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Old Bluestone Road historical marker dedication to take place at Wildwood House
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — A state historical marker ceremony will be held at Wildwood House in Beckley on Saturday, May 18, 2024. The dedication of the marker, commemorating Old Bluestone Road, will take place in tandem with annual Founder’s Day observances. Old Bluestone Road was the “main road” in the area prior to 1848. The […]
Ambulance service owner convicted of tax crimes
The owner of an ambulance service that operates in Mingo County has been convicted in federal court of tax crimes. According to a statement from the office of U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of West Virginia Will Thompson, after four days of trial on May 2, a jury in Beckley convicted Christopher Jason Smyth, 48, of Pineville, for for failing to pay the taxes withheld from employees’ wages at an ambulance service he operated – Stat EMS — and for obstructing the IRS.
Coal City Road in Raleigh County closed due to fallen tree
RALEIGH COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A large tree has shut down Coal City Road in Raleigh County. According to an eyewitness on the scene, a large tree has fallen across Coal City Road near Affinity Park. A fire truck was seen heading to the scene. No timeline has been given on when the road will […]
Rhododendron Festival kicks off with Coffee, Tea, Sweet Treats, and Emergency Preparedness Fair
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The first of several community events planned as part of Beckley’s annual Rhododendron Festival was held over the weekend, as the city’s Coffee, Tea, Sweet Treats, and Emergency Preparedness Fair made its way downtown. The event, held on Saturday, featured live music, kids activities, and of course, the titular coffee, tea, […]
Redemption Services hosts grand opening celebration in Beckley
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — A new clinical social work organization hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony in Beckley on Friday, May 10, 2024. Redemption Services on South Heber Street offers counseling and other services, according to the owners, and is one of several locations. The center hosts supervision for child visitation, along with mental health and marital […]
Governor and First Lady Justice give statement about Wyoming County coal miner death
WYOMING COUNTY, WV (WVNS) — A statement was given by Governor Jim Justice and First Lady Justice about the death of a coal miner in Wyoming County. On the morning of Thursday, May 16, 2024, Virgil Paynter, of Lynco, was fatally injured while using an excavator while at the CM Energy Operations LP Surface Mine […]
Raleigh County voters pass excess school levy
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — In Raleigh County, voters again passed an excess school levy of about $22.8 million on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, during the primary election. Raleigh County School officials had said, prior to the levy, that levy funds support academics, athletics, along with student health and other services. Officials also said funds from […]
Governor and First Lady Justice issue statement on death of coal miner in Wyoming County
CHARLESTON, WV (WVDN) — Gov. Jim Justice and First Lady Cathy Justice issued the following statement after learning of the death of a coal miner in Wyoming County. Virgil Paynter, of Lynco, was fatally injured Thursday morning at the CM Energy Operations LP Surface Mine in Wyoming County while operating an excavator. This marks the first coal […] The post Governor and First Lady Justice issue statement on death of coal miner in Wyoming County appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
All Raleigh County students to receive free lunch and breakfast during 2024-25 school year
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — Students in Raleigh County will not have to pay for breakfast or lunch next school year thanks to a nationwide program. According to a post from the Raleigh County Schools Facebook page, all schools throughout the county will be participating in the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) program. Raleigh County Schools has […]
Nationwide McCraw Gathering to Be Held in West Virginia
The United States McCraw Family Association will be holding it’s nationwide reunion in Beckley, WV, on June 21-23, 2024. This event only happens every two years and was last held in Fairhope, Alabama, in 2022. This is the first time that West Virginia will be hosting the event. Established in 1980, the United States McCraw […]
Raleigh County Judge to retire in coming weeks
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – It was announced on Thursday that Raleigh County Circuit Judge, Robert Burnside will be retiring from his role at the end of the month. The retirement of the longtime judge has been anticipated, as it was confirmed that he would not seek re-election. Prosecuting Attorney for Raleigh County, Ben Hatfield confirmed […]
Fallen tree causes indefinite road closure and power outage in Wyoming County
LILLYDALE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – RT. 971 in Lillydale is currently closed until further notice due to a fallen tree blocking both lanes, accompanied by downed power lines. The situation has left the surrounding area, including Westside, without power, according to the Oceana Fire Department. Emergency services, including Shentel, AEP, and WVDOH, have responded to the […]
Public Health Alert issued after rabies case confirmed in Raleigh County
MABSCOTT, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A Public Health alert has been issued by the Beckley-Raleigh County Health Department following confirmation of a positive case of rabies in the Mabscott area. The department reports that on Monday, May 21, 2024, the West Virginia Office of Laboratory Services provided notice that a positive rabies test result had been […]
Man and woman plead guilty to evading financial reporting requirements
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — A Wyoming County man and a woman from Raleigh County each pleaded guilty to structuring transactions with one or more domestic financial institutions. They both admitted to making bank deposits from drug money to get out of certain reporting requirements for transactions. According to court documents, Merrick Rice, 43, of Mullens, […]
Beckley Goodwill makes Grand Opening announcement
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A Grand Opening event has been announced for the newest Beckley Goodwill location and is set to take place next month. The retail establishment is currently in the process of moving inventory from its current Appalachian Drive location to the former location of Party City at 4283 Robert C. Byrd Drive. […]
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