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Food Lion Recognizes Long-term Associates for their Dedicated Service
Beckley W.Va. (WVDN) – Food Lion is proud to announce more than 350 associates are celebrating more than 30 years of service this year. Among them are two long-term associates from stores in the Bluefield/Beckley/Oak Hill, WV area. On April 18, associates were honored during an annual event where the retailer shares appreciation and gratitude […] The post Food Lion Recognizes Long-term Associates for their Dedicated Service appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Former FCI Beckley Correctional Officer Sentenced to Prison for Contraband Crime
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Cody Adam Bays, 32, of Beaver, was sentenced to one year and six months in prison, to be followed by three years of supervised release, for providing contraband to an in inmate of a federal prison. According to court documents and statements made in court, between November 7, 2022, and February […]
Kanawha County Man Pleads Guilty to Fentanyl Crime
CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Travell Lamar Johnson, 45, of Big Chimney, pleaded guilty to distribution of fentanyl. According to court documents and statements made in court, on June 14, 2023, Johnson sold approximately 3.5 grams of fentanyl to a confidential informant at a Charleston gas station. Johnson admitted to the transaction and to arranging it […]
Tyler Childers to Headline Inaugural “Whizzbangers Ball”
WhizzbangBAM! isn’t just an onomatopoeia. It happens to be the management and booking company behind Tyler Childers, along with a host of other important artist from the Kentucky, West Virginia, and greater Appalachian region. This also includes Arlo McKinley, John R. Miller, William Matheny, Joslyn & The Sweet Compression, Abby Hamilton, Jeremy Short, and Buffalo Wabs & The Price Hill Hustle among others.
Madison VFD Chief details firefighter shortage struggles department is facing
BOONE COUNTY, W.Va (WCHS) — Madison Volunteer Fire Department Chief Joey Smith says he has 24 volunteer firefighters on his roster, but only about eight run one or more calls per month. The department responds to between 35 and 50 calls every month, according to Smith. "We need help,"...
Making health decisions with limited means
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — Eating healthy might not be an issue for some, but for many people living in small communities, it can be a struggle. Some communities only have access to a local dollar store which often does not have fresh produce. Elizabeth Holley is a dietician at Raleigh General Hospital. She told 59News you can still make healthy choices when it comes to your diet – even at a local dollar store.
Beckley Man Sentenced to Prison for Federal Gun Crime
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Eric I. Day, 53, of Beckley, was sentenced to five years in prison, to be followed by three years of supervised release, for being a felon in possession of a firearm. According to court documents and statements made in court, on August 21, 2021, law enforcement officers responding to reports of […]
Raleigh County Parks and Recreation, National Coal Heritage announce public meeting for historical research project for Clear Fork Rail Trail
WHITESVILLE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Raleigh County Parks and Recreation and National Coal Heritage Area have announced that a public meeting will be held at the Salamy Memorial Center in Whitesville to discuss topics of historical significance to the Clear Fork Rail Trail. The address for the meeting is 38117 Coal River Road, Whitesville, WV […]
Fayette County deputies say runaway teens found safe
FAYETTE COUNTY, W.Va. (WCHS) — UPDATED, 9:39 p.m. 5/15/24:. Deputies in Fayette County said two teens who ran away from a facility in Beckwith Tuesday evening have been found. Deputies said Nevaeh Manor, 13, and Juanita Carpenter, 16, were found safe Wednesday evening. Deputies said the girls left the...
Eddie ‘Gutter’ Morgan sentenced to prison after attempted murder with firearm
FAYETTEVILLE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A Fayette County man has been sentenced and faces up to 28 years in prison as the result of an altercation involving a firearm. According to the Fayette County Prosecutor’s Office, on November 18, 2022, a shooting occurred in the Scarbro area of Fayette County prompting a response from members of […]
1 injured after vehicle goes over I77 guardrail in Charleston
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – One person has been taken to the hospital after a car went over the guardrail on the interstate. According to Kanawha County 911 dispatchers, the crash happened around 5:42 p.m. Monday when a vehicle was traveling on I-77 North near the 104-mile marker. Dispatchers said the vehicle went over the guardrail […]
Canvass of Fayette County election results scheduled
FAYETEVILLE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Fayette County Commission staff has announced that a canvassing of election results for the Fayette County area will take place on Monday. Local officials will meet at the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Building located at 200 West Maple Avenue at 9:00am on Monday, May 20, 2024. The meeting agenda as […]
Racers flock to The New River Rush Adventure Race
OAK HILL, WV (WVNS) – Thrill seekers and elite racers from West Virginia and around the nation gathered in Fayette County the weekend of May 17th through May 19th for The New River Rush Adventure Race. The New River Rush Adventure Race is a challenge spanning throughout the epic New River Gorge. The Rev3endurance 50 […]
Prep Softball: Rader pitches another gem as Midland Trail punches ticket to state tournament
Lindside – After a one-year absence Midland Trail is heading back to the state tournament. Freshman hurler Madison Rader was lights out for the second night in a row as the Patriots closed out the Class A Region 3 championship series with a 4-1 win over James Monroe Thursday in Lindside. The regional title is […]
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