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Raleigh County Commission to consider youth football grant
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Raleigh County Commission will consider a grant to youth football organizations in Raleigh County at the commission’s upcoming Regular Session meeting. The grant, if approved, would see $500 awarded to Raleigh West Football, $500 to Raleigh Southwest Football, $500 to Shady Spring Youth Football, and $500 to WV Mountaineer Youth […]
Strong storms meant a busy day for emergency response in Mercer County
PRINCETON, WV (WVNS) – It was a busy Friday, September 27th, for emergency response personnel over in Mercer County as strong storms from Helene made their way through. Keith Gunnoe is the Director of Mercer County Emergency Management. His crew had an operation center set up at the 911 center in Mercer County as calls […]
Bluefield city offices closed due to weather, officials urge individuals to stay off roads
BLUEFIELD, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The City of Bluefield, WV offices will be closed today due to the weather. According to the Bluefield, WV Police Department, the closure comes after multiple trees have fallen blocking roads within the city. The Bluefield, VA Police Department is urging residents to stay home and travel only if they have […]
Hurricane Helene presents pros and cons for farmers stuck between drought and foul weather
HINTON, WV (WVNS) – The weather we are receiving from Hurricane Helene is causing issues for everyone in its path. This foul weather has the potential to damage some local farms and hinder farmers’ work, especially as we head into the harvest season. However, farmer Mark Meador of Hinton told 59News that it is quite […]
Raleigh County Veterans Museum to benefit from newly established fund as museum relocates
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – An anonymous donor has reportedly established a new fund to benefit the Raleigh County Veterans Museum as the museum prepares to relocate to the old State Police Barracks in Beckley. The fund, established by a career veteran of the Navy, will provide the museum with an annual income to be used […]
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