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Raleigh County church successfully nominated to National Register of Historic Places
TAMS, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A special unveiling and announcement pertaining to the historic New Salem Baptist Church has been confirmed for next week. The church, located at a coal camp site in Tams, West Virginia, was nominated by the Preservation Alliance of West Virginia to the National Register of Historic Places. First constructed in 1921, […]
Causeacon: Pop Culture Extravaganza
BECKLEY (WVNS) – Attention pop culture fans, the Beckley-Raleigh County Convention Center is hosting an event just for you. Causeacon started on Friday, April 26th and lasts through Sunday, April 28th. From video games, superheroes, and Disney, this event has everything pop culture related. Causeacon is a fundraiser for Advocating a Way for Adults and […]
Governor Justice presents $2 million award to Woodrow Wilson High School
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Several high-profile figures at the state and local levels were on-hand at Woodrow Wilson High School on Friday as Governor Jim Justice presented a $2 million award for the replacement of a water line. As Chairman of the West Virginia School Building Authority, Governor Justice effectively led a vote in April […]
Fayette County man receives two life sentences for two First-Degree Murder convictions
FAYETTE COUNTY, WV (WVNS) — A Fayette County man was sentenced to two life sentences for a double murder. 62-year-old Carl B. Cox, of the Dempsey area of Fayette County, was sentenced to two consecutive life sentences in prison for two convictions for the felony crime of First-Degree Murder on Monday, April 22, 2024 On […]
Teen brings BB gun on school bus twice in Raleigh County
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — A teenager, who was allegedly carrying what looked like a real gun, entered a Raleigh County school bus on the morning of Monday, April 22, 2024, Raleigh County officials confirmed to 59News. The gun was confirmed to be a BB gun two days later, after the same juvenile allegedly entered a […]
New Beckley Water rates go in effect June 24, 2024
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The first part of a two-phase overall $4.2 million rate increase for customers of Beckley Water Co. goes into effect on June 24 after state regulators endorsed a joint settlement filed by the parties in the case. The settlement laid out in a Public Service Commission of West Virginia administrative law […]
Causeacon brings in nerds far and wide to Raleigh County
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) – Lines of cosplayers and con-goers waited outside of the Beckley-Raleigh County Convention Center, eager for the doors to open. Causeacon is a growing event that brings in visitors from all around the state and beyond to Raleigh County. Event organizer Desiree Christian said the location and popularity of Causeacon helps bring […]
Cast Your Vote for the Gbr East/Gbr West Diamond Players of the Week, April 22-27
Please vote for the WV Daily News Greenbrier East and Greenbrier West Diamond Players of the Week for the week of April 22-27. Two players from each team in the county (GE baseball, GE softball, GW baseball, and GW softball) are all listed together. We will take the top vote getter from each school and […] The post Cast Your Vote for the Gbr East/Gbr West Diamond Players of the Week, April 22-27 appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Crescent Elementary presented with $21,000 check for classrooms
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Crescent Elementary School on Thursday received a $21,000 check for the purchase of Prometheus boards for each classroom in the facility. Delegate Kirby and Dr. Starcher were on hand at Crescent Elementary for the presentation of the funds, which also saw participation from the school’s current fourth grade class. “It was […]
Quick Action by Austin and Oak Hill Fire Departments Extinguishes Southwest Austin Blaze
An early morning fire in southwest Austin was extinguished thanks to the rapid response of local firefighters. The blaze, which broke out in the 8500 block of Elmont Springs Circle, was reported to have been swiftly brought under control by the combined efforts of the Austin Fire Department and Oak Hill Fire Department, as per CBS Austin.
Army veteran receives high school diploma at 83
Before completing his senior year of high school in Beckley, Billy F. Garretson left to join the U.S. Army, serving from 1958 to 1964. Though he graduated from a military academy, worked as a minister for decades and earned other educational certificates, a high school diploma always eluded him. That...
Beckley ARH to host Stroke Support Group
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Beckley ARH Hospital will host its first-ever Stroke Support Group meeting May at 2 p.m. at the Raleigh County Commission on Aging. The monthly meetings, according to Beckley ARH Stroke Coordinator Courtney Jackson, are designed to provide support, education and awareness for stroke survivors and their families. “So many individuals in […]
Dragon’s Den Gaming is hosting one of the first Disney’s Lorcana Championships
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY)- Disney’s Lorcana is a trading card game like Pokemon or YuGiOh. The game came out in late August of 2023. Although Disney’s Lorcana has only been out for less than a year, it has gained a lot of popularity even here in West Virginia. The first round of tournaments will be taking place right here in Beckley.
‘Sound the Alarm’ event gives Beckley residents a free smoke detector installation
BECKLEY (WVNS) – You may not know it, but your smoke detector may not be working properly. With many house fires happening across the nation each year, it is important to be prepared for potential disaster. The City of Beckley Fire Department took the time to help residents out. The City Beckley Fire Department and […]
Meet and greet with two local candidates in Fayette County
OAK HILL, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Fayette County Republican Candidates Brian Helton for State Senate and Chuck Miller for Fayette County Sheriff are inviting the public to a meet and greet at Tee Time Golf at 3948 Lochegelly Road, Oak Hill, WV, at 6:00 PM on April 23, 2024. The public will have a chance to […]
Fayette Plateau Ministerial Association hosting food pantry on April 24
Oak Hill, WV (WOAY)- The Fayette Plateau Ministerial Association is hosting a food pantry in Fayette County on Wednesday, April 24. The pantry will take place at the Lewis Christian Community Center at 469 Central Avenue in Oak Hill, starting at 9:30 am and ending at 10:30 am. The association...
Meet the Candidate: Charles Briscoe for Fayette County Assessor
My name is Charles Briscoe, and I am a candidate for the Republican nomination for Fayette County Assessor. I currently have the honor of serving as the 36th Mayor for the City of Oak Hill. Although I enjoy serving as Mayor, I believe that I can make a difference for even more people as your Assessor. […]
Gov. Justice and Moore Capito to host Meet and Greet at WVU Extension Office in Beckley
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Governor Jim Justice and Moore Capito will be holding a public Meet and Greet on Friday, April 26, 2024 at 3:00PM at the WVU Extension Office located at 410 Neville St in Beckley (the old Heilig-Meyers building). Justice, who is currently serving as Governor and running for US Senate recently endorsed […]
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