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Salvation Army Beckley Corps holds Grand Opening and Ribbon-Cutting
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Beckley-Raleigh County Chamber of Commerce on Friday was joined by state leaders and community members for a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Salvation Army Beckley Corps location. Located on Robert C. Byrd Drive, the facility has been the result of efforts and contributions from a number of entities and individuals […]
Wyoming County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office announces job opening
WYOMING COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Wyoming County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office has a job opening for a Victim Advocate. Minimum qualifications include: ▪ High School diploma; ▪ Direct work experience in a criminal justice setting; ▪ Working knowledge of the criminal justice system; ▪ Ability to communicate effectively with the professional community and ability to […]
Ahead of Raleigh County fire levy vote, fire marshall says departments now provide EMS, other services
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — City of Beckley Fire Marshall Chris Graham said on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, that the local fire department has evolved into an important part of each community, in part by hosting classes and helping during crises. With residents saying there is an ambulance driver shortage in Raleigh County, Captain Graham said […]
Raleigh County’s first mac and cheese festival is coming to downtown Sophia this summer
SOPHIA, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Raleigh County is about to get a lot cheesier, as Hope in the Mountains‘ “Mountains of Mac” mac and cheese festival makes its way to downtown Sophia next month. The community event will feature a mac and cheese cook-off competition, live music and entertainment, food trucks, activities for children, and more. […]
Raleigh County Commission approves $84,000 security camera upgrade for Judicial Annex
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Members of the Raleigh County Commission came together recently for the Regular Session meeting of the commission at which a number of potential grants were presented for consideration. Among these was consideration of a security grant application for the Raleigh County Judicial Annex which would serve to facilitate an upgrade of […]
Raleigh County Democrats offers free rides to voters
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — On May 14, 2024, and during early voting, some voters may struggle with finding a ride to their polling places. Raleigh County Democrats is offering free rides to voters, for both early voting and on election day. Christina Baisden, a driver, said on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, the goal is to […]
New historical marker will be placed to commemorate the Giles, Fayette, and Kanawha Turnpike
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — A new historical marker will be placed to commemorate the Giles, Fayette, and Kanawha (GF & K) Turnpike this week. The marker will be dedicated in a ceremony at the Raleigh County Public Library on Thursday, May 9, at 10 a.m. The GF & K Turnpike was the first road of […]
More than $2.5 million announced by Senator Manchin for health centers in West Virginia
CHARLESTON, WV (WVNS) — More than $2.5 million was announced by U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) for health centers in Raleigh and McDowell counties. $2,791,484 from the the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for Community Health Systems in the Beckley area of Raleigh County and the Tug River Health Association in the […]
Raleigh County Health Sciences & Technology academy hosts local graduation
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) – On Thursday evening, May 9th, local high schoolers across Raleigh County got their first taste of graduation. Held at the WVU Tech building on Neville Street, the ceremony included members of the Raleigh County Health Sciences & Technology academy. Parents and friends lined up to support the academy’s graduates, which focuses […]
Itmann Company Store a true West Virginia relic
ITMANN, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The iconic Pocahontas Fuel Company store in Itmann stands as a remarkable example of West Virginia’s coalfields architecture. Named after Isaac T. Mann, a prominent figure in West Virginia finance and a key player in Pocahontas Fuel, the company town of Itmann was established in 1916. Mining operations began the following year along the Guyandotte River, extracting […]
Propane leak closes gas station and restaurant in Raleigh County
GHENT, WV (WNVS) — A local gas station and restaurant had a gas scare Monday morning. At around 5:30 AM on Monday, May 6, 2024, James Dawson, manager of the Ghent Par Mar Store came into work and smelled propane. He said he assumed one of the tanks from outside the store was leaking. “I […]
Neal wins Beckley mayor’s race
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — Once the polls had closed and the votes counted Tuesday, May 14, 2024, Ryan Neal became the City of Beckley’s newest mayor. He was met with hugs by well-wishers at the Raleigh County Courthouse. “The thing that I just can’t wrap my head around is that the people of Beckley, the […]
Special Meeting of Beckley City Council cancelled
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A Special Meeting of members of Beckley’s Common Council will not be held as originally planned on Tuesday. News of the development came late Tuesday morning, with the probable absence of several members of council having been cited as the reason for the last-minute change. “Due to three of seven members […]
WVDNR opens new public stream access site in Pineville
PINEVILLE, WV (LOOTPRESS) — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources announced today the opening of a new public stream access site on the Guyandotte River in Pineville. The new site, located on Willow Street off State Route 97, will provide better stream access for anglers and paddlers. The West Virginia Division of Highways installed […]
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