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West Virginia Veterans’ Home Loan Mortgage Program to launch in September 2024
CHARLESTON, WV (WVNS) — A new mortgage loan program was introduced in the Mountain State for West Virginia veterans. According to a press release, the signing of Senate Bill 261, which Governor Justice signed into law in 2024, helped create the West Virginia Veterans’ Home Loan Mortgage Program which will help veterans in West Virginia […]
Tourism at southern West Virginia national parks boosts local economy with $96.5 million in spending
GLEN JEAN, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Tourism at three national parks in southern West Virginia has significantly bolstered the local economy, contributing $96.5 million in 2023, according to a recent report by the National Park Service (NPS). The report highlights that the spending by the 1.9 million visitors to New River Gorge National Park and Preserve, […]
‘Moving full steam ahead:’ On Labor Day, official hopes for a safer future for miners
This Labor Day, as a new federal rule is being rolled out to prevent deadly black lung disease in miners, Christopher Williamson is remembering the coal miners who fought for the creation of his agency and who weren’t afforded the protections that current and future workers hopefully will. Williamson, assistant secretary for the Mine Safety […]
Attorney General Morrisey Warns College Students of Identity Theft Risks
CHARLESTON, WV (WVDN) — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is urging college students to be cautious as another school year begins and sensitive information is shared. College is the first time many young adults are in charge of their own personal affairs, which makes them susceptible to scammers. Identity thieves may take advantage of students’ newfound […] The post Attorney General Morrisey Warns College Students of Identity Theft Risks appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
WVDN Gbr West Football Friday Player of the Week (1): Evan Vandall
CHARMCO- Greenbrier West’s Evan Vandall was the top vote getter this weekend and has been named the West Virginia Daily News ‘Football Friday’ player of the week for week one of the new high school football season. The Cavaliers lost their opener to Pendleton County, but Vandall did what he could to keep his team […] The post WVDN Gbr West Football Friday Player of the Week (1): Evan Vandall appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Annual Kids’ Classic Festival opens at Beckley Little League field
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — The annual Kids’ Classic Festival opened in Beckley on Monday, September 2, 2024, at the Beckley Little League field with a Home Run Derby. Beckley Events Director Jill Moorefield, who plans the festival, said activities are planned throughout the week at Leisure Lanes, Salvation Army, Pottery Place and other local places. […]
Campers at Camp Meeting on the Greenbrier enjoy comfortable conditions
HINTON, WV (WVNS) – The Labor Day weekend camp featured the Mark Dubbeld Family and River’s Edge providing the Worship music, along with John Wishon delivering the sermons. They also held Greenbrier’s Got Talent for anyone who wanted to get up and try their hand at singing. Camp president Jeff Chambers tells us that this […]
5th annual Great Beckley Beer Festival raises funds to support a good cause
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) – The Great Beckley Beer Festival is helping a lot more than local breweries. The 5th annual Great Beckley Beer Festival took over the Beckley Intermodal Gateway. Beer vendors were serving up different styles of a bit of everything from craft beer to ciders to seltzers. Beer Festival Co-organizer and co-founder of the […]
Woman attacks father and son
PUTNAM COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A woman is facing charges after she attacked her father and son when told to leave because she wasn’t allowed in the home. On Saturday, August 24, 2024, at approximately 1:09 AM, Putnam County 911 received a call about a disturbance at 42 Cedar Circle in Scott Depot, West Virginia. […]
NRGRDA Hosting September 9 Community Stakeholder Meeting to Start Developing a Housing Needs Assessment for the New River Gorge Region
BECKLEY W.Va. (WVDN) – The New River Gorge Regional Development Authority (NRGRDA) is hosting a kickoff meeting to discuss regional housing needs from 6 – 8 p.m. Monday, September 9 in Room C of the Raleigh County Convention Center. Jina Belcher, NRGRDA Executive Director, said, “We are inviting all stakeholders to attend this important session […] The post NRGRDA Hosting September 9 Community Stakeholder Meeting to Start Developing a Housing Needs Assessment for the New River Gorge Region appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
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