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Seatbelt checkpoint to be held in McDowell County
MCDOWELL COUNTY, WV (WVNS) — A seatbelt checkpoint will be held in McDowell County on May 24, 2024. The checkpoint will be held by the McDowell County Sheriff’s Office, and will be from 7:00 p.m. on Friday, May 24, 2024 to 1:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 25, 2024 at the Route 52/Route 103 Intersection, also […]
City of Beckley to discuss proposed aquatic center at public meeting
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A proposed aquatic center for the City of Beckley will be the topic of discussion for an upcoming public meeting. City of Beckley Mayor, Rob Rappold announced over the weekend that an information session will be held this week with regard to the topic. The meeting will seek input from members […]
Raleigh County HS seniors get their diplomas
BECKLEY (WVNS) – All four Raleigh County high schools hosted graduation ceremonies over Memorial Day weekend. Independence High School seniors had their graduation ceremony at the Beckley Raleigh County Convention Center. The ceremony started at 10:30 in the morning on Saturday, May 25th. Liberty High School and Woodrow Wilson High School seniors also graduated on […]
Carolina Sprint Car Tour is coming to town for an action packed evening
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) – Racing fans, rev up your engines because the Carolina Sprint Car Tour is coming to town! The event will take place at Beckley Motor Speedway Saturday, May 25th at 6:45 p.m. This will mark the tour’s first time in Beckley. For the Carolina racers competing, this day is not just about […]
Chicago man sentenced for drug crimes in Raleigh County
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — A Chicago man was sentenced to prison for federal drug crimes in Raleigh County. On Friday, May 24, 2024, 36-year-old Rory Divaughn Spells, of Chicago, Illinois, was sentenced to 11 years and seven months in prison, followed by three years of parole, for possession with intent to distribute a quantity of […]
Over 1,000 people without power in Raleigh County
ARNETT, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Over 1,000 people in Raleigh County are without power following early morning storms. According to Appalachian Power, 1,241 customers are without power in the county. The bulk of the outages are being reported in the Dry Creek, Rock Creek, Arnett, and Zada areas along Coal River Road. The outages were reported […]
Tazewell County man charged with multiple felonies after hit-and-run in Richlands
RICHLANDS, VA (WVNS) — A Tazewell County man was charged with multiple felonies and a misdemeanor after a hit-and-run in the Richlands area of Tazewell County. Brandon Osborne, of Richlands, Virginia, was charged on Thursday, May 23, 2024, with one count of Felony Failure to Render Aid After an Accident with Injury, one count of […]
West Virginia native, filmmaker Morgan Spurlock known for ‘Super Size Me’ dies at 53
BECKLEY, W.Va. (WVNS) — West Virginia native Morgan Spurlock, the documentary filmmaker best known for “Super Size Me,” has died, according to multiple outlets. According to the Associated Press, Spurlock died Thursday in New York from complications of cancer, according to a statement issued Friday by his family. He was 53.
Safety tips for grilling season!
PRINCETON, WV (WVNS) — Memorial Day Weekend marks the unofficial start of summer, and for many West Virginians, grilling season. People across the state will be firing up their grills in the summer months to serve up delicious food for friends and families. Everyone is drawn in by the smell of grilled food, the smoke […]
Elks Lodge in Bluefield, WV opens its doors to the public
BLUEFIELD, W.Va. (WVVA) - A Bluefield, West Virginia golf course is teeing off a new season, where all are welcome to play. This golf course, first opened 110 years ago, back in 1914, is re-opening after a temporary closure this past April. The lodge came into possession of the course in 1998. Now, Richard Perry, the management here tells us, hopes to build on the rich history.
Tamarack Courtyard Concert Series lineup announced
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Tamarack Courtyard Concert Series will be making its return next month with an exciting performance lineup. The free summer concert series will get underway at 11:00am on June 22, 2024, with live music from the incomparable Randy Gilkey. The outdoor courtyard area found within the heart of the iconic red […]
Raleigh County woman arrested after firing shots, threatening to kill surveying crew
RALEIGH COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A Raleigh County woman has been arrested after shooting a round out of her revolver and threatening to kill a surveying crew. According to a criminal complaint, on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, 55-year-old Marlene Cochran of Surveyor, approached three individuals who were part of a surveying crew. The crew was […]
Beckley Veteran’s Cemetery to raise new flag on Memorial Day
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) – While many people will be placing smaller flags on fallen soldier’s graves on Memorial Day, one local cemetery will be hoisting a much larger one. Beckley’s American Legion Post 32 Veteran’s Cemetery is getting a brand-new flag for Memorial Day. This new flag comes straight from Senator Joe Manchin’s office. The […]
Multipurpose facility coming to Wyoming County Career and Technical Center
PINEVILLE (WVNS) – The Wyoming County Career and Technical Center is getting a big addition. A groundbreaking ceremony was held on Tuesday, May 21st for a new multipurpose facility at the WCCTC. This new building will be used for awards, honors ceremonies, and trainings. Stacey Lusk, Principal of the Wyoming County Career and Technical Center […]
Ridge Runner train returns to Bluefield City Park after year-long hiatus for flooding repairs
BLUEFIELD, W. Va. (WVVA) -The Ridge Runner train has been a staple of the Bluefield City Park for many years. However, the flooding last Memorial Day damaged the park’s train track, ending the Ridge Runner season right after it began. But on Saturday, it’s ‘full steam ahead’ for the...
WVU Medicine Princeton Community Hospital inaugurates New Hematology/Oncology Clinic
PRINCETON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Officials from West Virginia University, WVU Medicine, the WVU Medicine Cancer Institute, and WVU Medicine Princeton Community Hospital (PCH) came together with local leaders, patients, staff, and community members to celebrate the opening of the new Hematology/Oncology Clinic. This clinic marks the first phase of the new comprehensive cancer center, which […]
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