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Kicking off soggy weekend…again; flash flooding remains a concern
Friday begins drier with some sunshine but clouds are on the increase. By mid-morning scattered showers return from west to east. Temps aren’t hurt much with the mid 70s for afternoon highs. Showers and an isolated t-storm is likely for the late afternoon and early evening. Turning to Friday evening, heavy rain and thunderstorm downpours […]
HospiceCare Named a 2024 Hospice Honors Recipient
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (Hinton News) – HospiceCare has been named a 2024 Hospice CAHPS Honors Award recipient by HEALTHCAREfirst, a leading provider of revenue cycle management services, CAHPS and bereavement surveys and advanced analytics for hospice organizations. This prestigious annual review recognizes agencies that continuously provide a positive patient experience and high-quality care as measured by the patient […] The post HospiceCare Named a 2024 Hospice Honors Recipient appeared first on The Hinton News.
Summers County teachers leading improvement of mathematics teaching and learning as part of statewide network
HINTON W.Va. (Hinton News) – Mathematics teachers from Summers County Comprehensive High School have collaborated over the past year to improve mathematics teaching and learning as part of the statewide “Mountaineer Mathematics Master Teachers” (M3T) network. As part of the network, the teachers from Summers County work as a M3T “local improvement team,” focused on a shared problem faced across their mathematics classrooms, testing a shared solution, and working with other educators across the state to think about the impact and next steps. “It has been wonderful to bring in people from the county to be part of this work with...
Former correctional officer sentenced to prison for contraband crime
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — A man was sentenced to one year and six months in prison, to be followed by three years of supervised release, for providing contraband to an inmate of a federal prison. According to court documents, Cody Adam Bays, 32, of Beaver was a correctional officer at Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) Beckley. Between […]
Water rescues performed during flooding in Bluewell
BLUEWELL, WV (WVNS) — The town of Bluewell in Mercer County experienced flash flooding Saturday night and several people needed to be evacuated. The Princeton Rescue Squad quickly mobilized it’s Water Rescue Team in order to ferry the stranded families out of their apartment complex. Around ten families had to be rescued from the swiftly […]
Princeton City Council to discuss Citizens’ Participation Plan
PRINCETON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Princeton City Council members are set to convene Monday evening for a meeting which will see discussion of several agenda items, including consideration of a resolution adopting the Citizens’ Participation Plan. Set to take place at 6:30pm on Monday, May 20, 2024, the meeting will navigate an extensive agenda featuring items […]
Thousands of electric ranges recalled due to fire and burn hazards
GHENT, WV (WVNS) — More than 200,000 Frigidaire and Kenmore Smooth-top Freestanding Electric Ranges were recalled by Electrolux due to burn and fire hazards. According to the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission, around 203,000 electric ranges were recalled on May 16, 2024 for fire and burn hazards, but the ranges were also previously recalled […]
The LOOTPRESS Pet of the Week is Wrangler!
WEST VIRGINIA (LOOTPRESS) – The LOOTPRESS Pet of the Week is Wrangler! Wrangler is a 7-week- German Shepard/Aussie/Husky mix who loves her new family. Wrangler is a big fan of playing outside, hugs & kisses, and barking! Thanks to all who took time to submit this week, and congratulations to Wrangler, the LOOTPRESS Pet of […]
Primitive Goods WV Celebrating Their One Year Anniversary
RONCEVERTE W.Va. (WVDN) – Since Primitive Goods WV moved into the corner store on Frankford Avenue, Ronceverte one year ago, the delectables and hard-to-finds just keep coming in, and going out. Owners are working hard daily to bring you the good stuff. Literally the ‘good stuff.’ Melody understands that feeding our families rich, local and […] The post Primitive Goods WV Celebrating Their One Year Anniversary appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Bringing words of encouragement and hope to GEHS grads
Congratulations Class of 2024-55th graduating class What does it mean to be a Spartan? Fifty-five years ago, our schools came together to be Greenbrier East High School. As a member of the first class here we decided we could work together and become future leaders in our towns, counties, and state. We decided that we […] The post Bringing words of encouragement and hope to GEHS grads appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
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.
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.
Flooding in Southern West Virginia affects Bluewell Volunteer Fire Department
BLUEWELL, WV (WVNS) – Flooding has impacted portions of southern West Virginia. This includes in the city of Bluewell in Mercer County. Radar estimated rainfall shows that over 3 inches of rainfall fell over a 3 hour timeframe, starting around 6:30 PM and ending around 9 PM. 59News received photos of high flood waters in […]
Great American Petting Zoo Farm returns to Mountain State on June 15
Oak Hill, WV (WOAY)—The Great American Petting Zoo Farm is returning to the mountain state this summer. The farm features pigs, alpacas, goats, sheep, pigs, llamas, and several other animals for guests to meet and learn about. The petting zoo will be open daily from noon to 7:00 pm...
Raleigh County Parks & Rec to hold Clear Fork Rail Trail public meeting
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Raleigh County Parks & Recreation, along with the National Coal Heritage Area, have announced a public meeting with regard to topics of historical significance pertaining to the Clear Fork Rail Trail. Set to take place on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, the meeting will be held from 6:00pm to 7:00pm at the […]
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 […]
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