructure and plays a key role in managing water levels. But after last week’s storm, water levels are at a near historic rate. The Huntington District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is continuing to monitor water inflows from […]
All Aboard for Fun: Discover What’s in Store at Hinton’s Railroad Days Festival
HINTON W.Va. (Hinton News) - The City of Hinton is excited to announce the 41st Annual Railroad Days Festival occurring in the downtown Historic District, Friday through Sunday, Oct. 11-13. Hinton’s rich rail history is an important part of its culture and this annual festival provides the opportunity to invite people from all over to celebrate our history and experience the small-town charm that Hinton has to offer. This year’s festival boasts: Three full days of live music on two separate stages, orchestrated by Southern West Virginia’s very own, Matt Mullins A dedicated Kids Zone that includes trackless train rides, bouncy houses, face painting...
Sophia, Coal City sewer project drawdown approved by Raleigh County Commission
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Raleigh County Commission on Tuesday approved a project drawdown for an ongoing sewer project in the Sophia and Coal City region. Presented for consideration as one of the final agenda items for Tuesday morning’s Regular Session meeting of the commission, the project drawdown was approved from ARPA funds in the […]
Woodrow Wilson graduate awaiting deployment to South Korea
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Marshall University and Woodrow Wilson graduate, United States Army Specialist 4, BreOnna S. Carson is currently spending time with family as she awaits deployment. Specialist Carson, who recently completed Advanced Individual Training at Fort Jackson, South Carolina, is on pre-deployment leave at the time of writing and will be taking on […]
Raleigh County Parks and Recreation Opens 2024 Costume Vault for Halloween
RALEIGH COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Raleigh County Parks and Recreation has officially announced the opening of the Costume Vault for the 2024 Halloween season, providing free costumes to children across the county. The initiative aims to ensure that every child has the opportunity to dress up for Halloween, promoting imaginative play and creative development. According […]
The Thrasher Group provides support to communities impacted by Hurricane Helene
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – West Virginia-based engineering, architecture, and field services firm, the Thrasher Group, has partnered with The Thrasher Group North Carolina to provide support for communities impacted by Hurricane Helene. The Thrasher Group North Carolina and the Thrasher Group, engineering companies which share a majority owner, have come together to offer support and […]
State of Emergency declared in Mercer County due to storm damage from Tropical Storm Helene
MERCER COUNTY, WV (WVNS) — A State of Emergency was declared for Mercer County by Governor Justice due to damage caused by Tropical Storm Helene. According to a press release, the declaration of a State of Emergency for Mercer County will help the West Virginia Emergency Management Division carry out the Emergency Operations Plan, which […]
Two different levies to be on some Summers County ballots
HINTON, WV (WVNS) – Summers County has a mixed history with levies. This year there will be two different levies on the ballot for residents. The Summers County Board of Education has entered a new and revitalized levy into the ring for November’s election, after their previous levy was voted down in the primaries. Summers […]
WVDEP To Facilitate An Environmental Cleanup At The Hinton Ice House Building
NOTICE West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection Public Information Office 601 57th Street SE Charleston, WV 25304 304-926-0440 PUBLIC NOTICE – REMEDIATION ACTIVITY NEWSPAPER: The Hinton News PUBLIC NOTICE DATE: 9/23/2024 The New River Gorge Regional Development Authority has requested that the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection (WVDEP) facilitate an environmental cleanup at the Hinton Ice […] The post WVDEP To Facilitate An Environmental Cleanup At The Hinton Ice House Building appeared first on The Hinton News.
Notice Of Administration To Creditors, Distributees & Legatees – September 25, 2024
NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION TO CREDITORS, DISTRIBUTEES & LEGATEES Notice is hereby given that the following estates have been opened for probate in the Summers Fiduciary Supervisor’s Office at 120 Ballengee Street, Suite 100, Hinton, WV 25951‑0097. Any person seeking to impeach or establish a will must make a complaint in accordance with the provisions of West Virginia […] The post Notice Of Administration To Creditors, Distributees & Legatees – September 25, 2024 appeared first on The Hinton News.
Notice Of Change Of Name From Allan To Allen-Gimblin – CC-45-2024-P-17
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF SUMMERS COUNTY, WEST VIRGINIA CIVIL ACTION NO: CC-45-2024-P-17 IN RE: PETITION OF: Barbara Joy Mei Allan for Change of Name to Jamie Allen-Gimblin NOTICE OF CHANGE OF NAME Notice is hereby served in accordance with Chapter 48, Article 5, Section 1 of the Code of West Virginia of the intention of […] The post Notice Of Change Of Name From Allan To Allen-Gimblin – CC-45-2024-P-17 appeared first on The Hinton News.
Summers County ARH Hospital taking up donations for Hurricane Helene victims
HINTON, WV (WVNS) – One local hospital is seeking to help Hurricane Helene victims. Summers County ARH Hospital has set up a donations table to take Hurricane Helene disaster relief programs. They are asking for non-perishable food items, toilet paper, paper towels, cleaning supplies, and whatever folks can bring that storm victims might have lost. […]
Attorney General Morrisey Warns Consumers of Charity and Disaster Scams in Wake of Hurricane Helene
CHARLESTON W.Va (WVDN) — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is urging consumers to be on guard against impostors calling to solicit monetary donations to aid those affected by the deadly floods, mudslides and wind following Hurricane Helene. The death toll as of Tuesday morning was at least 130, and more than 600 remain missing; the wind […] The post Attorney General Morrisey Warns Consumers of Charity and Disaster Scams in Wake of Hurricane Helene appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
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