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Raleigh County Commission to consider lifting Burn Ban
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Raleigh County Commission will meet next week for its Regular Session meeting at which commission members will take into consideration the lifting of a Burn Ban currently in effect. The ban followed substantial drought conditions which impacted areas throughout West Virginia during the summer months. The impact was such that […]
Local high school golf team takes home 2024 AA State Championship title
WHEELING, WV (WVNS) — The Shady Spring High School golf team took home the 2024 AA State Championship team title after competing in the 2024 WVSSAC Golf Championships in Wheeling, West Virginia. According to the WVSSAC website, the golf team at Shady Spring High School received the 2024 AA State Championship team title with a […]
ARH & RGH host the Coalfields Community Health Fair
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) – Whether you are young or old, keeping up with your health is an important part of life. Thankfully, local organizations gathered in Beckley on the afternoon of Wednesday, October 9th to make that process a little bit easier. The Coalfields Community Health Fair was held at the Beckley Raleigh County Convention […]
Judgement House walkthrough drama to return to Beckley
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Judgement House walkthrough drama presented by Memorial Baptist Church will be returning to the Beckley area this year. The event, held each year by Memorial Baptist Church, offers attendees perspective on decisions made throughout one’s life and the ensuing consequences of said choices both in one’s life and in a […]
Lantern presentation recognizing the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Point Pleasant stops in Beckley
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — A crowd gathered at the Raleigh County Courthouse in Beckley on Wednesday, October 9, 2024, for the presentation of a lantern which holds its place in the state’s history. Randall Reid-Smith, cabinet secretary for the West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture and History, said the event on the courthouse lawn commemorated […]
MountainHeart Community Services hosts annual fall bash
MATHENY, WV (WVNS) — Get ready for some autumn fun in Wyoming County! Over the past two days, the nonprofit organization – MountainHeart Community Services hosted their annual Fall Bash in Matheny. The festivities welcomed more than 400 children and their families. Everyone was able to experience the ‘Halloween Fun House” where they were able to […]
Incoming Beckley City Manager Michael Resare: The LOOTPRESS Interview
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Beckley City Council on Tuesday voted to approve the appointment of Michael Resare as City Manager. Resare comes to Beckley out of Wilcox, Arizona and will be bringing a wealth of experience to the role of City Manager. Notably, the appointment marks the very first instance of a fully appointed City […]
The Contractors Association of West Virginia visits WVU Tech campus and awards a scholarship
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — Members of the Contractors Association of West Virginia gathered on the campus of West Virginia Institute of Technology in Beckley on Wednesday, October 9, 2024, to hold its quarterly Board of Directors meeting and to tour the campus. According to information posted to the CAWV website, the group is the only […]
Paving projects to begin Monday in Montgomery
MONTGOMERY, W.Va.-- The streets of Montgomery are about to get a makeover. Montgomery officials announced that contractors would begin a paving project on Monday, Oct. 14. The asphalting will affect traffic on parts of First Avenue, Third Avenue, Fourth Avenue, Morris Street and Jackson Street for several days.
WVU Tech professor leads charge to promote STEM achievement
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – In a time when science and technology impact all parts of our lives, STEM education is becoming more critical on college campuses. To help drive educational innovation forward, the National Science Foundation awarded a $100,000 grant to WVU Tech Associate Professor of Biology and Microbiology Aida Jimenez Esquilin, Ph.D. The project […]
Central’s Luke Tiu takes home 1st place in the Golf State Championship; Wheeling Central ends day two in 2nd
WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) – The 2024 West Virginia SSAC High School Golf Championship at the Robert Jones course in Oglebay left off yesterday with Wheeling Central’s Luke Tiu tied for first with Shady Spring’s Cooper Ward. Wheeling Central has taken the championship trophy the past two years but ended in 2nd place to Shady Spring […]
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