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Downed tree causes road closure; power, cable, and internet outage in Summers County
SUMMERS COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A downed tree has resulted in multiple inconveniences for residents of Summers County. According to Summers County 911, a downed tree is blocking one lane of State Route 3 along Greenbrier Drive between Wiggins and Willowwood. Officials say this is also the reason for a large power, cable, and internet […]
WV Carp Club Tournament draws in visitors from around the United States
HINTON, WV (WVNS) – Various anglers were ‘hooked’ on the West Virginia Second Annual New River Carp tournament. Summers County was home to many skilled fishermen for the week. More than one hundred participants signed up to catch the biggest carp for a cash prize! This was the second annual West Virginia New River Carp […]
Rediscovering History: Maddy Cemetery Survey Reveals Surprising Number of Gravesites
BALLENGEE W.Va (Hinton News) - In a remarkable discovery for the local community, recent surveying efforts at the Maddy Cemetery in Ballengee, have unveiled a significantly higher number of gravesites than previously thought to fill the area. John Maddy, who has long been involved in the preservation and maintenance of the cemetery, after working to learn more about his family's history, took a significant step forward by commissioning a ground-penetrating radar (GPR) survey of the cemetery grounds. The survey, conducted by a company from Leesburg, Virginia, yielded astonishing results. Maddy had initially believed there were between 20 to 30 gravesites in the cemetery,...
Carnegie Hall Calendar of Events: May 2024
Lewisburg, WV (WVDN) – THURSDAY, MAY 2: CHRIS HADDOX – Second Stage Performance on Thursday, May 2, at 7 p.m. featuring well-loved, easy-going consummate picker and gifted songwriter in the traditional folk, country, and Americana vein, Chris Haddox. Second Stage Series takes place in the Old Stone Room and is general admission seating. Tickets are […] The post Carnegie Hall Calendar of Events: May 2024 appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Watch: Dog rescued after falling into sinkhole in Craig County
CRAIG COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) –A dog was reunited with its family after it fell in a sinkhole in Craig County on Monday morning. Details are limited; however, the Roanoke County Fire and Rescue Department tells WFXR News that on May 7, the Division 6 Regional Technical Rescue Team was called to rescue a dog trapped […]
Free World Percussion concert at White Sulphur Springs Library
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS W.Va. (WVDN) – Sarah Hann and Cassidy McCoy will treat the audience to a musical journey featuring percussion instruments. This interactive recital will be at the White Sulphur Springs Public Library on Thursday, May 2, at 6 p.m. Discover traditional and modern music of instruments such as the riq, tar and mbira […] The post Free World Percussion concert at White Sulphur Springs Library appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
General Andrew Lewis Chapter of the National Society of the DAR held April meeting
LEWISBURG W.Va. (WVDN) – The General Andrew Lewis Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution held their April 2024 meeting in the charming home of former Regent, Deborah Phillips. Marit Withrow was her co-hostess. This spring gathering was opened by Regent Suzanne Cronquist with the Pledge of Allegiance and the […] The post General Andrew Lewis Chapter of the National Society of the DAR held April meeting appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Lewisburg House and Garden Club members attend 94th annual West Virginia Garden Clubs meting
LEWISBURG W.Va. (WVDN) – Lewisburg House and Garden Club had six members attend the ninety-fourth annual meeting of the West Virginia Garden Clubs at the Glade Springs Resort held April 19 to 21. The attendees from the Lewisburg House and Garden Club are President, Marit Withrow; Judy Deegans, Deloris Dotson, Suzanne Cronquist, Barb Hiltner, and Martha […] The post Lewisburg House and Garden Club members attend 94th annual West Virginia Garden Clubs meting appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Tree blocks part of a road in Summers County
SUMMERS COUNTY, WV (WVNS) — A fallen tree blocked one lane on a road in Summers County. According to Summers County Dispatch, one lane of Route 3 Greenbrier Drive between Wiggins and Willowwood is blocked because of a tree. Summers County Dispatch also stated that the tree was the cause of a large internet, power, […]
The state says some rural counties are better able to pay for their schools than the most affluent localities
Here's how rising property values have skewed the state's funding formula for schools. The post The state says some rural counties are better able to pay for their schools than the most affluent localities appeared first on Cardinal News.
Summers County to hold 2nd Annual New River Carp Open
HINTON, WV (WVNS) — Summers County will be holding its Second Annual New River Carp Open this week. The opening ceremony is Tuesday night, April 23, 2024, and anglers will begin fishing bright and early at 8 AM on Wednesday. April 24, 2024. Anglers will fish non-stop for the next 78 hours in teams of […]
A Peek into Summers County’s Past: Hinton Hospital and Doctor Stokes
HINTON W.Va. (Hinton News) - My family has made several interesting connections to the old Hinton Hospital over the years. One of which is where my Mother's parents first met. My Grandfather, Bearnard Thompson’s, Aunt, Nora Wallace, of Talcott, was a patient sometime towards the end of 1953. He would go to Hinton to visit his aunt, and while he was visiting her, he got to talking to this young lady who was her roommate named Beatrice “Bea” Thomas. Bernard and Bea became quite smitten with each other. Granddad would “forget” his aunt had been released and would go back to see her. Once Bea reminded...
A State Without Child Care Town Hall Tour Coming to Lewisburg
LEWISBURG, W.Va. (WVDN) – West Virginia childcare providers are once again reaching out to the community for support after a disappointing legislative session left them continuing to face an uncertain future. “Heading into the legislative session, we heard from several lawmakers that child care would be a legislative priority,” states West Virginia Association for Young […] The post A State Without Child Care Town Hall Tour Coming to Lewisburg appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
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