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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 […]
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 […]
Jimmy Buffett tribute concert announced at Pipestem
PIPESTEM, WV (LOOTPRESS) Pipestem Resort State Park has announced a Jimmy Buffet tribute concert set to take place this weekend. Presented by the Pipestem Foundation, the Fins Up Jimmy Buffett tribute concert will be held on Saturday, May 25, 2024. The show will feature a host of talent from the region as part of a […]
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 […]
Summers County cleans up after heavy rainfall
HINTON, WV (WVNS) — After heavy rainfall over the weekend of May 18, 2024, parts of Summers County saw damage from flooding and mudslides. Luckily, thanks to a quick response from agencies involved, everything was nearly back to normal as of Monday, May 20, 2024. Loyd Lowry, Director of Summers County Emergency Management, said there […]
Raleigh County Parks & Rec to hold Clear Fork Rail Trail public meeting
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Raleigh County Parks & Recreation, along with the National Coal Heritage Area, have announced a public meeting with regard to topics of historical significance pertaining to the Clear Fork Rail Trail. Set to take place on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, the meeting will be held from 6:00pm to 7:00pm at the […]
“Turn around, don’t drown” rings true for areas of southern West Virginia
PRINCETON, WV (WVNS) — The National Weather Service saying goes, “Turn around, don’t drown.” When flash flooding and high water occur it’s a very good saying to follow. With areas of Mercer County and Summers County experiencing high waters Saturday evening, the saying became a way to keep citizens safe in real time. Eric Six, […]
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 […]
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. […]
A Peek into Summers County’s Past: Talcott Cash Store and Miller Mercantile Company
SUMMERS COUNTY W.Va. (Hinton News) - One of my favorite items in my vast collection is little antique local advertising pieces like you see here. They are usually something that was commonly used, so when you used them, you would think of the business it was advertising. The first item in this week's piece is a little flour sifter from the early 1930s from the Miller Mercantile Company. It was operated in a partnership by Hugh C. Miller, E. C. Miller and Mrs. Melvina Miller in Talcott, West Virginia. I have been unable to find out much about it other than it was a business that was in operation...
Summers County Shines at Annual Scholarship Reception
SUMMERS COUNTY W.Va. (Hinton News) - West Virginia is known for its philanthropic spirit. As a testament to this reputation, Summers County illustrated such benevolence at its Annual Scholarship Reception, held on May 13 at the Hinton Freight Depot. Hinton Area Foundation awarded 111 scholarships to 58 students totaling $127,350. Parents, donors and HAF Board members attended the celebration to honor recipients. Congratulations to all of this year's recipients. Campaign 2000 – $1000 each: Ashton Basham, Ellie Rhodes, Emily Cox, Sydney Farrish. Ann Gore Scholarship Fund - $500 Alyvia Harvey. CHPR Gwinn Family Scholarship – $3000 each: Baylee Bentley, Abbie Keaton. Bill Van Sant...
Raleigh County Commission to consider dissolving the city of Rhodell at upcoming meeting
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Raleigh County Commission has announced the planned agenda for its upcoming Regular Session, which is set to take place on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, at 10:00 AM. Among the docket of agenda items set to be discussed are the dissolution of the City of Rhodell, consideration of a new employee […]
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