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Summers County cleans up after heavy rainfall
HINTON, WV (WVNS) — After heavy rainfall over the weekend of May 18, 2024, parts of Summers County saw damage from flooding and mudslides. Luckily, thanks to a quick response from agencies involved, everything was nearly back to normal as of Monday, May 20, 2024. Loyd Lowry, Director of Summers County Emergency Management, said there […]
65 people indicted out of Raleigh County
RALEIGH COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A Grand Jury has indicted 65 people out of Raleigh County for the May 2024 term. Those indicted face charges ranging from first-degree murder, robbery, grand larceny, forgery, shoplifting, child abuse, sexual abuse, attempted murder, and more. The Justice Department says once the prosecutor reviews the information gathered from investigators […]
Celebrating National Rescue Dog Day!
HINTON, WV (WVNS) — Monday, May 20, 2024 was National Rescue Dog Day, and the Summers County Humane Society showed out with some adorable pooches! Board member and dog foster parent Gayle Rancer is in the process of adopting their current foster dog, Gigi. Rancer said that adopting a rescue dog, or even fostering, is […]
Local kids expand learning in outdoor classroom
DANIELS, WV (WVNS) – Local Raleigh County 4th graders are becoming one with nature and picking up some new skills. The WVU Extension Office has partnered up with Raleigh County 4H to create an outdoor classroom. In this class, the kids had the opportunity to go through six different stations that had six different activities. […]
Summers County Shines at Annual Scholarship Reception
SUMMERS COUNTY W.Va. (Hinton News) - West Virginia is known for its philanthropic spirit. As a testament to this reputation, Summers County illustrated such benevolence at its Annual Scholarship Reception, held on May 13 at the Hinton Freight Depot. Hinton Area Foundation awarded 111 scholarships to 58 students totaling $127,350. Parents, donors and HAF Board members attended the celebration to honor recipients. Congratulations to all of this year's recipients. Campaign 2000 – $1000 each: Ashton Basham, Ellie Rhodes, Emily Cox, Sydney Farrish. Ann Gore Scholarship Fund - $500 Alyvia Harvey. CHPR Gwinn Family Scholarship – $3000 each: Baylee Bentley, Abbie Keaton. Bill Van Sant...
A Peek into Summers County’s Past: Talcott Cash Store Talcott and Miller Mercantile Company
SUMMERS COUNTY W.Va. (Hinton News) - One of my favorite items in my vast collection is little antique local advertising pieces like you see here. They are usually something that was commonly used, so when you used them, you would think of the business it was advertising. The first item in this week's piece is a little flour sifter from the early 1930s from the Miller Mercantile Company. It was operated in a partnership by Hugh C. Miller, E. C. Miller and Mrs. Melvina Miller in Talcott, West Virginia. I have been unable to find out much about it other than it was a business that was in operation...
Mountaineer Food Bank Distribution schedule 5/22-5/24
WEST VIRGINIA (LOOTPRESS) – Mountaineer Food Bank has announced the planned distribution schedule for its Mobile Pantry for the period of 5/22 – 5/24. Mountaineer Food Bank’s Mobile Pantry distribution for the week will begin in Raleigh County at Linda K. Epling Stadium on Wednesday, the 22nd and will conclude with a stop in Hancock […]
State Police to conduct Sobriety Checkpoint in Raleigh County
RALEIGH COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The West Virginia State Police will conduct a Sobriety Checkpoint on Friday, May 24, 2024. The checkpoint will be located along US Rt. 19, about .1 mile south of the intersection with Airport Road in the Beaver area of Raleigh County. It will be operational from 8:00 pm to 2:00 […]
Mountain Music Festival 2024 Arrives May 30
OAK HILL W.Va. (Hinton News) – Mountain Music Festival returns to ACE Adventure Resort for the tenth year May 30 to June 1. Appalachia’s destination music festival combines outdoor adventures and live music with mind-blowing visual artists, fun workshops, and glorious camping in the New River Gorge. The weekend will kick off Thursday night at ACE’s The Lost Paddle Bar and Grill with shows from 3 of the festival’s 18 bands: Minka, Yam Yam, and Same as it Ever Was. Popular bands like Beats Antique, Monophonics, Big Something, and Moon Hooch will be performing on the Lake Stage and Main Stage...
Turnpike drivers to notice new tolling system upgrades
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Those traveling the West Virginia Turnpike this summer may notice there are new digital signs above the toll lanes. It’s all part of the multimillion-dollar upgrade to the highway’s tolling system. West Virginia Parkways Authority Executive Director Jeff Miller admits most of the work...
“Turn around, don’t drown” rings true for areas of southern West Virginia
PRINCETON, WV (WVNS) — The National Weather Service saying goes, “Turn around, don’t drown.” When flash flooding and high water occur it’s a very good saying to follow. With areas of Mercer County and Summers County experiencing high waters Saturday evening, the saying became a way to keep citizens safe in real time. Eric Six, […]
Run for the Wall motorcycle event returns for 2024
RAINELLE, WV (WVNS) — In honor of veterans and to remember those that have lost their lives in war, veterans, along with others, are riding motorcycles across the country this Memorial Day. The event, Run for the Wall, will have participants riding motorcycles on three different routes and will be passing through Rainelle, WV. Todd […]
Evening bus changes announced for Mercer County for Monday, May 20
MERCER COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Parents and students of Oakvale, PikeView Middle, and PikeView High should be aware of important changes to the afternoon bus schedules. These changes are for the afternoon of Monday, May 20th. Bus 664 will not be running this afternoon. Students who normally ride this bus and live in Kellysville and […]
Beckley Police to conduct safety checkpoint on May 24
Beckley, WV (WOAY): The Beckley Police Department will conduct a safety checkpoint on Friday, May 24, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. The checkpoint will be located near the intersection of Second Street and Thornhill Courts, with an alternate location on the 700 block of Maxwell Hill Road. Officers will check...
NRG NP officials searching for owner of two dogs found by visitor
SANDSTONE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Officials with New River Gorge National Park & Preserve (NRGNPP) are attempting to locate the owner of two dogs found by a visitor. According to NRGNPP, a visitor saved two dogs off of the side of I-64 near the Grandview exit. Park officials say that the dogs are very sweet, house-trained, […]
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