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Public Health Alert issued for Raleigh County after rabid bat found
MABSCOTT, WV (WVNS) — A Public Health Alert was issued for a portion of Raleigh County after a rabies test on a bat came back positive. According to a release from the Beckley-Raleigh County Health Department, the Public Health alert was issued for the Railroad Avenue area of Mabscott. The bat that was tested was […]
Fayette County school superintendent, teachers, discuss levy allocations
FAYETTEVILLE, WV (WVNS) — Schools give students opportunities in the classroom and through the arts and athletic programs. In July, Fayette County Board of Education will allot funds to each district school, after voters in 2022 approved an education levy which will funnel $50 million into district schools over a five-year period. Some Fayette County […]
Second-grade teacher sends graduation cards to former students
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — Year after year, there are different faces in the same blue and plaid uniforms. Some would call them almost angelic, albeit a bit mischievous at times. They are students who once learned and played in Julie Voloski Basham’s classroom at Saint Francis in Beckley. Ms. Basham started teaching at St. Francis […]
Beckley Fire Department captain declares recent recruitment efforts to be a success
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — Recent recruiting efforts have paid off for Beckley Fire Department, Capt. Rick Fisher said on Thursday, May 23, 2024. In March, BFD had hosted recruitment fairs to encourage candidates to apply for firefighting positions. Capt. Fisher said the event attracted 51 applicants, and 34 of the candidates passed their written test […]
Beckley City Manager Recruitment Meeting cancelled
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Beckley City Manager Recruitment meeting scheduled for Thursday has been cancelled according to a notice from the City of Beckley. The latest in a series of over half a dozen such planned gatherings that went unfulfilled, Thursday’s cancellation follows a similarly scrapped session just one week prior. The news of […]
Nationwide McCraw gathering to be held in West Virginia
The United States McCraw Family Association will be holding its 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 Family Association (USMFA) is a national association for the descendants of William Maccraw. William came to the Colonies some time before 1746 and he died by 1752 — 24 years...
The Ronceverte Community Market to Open Soon
RONCEVERTE W.Va. (WVDN) – Summer in Ronceverte is somewhere you‘ll want to be. The Food Truck Festival, the River Festival, the new Splash Pad, and soon a mini-golf/frisbee golf park are among the favorite events of Greenbrier County Residents. Also, Ronceverte is set to open its farmers market on May 31, from 5 to 7 […] The post The Ronceverte Community Market to Open Soon appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Local veteran speaks on life as an amputee
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) – Curtis Yearego was born with two arms, two legs, two hands, two feet, ten fingers, and ten toes. An infection after a knee replacement surgery left him with osteomyelitis, a bone infection that had the potential to spread to the rest of his body, and possibly even kill him. Yearego, who […]
Raleigh County Commission approves infrastructure funding to develop University Drive acreage
BEAVER, WV (WVNS) — Raleigh County Commission voted during the regular meeting on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, to allocate more than $300,000 to develop infrastructure at a parcel of more than 40 acres at University Drive in Beaver. Raleigh County Commission President David Tolliver said the lot is being developed for a business which was […]
Raleigh County Commission dissolves town of Rhodell
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — During the regular Raleigh County Commission meeting in Beckley on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, commissioners approved the dissolution of the town of Rhodell. For several years, commissioners and Raleigh County Commission attorney Bill Roop had followed a lengthy process to dissolve the town of just over 100 people. Roop said on […]
American Legion Midland Seneca Post 69 to pay respects at area cemeteries
GREENBRIER COUNTY W.Va. (WVDN) – On Sunday, May 26, The American Legion Midland Seneca Post 69 will again visit the following cemeteries and pay respects to those comrades who, served the country and have passed from this life. The following Schedule will be adhered to as closely as possible: Family and Friends of the departed, […] The post American Legion Midland Seneca Post 69 to pay respects at area cemeteries appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Paving on Route 61 in Fayette and Kanawha Counties creates delays
MONTGOMERY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Paving on Route 61 could cause some delays and parking difficulties today. According to the City of Montgomery, crews are paving State Route 61 from the four-way stop in Montgomery to Paint Creek. City officials urge motorists to allow extra travel time until the job is complete. Parking within this area […]
Face Carving in West Virginia's New River Gorge
Nestled in the scenic landscape of the New River Gorge in Lansing, West Virginia, a mysterious face carved into a rock has captivated hikers and locals alike for years. This enigmatic carving, located along the aptly named “Face” Loop Trail, has spurred curiosity and speculation, prompting many to wonder about its origins. The trail itself, a brief yet picturesque 1/4 mile loop, features a waterfall and lush hardwood forests, with the face carving as its star attraction.
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