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Honoring Dr. Thomas W. Jarrett: A Legacy of Community Impact
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The “Thomas W. Jarrett Memorial Fund” was established in memory of Dr. Thomas W. Jarrett by his children, Allison and Jordan Jarrett. This field of interest fund will provide economic impact with an emphasis on environmental causes. Tom was a 1968 graduate of Greenbrier Military School and went on to WVU […]
Mount Hope man charged after overdose death in Fayette County
FAYETTE COUNTY, WV (WVNS) — A third man was arrested and charged with felony drug charges regarding an overdose death in Fayette County. 49-year-old Robert F. Ruth II, of Mount Hope, was charged with the felony offense of Drug Delivery Resulting in Death and Conspiracy after his involvement in an overdose death that occurred on […]
Mercer County woman faces multiple charges after shooting man
ROCK, WV (WVNS) — A Mercer County woman faces multiple charges after shooting a man. Members of the Mercer County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of someone who was shot on Cobra Lane in the Rock area of Mercer County early on Wednesday, May 1, 2024. Once on scene, Deputies Lucas and Presley, as […]
Meet the Candidate: Jeff McPeake for Raleigh County Magistrate – Division 3
Tell us a little bit about yourself and your experience/accomplishments I am a lifelong resident of Raleigh County. I retired from the Beckley Police Department as The Deputy Chief of Police in 2017. I have a Bachelors degree in “Criminal Justice Administration” from Mountain State University. I graduated the West Virginia State Police Academy 99th […]
Raleigh County Sheriff’s Office introduces special needs emergency registry
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Raleigh County Sheriff’s Office on Monday announced a new initiative which will help first responders most effectively assist those with differing needs. The Autism and Special Needs Registry, introduced on Monday by Raleigh County Sheriff Jim Canaday, will allow caretakers to provide information to first responders detailing the specific needs […]
Meet the Candidate: Jim Canaday for Raleigh County Sheriff
Tell us a little bit about yourself and your experience/accomplishments I grew up in MacArthur and attended Woodrow Wilson High School where I graduated in 1989. I am a 1993 graduate of Concord University where I earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration with a Minor in Interpersonal/Organizational Communication and a 2013 graduate of the […]
Beckley hospital receives four star rating for care
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) – A Beckley hospital has received a four-star rating by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Service. Jackie Withrow Hospital provides care to West Virginians who are eligible for Medicaid and need to stay in a nursing home long-term. The hospital said the four-star rating is...
Former Party City building to become new Beckley Goodwill location
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Work is well underway for the preparation of a brand new Goodwill location in the Beckley area. The retail establishment’s current Appalachian Drive location will closing its doors as of May 19, 2024, but will moving just about a quarter mile away to the former location of Party City at 4283 […]
A brighter and drier day Wednesday as the mid spring heat up continues
Wednesday starts with low level clouds, humidity, and fog as we kick the last bits of Tuesdays system out. By sunrise, the clouds begin to clear and fog lifts as temps rise into the 60s. A mix of sun and clouds turning sunny by the mid afternoon won’t hurt temps much but we do remain […]
Meet the Candidate: Rick Snuffer for Raleigh County Board of Education
Tell us a little bit about yourself and your experience/accomplishments I’m a life-long resident of Raleigh County, graduating from Trap Hill High School in 1973. I attended WVU, where I graduated Magna Cum Laude with a BS in Animal Science. After graduation, I taught Vo-AG in Fayette County, teaching landscaping and horticulture for 2 years. […]
Lady Spartans Get By Woodrow, Advance to Sectional Final
FAIRLEA- Three games. Three wins. One run. Those numbers are pretty mind blowing when you read them and understand what they mean. The Greenbrier East Lady Spartans defeated the Woodrow Wilson Lady Flying Eagles 5-1 in the Region 3, Section 2 semifinals on Wednesday night, May 1 behind a strong pitching performance from Kayla Bartley […] The post Lady Spartans Get By Woodrow, Advance to Sectional Final appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Meet the Candidate: Keri Berry for Beckley City Council – Ward 4
Hello, I am Keri Berry and I am currently running for the City of Beckley Ward 4 Council Seat. I am a lifelong resident of Beckley, born and raised here, and currently reside on Johnstown Road. I graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School in 1992, and I have one son, Brayden Thompson, who will also […]
Tractor trailer fire delays traffic on I77
GHENT, WV (WOAY) – A tractor-trailer fire this morning slowed down traffic on I77 at mile marker 37.5. It happened at around 7 a.m. Ghent Volunteer Fire Department said that the truck’s trailer was fully engulfed in flames when they arrived. The driver was able to disconnect the tractor and move it to safety.
Mercer County Schools names 2024-2025 Teacher of the Year
PRINCETON, WV (WVNS) — Mercer County Schools named the 2024-2025 Teacher of the Year at a banquet on Tuesday, April 30, 2024. The banquet recognized those who were nominated for Teacher of the Year from schools across the county. Kimberly Yahya, a 4th grade teacher at Athens Elementary, was named the 2024-2025 Mercer County Teacher […]
Woodrow Wilson hosts final job fair of the year
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — Woodrow Wilson High School hosted a job fair on Thursday, May 2, 2024. Several local businesses were in attendance including Wal-Mart, Chik-fil-A, Best Ambulance, and the Beckley Sanitary Board. Site Coordinator for Communities in Schools, Lindsay Flanagan, said hosting a fair at this time of year is important for the sophomores […]
Fayette County deputies looking for missing teenager
GLEN JEAN, W.Va. (WCHS) — Deputies in Fayette County need your help to find a missing teenager believed to have run away. Deputies said Gabriel Green, 15, was last seen leaving a home in the Mountainair Mobile Home Park in Glen Jean about 3:30 p.m. Monday. Green is described...
Mental Health Awareness Month observed by the West Virginia Department of Human Services
CHARLESTON, WV (WVNS) — The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS) has emphasized May as Mental Health Awareness Month. The DoHS has teamed up with the Bureau for Behavioral Health (BBH), along with other agencies across the state and country to highlight mental health and how it plays a role in a person’s health […]
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