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New location for Raleigh County Veteran’s Museum
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — The Raleigh County Veteran’s Museum is finding a new home. They are relocating to the old State Police Barracks in Beckley. The Raleigh County Veteran’s Museum’s original goal was to host a soft-open by Memorial Day, but they are taking their time to make some major additions. Raleigh County Veteran’s Museum […]
Raleigh County HS seniors get their diplomas
BECKLEY (WVNS) – All four Raleigh County high schools hosted graduation ceremonies over Memorial Day weekend. Independence High School seniors had their graduation ceremony at the Beckley Raleigh County Convention Center. The ceremony started at 10:30 in the morning on Saturday, May 25th. Liberty High School and Woodrow Wilson High School seniors also graduated on […]
City of Beckley to discuss proposed aquatic center at public meeting
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A proposed aquatic center for the City of Beckley will be the topic of discussion for an upcoming public meeting. City of Beckley Mayor, Rob Rappold announced over the weekend that an information session will be held this week with regard to the topic. The meeting will seek input from members […]
Over 1,000 people without power in Raleigh County
ARNETT, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Over 1,000 people in Raleigh County are without power following early morning storms. According to Appalachian Power, 1,241 customers are without power in the county. The bulk of the outages are being reported in the Dry Creek, Rock Creek, Arnett, and Zada areas along Coal River Road. The outages were reported […]
State says CPS never received referral from police about Boone County child
The leader of the Department of Human Services says the agency never received an abuse or neglect referral related to the death of a 14-year-old girl who was found emaciated in Boone County. DoHS Secretary Cynthia Persily said in a press release that the agency “was therefore not involved in the life of this child […] The post State says CPS never received referral from police about Boone County child appeared first on West Virginia Watch.
Beckley Veteran’s Cemetery to raise new flag on Memorial Day
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) – While many people will be placing smaller flags on fallen soldier’s graves on Memorial Day, one local cemetery will be hoisting a much larger one. Beckley’s American Legion Post 32 Veteran’s Cemetery is getting a brand-new flag for Memorial Day. This new flag comes straight from Senator Joe Manchin’s office. The […]
Tamarack Courtyard Concert Series lineup announced
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Tamarack Courtyard Concert Series will be making its return next month with an exciting performance lineup. The free summer concert series will get underway at 11:00am on June 22, 2024, with live music from the incomparable Randy Gilkey. The outdoor courtyard area found within the heart of the iconic red […]
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 […]
Beckley officials urge public to attend meeting for aquatic center
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — City of Beckley officials urged citizens to come to Beckley Common Council Chambers on May 29, 2024, at 6 P.M. to share their ideas about a planned aquatic center at New River Park. Those who attend the meeting will be able to offer their input and to get information about the […]
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 […]
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