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Beckley Fire Department captain declares recent recruitment efforts to be a success
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — Recent recruiting efforts have paid off for Beckley Fire Department, Capt. Rick Fisher said on Thursday, May 23, 2024. In March, BFD had hosted recruitment fairs to encourage candidates to apply for firefighting positions. Capt. Fisher said the event attracted 51 applicants, and 34 of the candidates passed their written test […]
Second-grade teacher sends graduation cards to former students
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — Year after year, there are different faces in the same blue and plaid uniforms. Some would call them almost angelic, albeit a bit mischievous at times. They are students who once learned and played in Julie Voloski Basham’s classroom at Saint Francis in Beckley. Ms. Basham started teaching at St. Francis […]
Nationwide McCraw gathering to be held in West Virginia
The United States McCraw Family Association will be holding its nationwide reunion in Beckley, WV, on June 21-23, 2024. This event only happens every two years and was last held in Fairhope, Alabama, in 2022. This is the first time that West Virginia will be hosting the event. Established in 1980, the United States McCraw Family Association (USMFA) is a national association for the descendants of William Maccraw. William came to the Colonies some time before 1746 and he died by 1752 — 24 years...
Beckley City Manager Recruitment Meeting cancelled
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Beckley City Manager Recruitment meeting scheduled for Thursday has been cancelled according to a notice from the City of Beckley. The latest in a series of over half a dozen such planned gatherings that went unfulfilled, Thursday’s cancellation follows a similarly scrapped session just one week prior. The news of […]
Local veteran speaks on life as an amputee
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) – Curtis Yearego was born with two arms, two legs, two hands, two feet, ten fingers, and ten toes. An infection after a knee replacement surgery left him with osteomyelitis, a bone infection that had the potential to spread to the rest of his body, and possibly even kill him. Yearego, who […]
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 […]
Paving on Route 61 in Fayette and Kanawha Counties creates delays
MONTGOMERY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Paving on Route 61 could cause some delays and parking difficulties today. According to the City of Montgomery, crews are paving State Route 61 from the four-way stop in Montgomery to Paint Creek. City officials urge motorists to allow extra travel time until the job is complete. Parking within this area […]
Raleigh County Commission approves infrastructure funding to develop University Drive acreage
BEAVER, WV (WVNS) — Raleigh County Commission voted during the regular meeting on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, to allocate more than $300,000 to develop infrastructure at a parcel of more than 40 acres at University Drive in Beaver. Raleigh County Commission President David Tolliver said the lot is being developed for a business which was […]
Face Carving in West Virginia's New River Gorge
Nestled in the scenic landscape of the New River Gorge in Lansing, West Virginia, a mysterious face carved into a rock has captivated hikers and locals alike for years. This enigmatic carving, located along the aptly named “Face” Loop Trail, has spurred curiosity and speculation, prompting many to wonder about its origins. The trail itself, a brief yet picturesque 1/4 mile loop, features a waterfall and lush hardwood forests, with the face carving as its star attraction.
Mountain Heart celebrates 60 years of community action
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) – Mountain Heart Community Services is celebrating 60 years of the Community Action Network. Beckley’s Mountain Heart location welcomed the community for a potluck as they read proclamations from the governor and Beckley’s mayor. Two of Oak Hill’s city council members were also in attendance to express their gratitude. Oak Hill Councilman […]
How Montgomery is handling a tie for a city council seat
MONTGOMERY, WV (WOWK) – Two Montgomery city council candidates are tied following the canvassing one week after West Virginia’s primary election night. It’s now up to the city to decide what to do in this rare circumstance, and they’re leaving it up to a deck of cards to decide the election results. Montgomery is split […]
Canvass of Fayette County election results scheduled
FAYETEVILLE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Fayette County Commission staff has announced that a canvassing of election results for the Fayette County area will take place on Monday. Local officials will meet at the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Building located at 200 West Maple Avenue at 9:00am on Monday, May 20, 2024. The meeting agenda as […]
Local kids expand learning in outdoor classroom
DANIELS, WV (WVNS) – Local Raleigh County 4th graders are becoming one with nature and picking up some new skills. The WVU Extension Office has partnered up with Raleigh County 4H to create an outdoor classroom. In this class, the kids had the opportunity to go through six different stations that had six different activities. […]
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