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West Virginia Senate Honors WWII Hero with Memorial Road Dedication
GREENBRIER COUNTY, W.Va. (WVDN) — West Virginia lawmakers are paying tribute to a local hero by proposing the designation of a portion of County Route 20/Spring Creek Station Road as the “U.S. Army PFC Clarence William (‘Buck’) Holliday Memorial Road.” Senate Concurrent Resolution 26, introduced by Senators Deeds and Jeffries on February 1, seeks to […] The post West Virginia Senate Honors WWII Hero with Memorial Road Dedication appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Mountain Heart celebrates 60 years of community action
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) – Mountain Heart Community Services is celebrating 60 years of the Community Action Network. Beckley’s Mountain Heart location welcomed the community for a potluck as they read proclamations from the governor and Beckley’s mayor. Two of Oak Hill’s city council members were also in attendance to express their gratitude. Oak Hill Councilman […]
Summers County Shines at Annual Scholarship Reception
SUMMERS COUNTY W.Va. (Hinton News) - West Virginia is known for its philanthropic spirit. As a testament to this reputation, Summers County illustrated such benevolence at its Annual Scholarship Reception, held on May 13 at the Hinton Freight Depot. Hinton Area Foundation awarded 111 scholarships to 58 students totaling $127,350. Parents, donors and HAF Board members attended the celebration to honor recipients. Congratulations to all of this year's recipients. Campaign 2000 – $1000 each: Ashton Basham, Ellie Rhodes, Emily Cox, Sydney Farrish. Ann Gore Scholarship Fund - $500 Alyvia Harvey. CHPR Gwinn Family Scholarship – $3000 each: Baylee Bentley, Abbie Keaton. Bill Van Sant...
Canvass of Fayette County election results scheduled
FAYETEVILLE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Fayette County Commission staff has announced that a canvassing of election results for the Fayette County area will take place on Monday. Local officials will meet at the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Building located at 200 West Maple Avenue at 9:00am on Monday, May 20, 2024. The meeting agenda as […]
Greenbrier County ACDS Graduates Honored at The Marvel Center
RUPERT, W.Va. (WVDN) – Approximately 40 friends and family gathered at The Marvel Center on Saturday, May 11, to commemorate five Greenbrier County graduates of the West Virginia Apprenticeship for Child Development Specialist (ACDS) program. The Greenbrier County ACDS graduates honored at the ceremony were Brianna Hedrick with Li’l Britches Child Care Center, Heidi Scott […] The post Greenbrier County ACDS Graduates Honored at The Marvel Center appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Rainelle Medical Center welcomes new doctor
MAXWELTON W.Va. (WVDN) – Rainelle Medical Center welcomed a new doctor, Daren Wadsworth, to the Maxwelton location in a recent social media post. Here is what they said: “Rainelle Medical Center would like to introduce the newest member of our dental team, Dr. Daren M. Wadsworth, DDS. Dr. Wadsworth is a native of Fairmont, WV […] The post Rainelle Medical Center welcomes new doctor appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Del. Pritt presents $7,000 LEDA check to Fayette County Sheriff’s Department
FAYETTEVILLE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Fayette County Sheriff’s Department will soon have updated laptops for deputies thanks to a Local Economic Development Assistance grant presented by Delegate Elliott Pritt (R-Fayette). The department was presented with the $7,000 check from the LEDA grant program today by Delegate Pritt. These funds will be used to purchase new […]
Jess McMullen wins Republican nomination for Fayette County Sheriff
FAYETTEVILLE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Jess McMullen has defeated opponent Chuck Miller for the Republican nomination for Fayette County Sheriff. McMullen has no Democratic opponent in November. McMullen will succeed current Fayette County Sheriff Mike Fridley who is prohibited from running again due to term limits after serving two consecutive terms. McMullen defeated Chuck Miller of […]
Fayette County candidates voice their opinions on the 2024 Primary Elections
FAYETTEVILLE, WV (WVNS) – It was a competitive race in Fayette County where several seats were up for grabs on the ballot. This included County Commission, Assessor, and even two spots open for the Board of Education. This also included the race for Sheriff. 59News had the chance to catch up with several candidates in […]
Fayette County levies pass overwhelmingly
FAYETTEVILLE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Multiple levies were on the ballot in Fayette County on Tuesday, with all passing overwhelmingly. Law enforcement, fire, and the library levies were all on the ballot. They were successful in all 40 of the county precincts. The following unofficial results from Tuesday night’s election may be viewed below. Results will […]
Joshua Crist elected to Fayette County Board of Education
FAYETTEVILLE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Fayette County Board of Education will soon have a new member following Tuesday night’s election of Joshua Crist. Board of education races in West Virginia are nonpartisan and were decided in the Primary Election Tuesday. Along with Crist, current board member Cindy Whitlock won reelection. Myra Taylor, who was also […]
Beckley Common Council members say city manager controversy influenced recent election
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — On Tuesday, two members of Beckley Common Council lost bids for their Council seats, with voters replacing incumbent Tom Sopher in Ward One and Bob Canter in Ward Two. Two members of Beckley Common Council who cast opposing votes last year on whether or not to change the city’s form of […]
Beckley Common Council to vote on first step towards utility development on Pinecrest site
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — In 2021, the non-profit Pinecrest Development Corporation gave a 146 acre industrial development along the East Beckley Bypass to the City of Beckley. At its next regular meeting, Beckley Common Council is set to vote on whether to approve a plan by Thrasher Engineering to begin site prep work and engineering […]
Streets in Hinton to be closed for flood cleanup through the afternoon
HINTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Multiple streets in Hinton closed yesterday due to flash flooding following heavy rain. Some of those streets are still closed today for cleanup. According to Summers County 911, yesterday, flash flooding shut down James Street and portions of 3rd, 4th, and 7th Avenues in Hinton. Two streets will be closed for […]
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