FOOD & DRINK
Crumbl Cookies in Beckley to open its doors on Friday
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Something sweet is baking in Beckley… Crumbl Cookies will officially open its doors to customers on Friday morning. LOOTPRESS got a sneak peek on Wednesday of what the hard-working staff at Crumbl Cookies is cooking up for Beckley and the surrounding area. Crumbl will host their grand opening event on Friday, […]
Mount Hope Fire Department announces the availability of oxygen masks for pets
MOUNT HOPE, WV (WVNS) — For most of us, pets are members of our families. In an emergency, it is important for those going through a tragedy to help their animals, and that’s where the Mount Hope Fire Department is stepping up with their own plan. The firefighters said on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, that […]
Support local arts at Beckley Art Center’s Spring Fundraiser
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) – Beckley Art Center is holding its 2024 Spring Fundraiser at Weathered Ground Brewery in Ghent on Saturday so they can keep going for another year and provide arts and education to the community. The importance of funding is everything. BAC is an outlet not just...
Arietta DuPre, a Monroe and Summers County native has completed her first book
SWEET SPRINGS W.Va. (Hinton News) - Arietta DuPre, a Summers and Monroe County native, has announced the completion of her first book, "Sustainability - Ideas for Beginners and Brief History of Sweet Springs." She released the following statement: "The sustainability portion of the book gives some ideas of how to have balcony gardens, sustainable fertilizers, and sustainable bug repellents. I wrote this short book to help people see that sustainability is not a scary word, nor a scary way of life - it is rather simple. People see commercials and hear people talk about sustainable practices on a large scale, but the average person doesn't have any reason for...
Take in the beautiful blooms at Beckley’s May Rhododendron Festival
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) – It’s a celebration of West Virginia’s state flower, the Rhododendron Festival kicks off in Beckley on May 11. On the 19th take in the beautiful blooms with rhododendron walks at Grandview. From May 11-27 (Memorial Day), there are more than 12 events within...
BISSELL Pet Foundation’s Empty the Shelters Event begins
PRINCETON, WV (WVNS) — The annual BISSELL Pet Foundation Empty the Shelters started on May 1, 2024. Several local shelters are participating, including the Mercer County Animal Shelter. Organizers of the event hope to find good homes for all of the animals residing in shelters. “We have participated in several of them before and usually […]
A Miracle to be Presented
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The inspiring stage play “The Miracle Worker” Comes to Beckley’s Raleigh Playhouse and Theatre this weekend. “The Miracle Worker,” a powerful and uplifting stage play, tells the incredible true story of Helen Keller and her teacher, Annie Sullivan. This classic three act play, written by William Gibson, will be performed at […]
The Charleston Ballet to perform at the Granada Theater on Sunday, May 5
BLUEFIELD W.Va. (Hinton News) - The Bluefield Arts & Revitalization Corporation (BARC) is pleased to present The Charleston Ballet performing "Breaking Boundaries," an entertaining and exciting program of classical, contemporary, and modern dance pieces on stage at the Granada Theater. All are invited to join us on May 5 at 2:30 p.m. as we welcome the Charleston Ballet to the Granada Theater. Don't miss this unforgettable afternoon as the ballet comes to Bluefield! Tickets are $20 for adults and $5 for students 17 and under. For more information and to reserve your tickets, please visit www.bluefieldgranda.com. Rob Linkous, President of BARC, stated,...
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