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Mercer County Schools thanks the community for passing the excess school levy
MERCER COUNTY, WV (WVNS) — The excess school levy in Mercer County was successfully passed after votes were tallied from the Primary Election on Tuesday, May 14, 2024. Members of Mercer County Schools thanked the people of Mercer County for helping support the educational system. The levy will go towards supporting extracurriculars like band, choir, […]
Meet your new Beckley Mayor and City Council members; several incumbents voted out
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Did the recent change regarding Beckley’s City Government cause incumbents to fail and new members to be elected? One could make that argument. Beckley residents went to the polls on Tuesday to decide who they wanted to represent them and the city. The newly elected mayor will be Ryan Neal. Former […]
Birmingham-Southern has 'no definitive agreements' on potential buyer of campus
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBMA) — Birmingham-Southern College will close at the end of May following a year and a half long effort to obtain bridge funding. The announcement came at the end of March, after the College Board of Trustees voted unanimously on the decision after a 2024 bill designed to amend the 2023 legislation that established the loan program, failed to get the support it needed to move forward.
Beckley Common Council members say city manager controversy influenced recent election
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — On Tuesday, two members of Beckley Common Council lost bids for their Council seats, with voters replacing incumbent Tom Sopher in Ward One and Bob Canter in Ward Two. Two members of Beckley Common Council who cast opposing votes last year on whether or not to change the city’s form of […]
New Goodwill location set to open in Beckley
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — The Goodwill store on Appalachian Drive in Beckley is set to close on May 19, 2024, but the good news is that a larger Goodwill store opens June 6, 2024, in Beckley. The new store will be across from the Beckley Olive Garden restaurant. A peek inside the new location on […]
Bradshaw to Host Second Mud Event
MCDOWELL COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – What started in 2023 at “Hometown Trail Days” is now “Mountain Mud”, an event guaranteed to entertain McDowell County residents, friends, and visitors beginning on Friday, May 17th, in Bradshaw, WV. Mountain Mud’s events will include: ATV/SXS/Dirt Bike grudge matches & drag races ATV/SXS Mud Obstacle Course Human Mud Obstacle […]
‘Mrs. Cochran can get a fair trial here in Raleigh County,’ judge says
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Representatives for both the state and defense convened in Raleigh County Circuit Court Monday morning for a pre-trial hearing as part of ongoing court procedures for Natalie Cochran. Cochran, who was previously convicted of fraud, has been at the epicenter of a highly publicized legal battle, having been accused of First-Degree […]
The Friends of the Summers County Public Library announce winners of Mother’s Day baskets
HINTON W.Va. (Hinton News) - The Friends of the Library would like to officially announce the winners of the raffle for Mother’s Day baskets. The money raised from the raffles will buy equipment for displays (like for the art show) in the library. Basket #1 – Quilt & Pillow – Margie Woodrum; Basket #2 – Spa Basket – Judy Orphey; Basket #3 - Gardening Basket with Plan – Ron Lilly; Basket #4 – Phyllis Whitley Book Basket – Phyllis Parker; Basket #5 – Chocolate and Roses – Regina Gwinn; Basket #6 – Movie & Popcorn Basket – Maura Lindbergh; Basket #7 – Ice Cream Cooler full of Treats – Sherry Gwinn; Basket #8 – Reading Center Basket – Phillip Groves; Basket #9 – Girl Scout Cookie Basket – Judy Hangar; Basket #10 – Flower Basket and Tote – Cathy Keppler. The post The Friends of the Summers County Public Library announce winners of Mother’s Day baskets appeared first on The Hinton News.
Gear Up SWV extends application deadline for Camp Stem to May 19
Beckley, WV (WOAY)- Calling all 7th and 8th graders from Mercer, Monroe, Summers, Raleigh, and Wyoming counties. Gear Up Southern West Virginia still has spots left for their partnership with WVU Tech for their upcoming camp, and the registration deadline has been extended. Camp STEM is an immersive premier camp...
Ronceverte Food Truck festival returning for second year
RONCEVERTE, WV (WVNS) – A beloved, tasty event is returning to Ronceverte. The Food Truck Festival is taking a pit stop in the city this weekend. The Ronceverte Food Truck Festival will be held on Edgar Avenue. Multiple different trucks for taste pallets of all kinds will be open for business. Co-Chair of the Ronceverte […]
A Peek into Summers County’s Past: Doctor Camara
HINTON W.Va. (Hinton News) – Another notable doctor of the old Hinton Hospital is Doctor Prudenecio Beduya Camara, “Pru,” as most people in the Hinton area called him. He was from Manila, Philippines, and became one of the staff of the Hinton Hospital on June 28, 1963. Doctor Camara was a member of the Abdominal Surgeons Society. He had been the […] The post A Peek into Summers County’s Past: Doctor Camara appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
What caused low voter turnout in the 2024 primary election?
PRINCETON, WV (WVNS) — West Virginia had low voter turnout across the state for the 2024 primary election. The turnouts were so low, in fact, that only 29.17% of all registered voters went to the polls. Mercer County has approximately 37,000 registered voters throughout the county, however during this primary election only around 10,000 of […]
Ambulance service owner convicted of tax crimes
The owner of an ambulance service that operates in Mingo County has been convicted in federal court of tax crimes. According to a statement from the office of U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of West Virginia Will Thompson, after four days of trial on May 2, a jury in Beckley convicted Christopher Jason Smyth, 48, of Pineville, for for failing to pay the taxes withheld from employees’ wages at an ambulance service he operated – Stat EMS — and for obstructing the IRS.
Beckley City Council upcoming meeting to see board reappointments
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The City of Beckley Common Council has released the planned agenda for the council’s Regular Session meeting set to take place on Tuesday, May 28, 2024, at 6:30 pm. The full agenda for the Beckley City Council’s upcoming meeting as released by the City of Beckley can be seen below. 1. […]
Computer Doctor opens new location in Bluefield
BLUEFIELD, WV (WVNS) — The Computer Doctor officially cut the ribbon on their new location in Bluefield on Wednesday, May 15, 2024. The business first opened in Princeton nearly a decade ago, and has now moved locations to Bluefield in order to better serve their customers. The new location is larger and allows for a […]
Beckley man pleads guilty to federal drug crime
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — A Raleigh County man pleaded guilty to a federal drug crime. 24-year-old Davon Jamir Linder, of Beckley, pleaded guilty to distribution of methamphetamine on Monday, May 13, 2024. According to statements made in court, Linder not only sold a controlled substance that contained methamphetamine to a confidential informant on February 27, […]
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