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Mountaineer Food Bank hosting food giveaway in Wyoming County on July 17th
WYOMING COUNTY, WV (WOAY) – The Mountaineer Food Bank will host a food giveaway in Wyoming County on Wednesday, July 17th. The giveaway will take place at the ‘Old’ Baileysville School in Brenton from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. while supplies last. For more information, call 304-364-5518...
Multiple local hospitals recognized as part of U.S. News’ 2024-25 Best Hospitals
MORGANTOWN, W.Va (WDTV) - Multiple hospitals in our area have been recognized in the U.S. News and World Report as part of its 2024-25 Best Hospitals list. Seven WVU Medicine hospitals have been recognized, along with Mon Health Medical Center. The following WVU Medicine hospitals were recognized as High Performing...
Mister Sparky of Southern West Virginia celebrates opening of Princeton location
PRINCETON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Team members with Mister Sparky of Southern West Virginia were joined last week for a grand opening ceremony for their new location in Princeton. The ceremony featured participation from the Chamber of Commerce of the Two Virginias and represented what Mister Sparky of Southern West Virginia co-owner, Kristen Lewis called a […]
Local Musician Matt Deal set to release new album on July 20
Oak Hill, WV (WOAY)-Matt Deal, a musician out of Welch, WV, is making waves in the local music scene and is set to release his new album this Saturday. Matt came by our studio and sat down with NewsWatch reporter Caleb Pearl to talk about music.
Modern Tan cuts ribbon on Princeton location
PRINCETON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – One of the Mercer County’s newest additions, Modern Tan participated in a grand opening ribbon-cutting ceremony over the weekend for a new Princeton location with the Chamber of Commerce of the Two Virginias. Situated at 1295 Stafford Drive, Modern Tan seeks to bring a “high-end, luxurious tanning experience,” to the Princeton […]
Mountain Mama’s BBQ Serving Up Great Food in Lindside
LINDSIDE W.Va. (WVDN0 – Back at the beginning of 2024, a new restaurant hit the streets on Seneca Trail South in Lindside. Haley Murphy decided to bring Mountain Mama’s BBQ to the area and give everyone a brand-new barbecue experience, which according to the reviews online, has been a huge hit locally. Starting the business […] The post Mountain Mama’s BBQ Serving Up Great Food in Lindside appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Beckley Fire Department and American Red Cross kick-off ‘Camp Do Good’ blood drive
This summer, the American Red Cross and Beckley Fire Department invite you to “Do Good, Feel Good and Help others.”. Save a life by donating blood, platelets or plasma. Schedule your appointment today; you even get new swag for giving. “We get emails all the time saying how there...
Open Burn Ban implemented in Tazewell County
TAZEWELL, VA (LOOTPRESS) – An immediate ban on all open burning activities has been implemented in Tazewell County due to increased wildfire concerns. Tazewell County Administrator and Director for Emergency Management, Eric Young has reportedly instituted the ban with the goal of heightening safety measures and addressing the increased risk of wildfires, which has been […]
Trail Day approaching at Sweet Springs
SWEET SPRINGS W.Va. (WVDN) – At Trail Day on Saturday, July 20 at the Sustainable Forum hosted by Sweet Springs Institute and being held at The Sweet Springs Resort Park there will be: A lesson on selecting the correct rock to use, cleaning, seasoning, and cooking on said rock. Randy DuPre, a Blackfoot descendent, has […] The post Trail Day approaching at Sweet Springs appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Pounding Mill man charged for mulitple felonies
TAZEWELL, VA (WOAY) – A man from Pounding Mill has been indicted for 6-count felony indictments from a recent Tazewell County jury. 46-year-old Jason David Osborn faces 4 counts of child cruelty, neglect, and abuse – 1 count of strangulation of another person and 1 count of shooting a firearm or missile in or at a building with people in it.
Covington City Council holds monthly meeting on July 9
Mayor Sibold brought The Covington City Council meeting to order promptly, as scheduled at 6:30PM on Tuesday July 9th. The crowd on hand numbered in the low to mid-teens. Though the number was small, it was easy to discern that everyone in attendance was proud of their city and cared deeply about what happened in […] The post Covington City Council holds monthly meeting on July 9 appeared first on The Virginian Review.
Kars Unlimited to hold benefit cruise-in for area resident Steve Miller
Kars Unlimited will be holding a cruise in on Sunday, July 21 at Jackson River Sports Complex from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. There will be music, Chinese auction, 50/50 drawing, a live auction and cake walk. Come out and help support Steve Miller who is battling cancer. The post Kars Unlimited to hold benefit cruise-in for area resident Steve Miller appeared first on The Virginian Review.
Sweet Springs Antiques Now Open
GAP MILLS W.Va. – Utilizing a century-old house known to longtime residents as “the old post office”, Brian and Tammy Berry have opened Sweet Springs Antiques where Tammy’s grandparents lived and her grandmother served as postmistress for forty years, beginning in the mid-1930’s. From as early as 1905, the original storefront housed Keenan Bros. General […] The post Sweet Springs Antiques Now Open appeared first on The Virginian Review.
The Shadow: Semi Annual Weenie Awards
Welcome back Shadowers! The summer heat is on, and lots of stuff happening. If you’ve not checked out the Farmers Market in Covington, please do and support your local businesses. Can you believe we’re already 7 months into 2024? In those seven months, The Shadow group has grown to almost 5,000 active Facebook followers and […] The post The Shadow: Semi Annual Weenie Awards appeared first on The Virginian Review.
Old Story, New Headlines: WV Couple Adopts Black Children to Use as “Slaves”
From The Big Ideas, Think Kids’ Newsletter for July 2024. Back in early October, a Kanawha County couple was arrested on charges of gross child neglect creating a substantial risk of injury upon discovery of three children who were held captive in a shed on their property in Sissonville.
Meet us in person: Join reporters in Wheeling for a roundtable discussion about the 2024 election
Mountain State Spotlight is on a mission to reshape how the media covers elections. We believe that voters want election coverage that is less focused on press releases and polls and more on the questions that they have for candidates. Residents of West Virginia’s northern panhandle told us they want elected officials to tackle the […] Meet us in person: Join reporters in Wheeling for a roundtable discussion about the 2024 election appeared first on Mountain State Spotlight, West Virginia's civic newsroom.
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