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The Willow Chic announces upcoming vendor fair
CRAB ORCHARD, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Raleigh County residents may wish to mark their calendars for a recently announced vendor fair event hosted by the Willow Chic and set to take place next month. The event, the latest vendor fair to be hosted by the Willow Chic, is scheduled to be held on Saturday, June 8, […]
Raleigh County Commission to hold public hearing on proposed annexation
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — Raleigh County Commission is set to vote later this month on whether two parcels in the Mount Hope area will be annexed into Raleigh County. The goal of the annexation is to supply water to acreage in the area of the Crossroads Mall. Raleigh County Commissioners said on Tuesday, May 7, […]
Wyoming Co. Elementary School receives check to replace broken bleachers
OCEANA, WV (LOOTPRESS)—Berlin McKinney Elementary School received a check to replace broken bleachers in its gymnasium. At a Board of Education Meeting, Delegate Christopher Toney presented the check to Principal Tina Adams-Wallen and awarded the school $6,000 to make the replacements. After presenting the check and speaking with staff members, Delegate Toney had several positive […]
Republican candidates address voters at Pax ‘Meet the Candidates’ event
PAX, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Residents of the Fayette and Raleigh County areas made their way out to Pax Town Hall Gymnasium on Thursday for a “Meet the Candidates” event at which both conservative incumbents and prospective office holders discussed issues impacting Southern West Virginia. Many well-known local political figures were in attendance for the event, […]
Raleigh County church named to ‘America’s 11 Most Endangered Historic Places’ by National Trust for Historic Preservation
TAMS, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Community members gathered on Wednesday to celebrate the historic New Salem Baptist Church, a fixture of the unincorporated community of Tams for over one hundred years. First constructed in 1921, the church’s rich history and striking Gothic Revival architecture are perhaps more significant today than ever. Many community members and local […]
Sewer Improvements Approved for Oak Hill
OAK HILL, WV (WVNS) – Sewer system improvements are on the way to one Fayette County community. The City of Oak Hill requested $8.4 million in improvements to its sewer systems last month. Some fixes will include fixing pump stations, replacing lines, and manholes. More than 4,000 customers will be affected by these improvements. The […]
Raleigh County Public Library offering events for National Children’s Book Week
BECKLEY, WV (WNVS) — The Raleigh County Public Library kicked off National Children’s Book Week early, but still have several events planned for the kids to enjoy. The library started events on Saturday, May 4th with three events: a Star Wars May the Fourth event, a Mother’s Day event, and a Free Comic Book day […]
Meet the Candidate: Emily Tate for Beckley City Council – Ward 3
Tell us a little bit about yourself and your experience/accomplishments I’ve been a resident of Raleigh County for over 40 years and have lived in Beckley for 20 plus years. After school I started my career as a florist. After marriage I worked seasonally for the Bureau of Unemployment programs as an Interviewer, and then […]
Beckley City Council upcoming meeting agenda announced
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The City of Beckley Common Council has released the planned agenda for the council’s Regular Session meeting set to take place on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, at 6:30 pm. The full agenda for the Beckley City Council’s upcoming meeting as released by the City of Beckley can be seen below. 1. […]
Raleigh County ranks first in Jennings Randolph Award-winning schools in West Virginia
CHARLESTON, WV (WVNS) — West Virginia Secretary of State Mac Warner traveled to Raleigh County to present five high schools with the Jennings Randolph Award for Civic engagement last week. Jennings Randolph Award-winning schools must have a student-led endeavor to register to vote at minimum 85 percent of their eligible senior class. Only thirty schools […]
WVDNR opens new public stream access site in Pineville
PINEVILLE, W.VA. (WVDN) — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources announced 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 directional signs to […] The post WVDNR opens new public stream access site in Pineville appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Meet the Candidate: Daniel Burns for Raleigh County Circuit Judge – Division 2
My name is Daniel Burns and I am a Republican Candidate for the non-partisan office of Circuit Court Judge, Division 2. I am a conservative, a Christian, and most, importantly a dedicated, loving husband to my wife Linsey, and to my two daughters, Madeline and Corrine. I attended West Virginia University College of Business and […]
Mount Hope Fire Department announces the availability of oxygen masks for pets
MOUNT HOPE, WV (WVNS) — For most of us, pets are members of our families. In an emergency, it is important for those going through a tragedy to help their animals, and that’s where the Mount Hope Fire Department is stepping up with their own plan. The firefighters said on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, that […]
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