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Bluestone Lake nears record levels after Tropical Storm Helene
HINTON, WV (WVNS) — The debris and damage of Tropical Storm Helene affected many parts of Appalachia, while almost breaking a record at a local dam in the Mountain State. According to the Bluestone Lake information on the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ website, the Bluestone Lake is at approximately 1,492.93 feet as of 4:00 […]
A Peek into Summers County’s Past: A Special Lamp
RIVERSIDE REST W.Va. (Hinton News) - This week's piece is a little more sentimental to me but still has its ties to Summers County history nonetheless. The lamp you see here was bought at John and Lucille Clay’s store in Riverside Rest, in the early 1950s. Now comes a twist with the lamp you see in the photo. My good late friend Chubby Clay lived in his parent’s store in Riverside Rest. I had mentioned him and his parents in my story about how the town of Riverside Rest was formed. Their store, the antique furniture restoration they did, and his...
Jordan Adkins announces candidacy as a write-in candidate for Raleigh County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) –A Beckley attorney is running in November as a write-in candidate for Raleigh County Prosecuting Attorney. Jordan Adkins is the only candidate who will oppose Ben Hatfield, the Republican incumbent, in the general election. Adkins said on Monday, September 30, 2024, that he is a Concord University graduate who passed the bar […]
Woodrow Wilson Homecoming Parade scheduled for Wednesday
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Woodrow Wilson Homecoming Parade has been announced and is set to take place on Wednesday, October 2, 2024. The proceedings will get underway at 6:30pm, with the parade route itself expected to be closed off to traffic from 6:20pm to 7:30pm on Wednesday, according to the Beckley Police Department. The […]
Beckley City Manager terms to be discussed in upcoming Special Meeting of Common Council
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The City of Beckley has announced a Special Meeting session of the city’s Common Council at which potential employment terms of the City Manager position will be discussed. Announced by way of notice from Interim City Manager for the City of Beckley, Ann Worley, the session is scheduled to take place […]
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