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CAMC first in southern West Virginia to implant world’s first neuromodulation device
CHARLESTON, WV (WVNS) — CAMC recently made a groundbreaking achievement in the medical world for being the first health system in southern West Virginia to implant the Barostim™ Baroreflex Activation Therapy. According to the press release from Dale M. Witte, Communications Strategist from CAMC, the implant is also the world’s first heart failure device to use neuromodulation, […]
AccessHealth Women’s Clinic cuts ribbon on Harper Road facility
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – AccessHealth team members were joined by the Beckley-Raleigh County Chamber of Commerce on Friday for a ribbon cutting ceremony celebrating the new Access Health Women’s Clinic on Harper Road. Many state and local leaders were in attendance for the proceedings including Raleigh County Commissioner Daniel Hall, Ward 5 Beckley City Councilwoman […]
The 25th annual Oak Leaf Festival is here
OAK HILL, WV (WVNS)– Prepare to “leaf” the boring behind and instead get ready for the annual Oak Leaf Festival! The 25th annual Oak Leaf Festival is scheduled to run from Saturday, August 24, 2024 to Sunday, September 1, 2024. The festival will have some new things this year, along with the returning familiar favorites […]
Kanawha County elementary school launches state’s pilot program to reward students for attendance
Chronic absenteeism remains a serious problem for West Virginia schools after the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted learning for students. Nearly 30% of West Virginia students were chronically absent — missing 18 or more days — during the 2022-23 school year, according to the most recent data from the state education department. In an effort to get […]
Mullens Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Chili Night details announced
MULLENS, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Mullens Area Chamber of Commerce will host its annual Chili Night event next month. The community event is set to return to Mullens on Thursday, September 19, 2024, and will begin at 6:00pm. The Mullens City Parking lot in Downtown Mullens will serve as the venue for the annual event. […]
New mural takes over Princeton building to promote drug addiction awareness
PRINCETON, WV (WVNS) – A new mural is adorning a Princeton Building. But this isn’t just any mural. Recovery Point, Concord University Collegiate Recovery, and Community Connections teamed up to make an anti-drug mural. The murals read, “Break through stigma with love” and “break through addiction.” One of the painters and Community Connections’ Drug-Free Communities […]
Greenbrier Humane Society Faces Critical Capacity Challenge, Urges Community Support
LEWISBURG W.Va. (WVDN) — The Greenbrier Humane Society is facing an unprecedented challenge as they have officially reached full capacity in their kennel facilities. Despite their best efforts to manage the high volume of animals in their care, they have been forced to pause intakes once again to ensure the well-being of the animals already […] The post Greenbrier Humane Society Faces Critical Capacity Challenge, Urges Community Support appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Spartans Finish Scrimmage Preseason Against Capital
FAIRLEA- It was a long night in Fairlea at Spartan Stadium on Friday when the Greenbrier East Spartans finished their scrimmage season against the Capital Cougars. Originally scheduled for 6:00 PM, the action did not get going until 7:48 due to the Cougars bus being delayed. Once things got going on the field however, it […] The post Spartans Finish Scrimmage Preseason Against Capital appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Local veteran and Olympian honored with road dedication
SANDSTONE, WV (WVNS) – One storied veteran was awarded his own road on Friday, August 23, 2024. Major Cornelius Burdette, or “Paul”, as family members call him, was a Spanish American War veteran and a distinguished marksman from Sandstone in Summers County. He served in nearly every branch of the United States military and was […]
13th annual Just For Kids Charity Golf Classic features huge announcement
DANIELS, WV (WVNS) – Just For Kids Child Advocacy Center hosted their 13th annual charity golf classic on Friday, August 23, 2024. They kicked things off with a “Putt to the Prize” Putting Contest and then took to the Woodhaven course at Glade Springs Village for a fun day of golf. Not only were participants […]
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