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Planned road closure in Tazewell Virginia for local prom
TAZEWELL, VA (WVNS) — A road in Tazewell County will be closed to traffic for most of the day on Saturday, May 11, 2024. According to a post on the Town of Tazewell’s Facebook page, Main Street in Tazewell, Virginia will be closed from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 11, 2024 for […]
Fallen tree causes indefinite road closure and power outage in Wyoming County
LILLYDALE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – RT. 971 in Lillydale is currently closed until further notice due to a fallen tree blocking both lanes, accompanied by downed power lines. The situation has left the surrounding area, including Westside, without power, according to the Oceana Fire Department. Emergency services, including Shentel, AEP, and WVDOH, have responded to the […]
Softball Game Recap: Rural Retreat Comes Up Short
Rural Retreat was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They fell 9-6 to the Honaker Tigers. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Rural Retreat of the 7-2 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April.
18 arrested on drug charges in Buchanan County
BUCHANAN COUNTY, Va. (WJHL) – Eighteen people were arrested after a Buchanan County operation to combat drug distribution. A news release from Buchanan County Commonwealth’s Attorney Nikki Stiltner states the operation was a joint effort involving Stiltner’s office, the Buchanan County Sheriff’s Office and other law enforcement agencies. In total, 18 people were arrested out […]
Man and woman plead guilty to evading financial reporting requirements
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — A Wyoming County man and a woman from Raleigh County each pleaded guilty to structuring transactions with one or more domestic financial institutions. They both admitted to making bank deposits from drug money to get out of certain reporting requirements for transactions. According to court documents, Merrick Rice, 43, of Mullens, […]
New Rural Health Clinic to open at Welch Community Hospital
WELCH, WV (WVNS) — The West Virginia Department of Health Facilities (DHF) is planning on opening a new Rural Health Clinic (RHC) at Welch Community Hospital. The clinic will be open from 9:00 A.M. to 9:00 P.M., seven days a week. There is no need to make an appointment. A part of the hospital will […]
Step into garden oasis this Mother’s Day at Casto’s Greenhouse
OAK HILL, WV (WOAY) – It’s almost Mother’s Day, so one local nursery is making sure Southern West Virginia moms feel the peace and love they deserve. What better way to spend the second weekend in May than with a trip from Wyoming County to walk around Casto’s Greenhouse with her mom, whom Leah Woods calls her best friend.
Mercer County mother sues City of Princeton after son dies in officer involved shooting
PRINCETON, WV (WVNS) — A Mercer County family has sued Princeton Police Department after an officer involved shooting in Mercer County. An amended complaint was filed in U.S. District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia in Beckley last month. Barry Yearout died in April 2022 at Princeton Community Hospital after he was shot […]
Wyoming County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office announces job opening
WYOMING COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Wyoming County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office has a job opening for a Victim Advocate. Minimum qualifications include: ▪ High School diploma; ▪ Direct work experience in a criminal justice setting; ▪ Working knowledge of the criminal justice system; ▪ Ability to communicate effectively with the professional community and ability to […]
16-year-old self-taught baker opens her own bakery: ‘I knew what I could do’
RICHLANDS, Va. (WVVA/Gray News) – A 16-year-old from Richlands, Virginia, is learning to balance school, a social life and owning her own bakery. Olivia Rife may seem like your average teen, but at just 16 years old she’s already well known in her community for her bakery called Liv-Y-Licious.
Baseball Game Recap: Montcalm Comes Up Short
Montcalm was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They lost 15-5 to the River View Raiders. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Montcalm of the 18-8 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in March.
“Meet the Rail Birds” introduces community to new special needs baseball team
BLUEFIELD, W. Va. (WVVA) -Alternative Baseball was started back in 2016, to give those with special needs such as autism, down syndrome, PTSD, and more, a league of their own. Now, Alternative Baseball has reached the Two Virginias thanks to the Bluefield Rail Birds. “Just the opportunity to include everybody...
Rural Retreat church goes above and beyond to provide for community
RURAL RETREAT, Va. – A church in Rural Retreat just received national recognition for their work to help families through a program called CarePortal. The Rural Retreat United Methodist Church was recently recognized in Kansas City for being one of the best small churches in the nation for CarePortal, but they said they don’t do this for the recognition.
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