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Be cautious of intersections with stoplight issues
BLUEFIELD, WV (WVNS) – Power is still being restored in some areas, which can make for some chaotic situations. One of these situations involve stoplights. Some stoplights are still not working due to the power outages. Captain Matthew Pettrey of the Central Fire Station in Bluefield, West Virginia told 59News what to do when you […]
Dolly’s Diner sees rush of business after storm leaves many without power
PRINCETON, WV (WVNS) — Over the weekend of September 28th and 29th, 2024, the inclement weather allowed one special restaurant to stay open despite many homes and businesses in the area losing power. The weather brought in a flurry of customers to Dolly’s Diner in Princeton. The cozy atmosphere in Dolly’s Diner was the perfect […]
Local church offers blessings for animals and their owners in special service
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) – A “Blessing of the Animals” was offered at the United Methodist Temple in Beckley. These blessings were offered for any animals that owners wished to bring to be blessed. Church officials requested that animals be presented on a leash or in a crate. Blessings over pictures were even issued for those […]
The LOOTPRESS Pet of the Week is RJ!
(LOOTPRESS) – RJ is this week’s LOOTPRESS Pet of the Week in association with the Humane Society of Raleigh County! RJ is a 4-year-old long-haired chihuahua who loves chew bones, the beach, and taking it easy. Thanks to all those who submitted their furry friends for consideration, and congratulations to RJ, the LOOTPRESS Pet of […]
Bluefield Union Mission, other local food pantries, “here for the community” in time of need
BLUEFIELD, WV (WVNS) –It is in trying times that services like the ones provided by the Bluefield Union Mission are most in demand. The mission serves hot meals daily to people in need and operates a food pantry where you can go and get some non-perishable supplies. As Bluefield has now been without power for […]
Friends of Coal Ladies Auxiliary hosting their first-ever Bingo Night
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) – The Friends of Coal Ladies Auxiliary is hosting their first-ever Bingo Night at the Beckley Moose Lodge 1606 on October 19th. There will also be a silent auction and a 50/50 as well as a ton of cool prizes. You could win Adirondack chairs, designer purses, a gaming monitor, and much […]
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 […]
Southern recognized as a 2024 ‘Great College to Work For’
Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College has been recognized as one of the nation's top institutions in the prestigious 2024 Great Colleges to Work For program, school officials announced this week. This recognition, according to a statement from Southern, places Southern among an elite group of colleges, with only...
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