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Bridge named after fallen Fayette County forester Cody J. Mullens
PAX, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A bridge has officially been named in remembrance of fallen West Virginia forester Cody J. Mullens. The bridge is located at the Turnpike exit to Pax. Cody J. Mullens, a native of Mt. Hope, led a life marked by dedication and passion. As a forester and employee of the West Virginia […]
Fayette County Schools to host job fair Saturday and Monday
FAYETTEVILLE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Fayette County Schools (FCS) will host a job fair two days on Saturday and Monday for various positions within the county school system. According to FCS, they will be hosting a job fair on Saturday, June 8, from 9 AM-12 PM, and Monday, June 10, from 4 PM-6 PM. The job […]
‘Coffee Talks’ session to be hosted by WV Hive
RICHWOOD, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The West Virginia Community Development Hub in partnership with the West Virginia Hive Network will be hosting the upcoming Coffee Talk session next week at Richwood City Hall. Set to take place from 9:00am to 10:30am on Friday, June 14, 2024, the networking session will be held at Richwood City Hall, […]
Greenbrier County Courthouse News 6-6-24
Suits Credit Acceptance Corporation v. Dakota Layman; Gary W. Hopkins v. Ezekiel I. Messer; Alfred L. Arnett v. Marion Able Wolford; Ally Bank v. Phyllis J Bennett. Divorces Wayne Clinton Chaplin and Marcelle Elaine Chaplin. Marriages Timothy James Farrell to Jamie Marie Tedrick; Jacob Scott Nutter to Haley Nicole Durham; Bobby Wayne Johnston Jr. to […] The post Greenbrier County Courthouse News 6-6-24 appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Dollar Tree is exploring a sale or spinoff of Family Dollar
Oak Hill, WV (CNN)- Dollar Tree is considering selling or spinning off Family Dollar. The company acquired the chain in 2015 for $8.5 billion. Dollar Tree was hoping the merger would help it compete with bigger rivals. However, Dollar Tree is still wading through the mess it inherited with the...
Coexisting with Bears: Education Key to Preventing Conflicts
GREENBRIER COUNTY W.Va. (WVDN) – After receiving several reports of bears being found in local neighborhoods, the Department of Natural Resources (DNR), spoke about whether cohabitation between humans and bears, is possible. The verdict: it very much is. Colin Carpenter, the Black Bear Project Lead and wildlife biologist at the DNR, spoke at length and […] The post Coexisting with Bears: Education Key to Preventing Conflicts appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
TJ Maxx equipping some store workers with body cameras to deter shoplifters
Oak Hill, WV (CNN)- TJ Maxx, Marshalls, and Homegoods have equipped some store employees with police-like body cameras. The stores’ parent company, TJX, says the measure is meant to thwart shoplifting and keep customers and employees safe. The company did not share its policy on when the cameras are...
Rt. 19 Custom Cycles opens in Summersville
SUMMERSVILLE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Summersville recently welcomed a new business to town as Rt. 19 Custom Cycles held its grand opening last week. Rt. 19 Custom Cycles is a motorcycle repair and parts shop located at 1263 Broad Street in Summersville. “We’re excited at the fact that you chose our city to open your business,” […]
Oak Hill nursing center earns bronze award
OAK HILL, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Hidden Valley Center, a skilled nursing and rehabilitation center based in Oak Hill, WV, has earned the Bronze – Commitment to Quality Award for 2024 from the American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL). This award recognizes the center’s dedication to enhancing the lives of residents […]
Car goes over embankment in Thurmond
THURMOND, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Access to the town of Thurmond in Fayette County is currently restricted due to a car going over an embankment. The SUV went over the embankment just before the Thurmond Bridge. There appear to be no injuries but two passengers were in the vehicle. A wrecker and the National Park Service […]
West Virginia home to only train stop located at national park visitor center
THURMOND, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Southern West Virginia is home to the only train stop that is located at a U.S. national park visitor center. Located in the heart of the New River Gorge sits the former railroad boom town of Thurmond, once home to nearly 500 residents. The town served as the heartbeat of the […]
Fayette County Schools takes out the old and brings in the new
FAYETTEVILLE (WVNS) – Fayette County Schools is taking advantage of summer break by working on more than 70 million dollars in building and maintenance projects. A lot of money is being spent to revamp and reshape the Fayette County Schools system. A few of these projects are projected to be finished soon while some are […]
Town of Fayetteville to host the 2024 Heritage Festival
FAYETTEVILLE, WV (WVNS) — The town of Fayetteville will be celebrating its annual Heritage Festival event. The Heritage Festival will be from July 4, 2024 to July 6, 2024 and will offer fun activities, such as kid’s games, live music, a carnival, food vendors, and much more! A beautiful fireworks display will conclude the last […]
Good Earth Lighting recalls more than 1.2 million rechargeable integrated lights to due to fire and burn hazards
Oak Hill, WV (CNN)- Good Earth Lighting is voluntarily recalling 1.2 million lights after a death and multiple fires. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission posted the announcement Thursday. The company’s rechargeable integrated lights can overheat. According to Good Earth, one person died, and another was treated for smoke...
Upcoming Events in Williamsburg
WILLIAMSBURG W.Va. (WVDN) – Everyone is invited to join the volunteers of the Williamsburg Museum for a hot dog and ice cream luncheon celebrating the birthday of West Virginia on Saturday, June 15, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Special guests this year are area home businesses. Many people in the area started their home-based businesses during […] The post Upcoming Events in Williamsburg appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
$10,000 scratch-off winner sold in Fayetteville
FAYETTEVILLE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A $10,000 winning scratch-off ticket was recently sold in Fayetteville. According to the West Virginia Lottery, a $10,000 winning “Untapped Fortune – Roll For Riches” scratch-off was sold on Wednesday, May 29, 2024, in Fayetteville. The winning ticket was purchased at Co Mac #4. The winner has been identified as Molly […]
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