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GALLERY: Bramwell Depot showcases history of the railroad, coal, and home of the most millionaires
BRAMWELL, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Located within the hills of Mercer County lies the town once home to the most millionaires in the country. Founded in the late 1800s, Bramwell sits eight miles north of Bluefield along U.S. Route 52. Bramwell is encircled by the Bluestone River in a horseshoe bend fashion, earning its early moniker, […]
Grand Opening date announced for Crumbl Cookies in Raleigh County
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — A grand opening date was announced for Crumbl Cookies in Raleigh County. The Crumbl Cookies location in the Beckley area of Raleigh County will have a grand opening on Friday, May 3, 2024. The store is located at 123 Beckley Crossing Shopping Center in Beckley, and there will also be a […]
Craft Memorial Library helps kids plant trees for Earth Day
BLUEFIELD, WV (WVNS) — The Craft Memorial Library in Mercer County gave local kids the chance to celebrate Earth Day by beautifying their own communities on Monday, April 22, 2024. In partnership with Neighborhood Forest, Craft Memorial Library in Bluefield held an event with the goal of putting plants in the hands of kids. More […]
Bluefield and Beckley Area McDonald’s Adds Some Southern Flare to the McCrispy™ Sandwich
BLUEFIELD AND BECKLEY, W.Va. (WVDN) – A year-round McDonald’s fan favorite can be hard to beat; unless you are adding bold, creamy and spicy Cajun ranch sauce to the McCrispy™ sandwich. Starting April 22, the Bacon Cajun Ranch McCrispy™ will be available at participating Bluefield and Beckley area locations for a limited time. The Bacon Cajun Ranch McCrispy™ features southern-style fried chicken, Cajun ranch sauce, applewood smoked […] The post Bluefield and Beckley Area McDonald’s Adds Some Southern Flare to the McCrispy™ Sandwich appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Raleigh County Commission announces Special Meeting session
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Raleigh County Commission has announced a Special Session meeting set to take place on Tuesday. The meeting, scheduled for 10:00am on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, will pertain almost exclusively to the lone agenda item listed under “New Business” on the recently announced meeting agenda, “Consideration of realignment of health insurance. […]
A local high schooler is operating his own business in Mercer County
PRINCETON, WV (WVNS) — Chase Murray isn’t your typical 18-year-old. In fact, this 18-year-old operates his own window cleaning business – CM Exterior Cleaning. “Before that, I was working two jobs, one at Big Lots and a little BBQ spot here in Princeton. I just kind of started it up as a ‘why not’ and […]
Stranger Danger: What to do if you’re approached by a stranger
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — As spring continues to warm up, more people will be out and about, including children. 59News spoke with Deputy Matthew Dunlap of the Raleigh County Sheriff’s Department on what children should do if they are approached by a stranger. Deputy Dunlap said there are several ways to handle the situation. “Don’t […]
Volleyball 4 Autism is a hit
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) – Students at a local college hosted a charity event for a noble cause, all while having a ball! The New River Community and Technical College’s Social Behavioral Sciences Department served up a charity event for autism. The department held its annual “Volleyball 4 Autism” tournament to raise awareness and funds for […]
Two Raleigh County men charged after a man fatally overdosed
MOUNT HOPE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Two Raleigh County men are facing felony charges in Fayette County. Sheriff Mike Fridley provides the following information regarding this incident. On December 26, 2023, deputies responded to a suspected overdose death in Mount Hope. During the lengthy investigation, detectives with the Fayette County Sheriff’s Department Detective’s Bureau were able […]
Groundbreaking held in Raleigh County for the upgraded Glen Morgan Treatment Plant
GLEN MORGAN, WV (WVNS) — The Shady Spring Public Service District is set to see some change. County officials broke ceremonial ground Monday, April 22, 2024, on the Glen Morgan Wastewater Treatment Plant. The plant will receive around $9.5 million in renovations. The project started four years ago, when Raleigh County Commission President David Tolliver […]
Progress update on Timberwood Elementary School
BLUEWELL, WV (WVNS) – In Spring of 2023, Governor Jim Justice and the Timberland Elementary School Building Committee, held a groundbreaking ceremony to celebrate the beginning of construction on a new school in Mercer county. The ceremony was right on top of where the school would be built. What was once a dirt pile now […]
Mercer County man pleads guilty to drug crimes in Fayette County
OAK HILL, WV (WVNS) — A Mercer County man plead guilty to drug crimes after a traffic stop in Fayette County. 27-year-old Deron Adolph Yarrell, of Bluefield, was convicted of the felony offenses of conspiracy to possess with the intent to distribute fentanyl, oxymorphone, cocaine, and tramadol, as well as the felony offenses of possession […]
Beckley woman sentenced for federal drug crime
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — A Raleigh County woman was sentenced to prison for a federal drug crime. 26-year-old Mariah Diane Keffer, of Beckley, was sentenced to a year in prison followed by three years of parole for the distribution of methamphetamine. According to court documents, Keffer sold around 60 grams of methamphetamine to a confidential […]
Shooting in Beckley leaves one injured and man charged with attempted murder
RALEIGH COUNTY (WOAY) – The Raleigh County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page, states that just before 9 a.m. earlier today, April 17th, the sheriff’s office was called to a shooting on Arbor Lane in Lanark. Shortly after the call, police arrived and were able to apprehend the suspect,...
Meet the Candidate: Doug Smith for House of Delegates – 39th District
⁃ Tell us a little bit about yourself and your experience/accomplishments Originally from Kansas, I have called West Virginia home since 2005, residing in Princeton with my wife Shirley and our loyal companion, Buddy. My career path led me through over three decades of service in the U.S. Army, culminating in retirement as a Colonel […]
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