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Councilman pushes for answers on Fruits of Labor lease
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A proposed lease for Fruits of Labor in Downtown Beckley was once again a topic of discussion in the most recent meeting of the City of Beckley’s Common Council on Tuesday. Following discussions regarding city reappointments, the recent Primary Election results, and other agenda items, council members were asked about any […]
Lawsuit alleges elected official drew KKK figures on Raleigh County judge’s docket printout and harassed a pregnant worker
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — In a lawsuit filed recently in Raleigh County Circuit, six workers alleged that from at least October of 2023 until February of 2024 they were subjected to harassment as they worked in the Raleigh County Circuit Court Clerk’s office in Beckley. Robert McComas, a republican, was elected as Raleigh County Circuit […]
Governor Justice signs bill issuing 150 million dollars toward WV highways
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) – Governor Justice stopped by Tamarack in Beckley to sign a bill to approve funding for highway projects across the Mountain State. Senate Bill 1002 allocates 150 million dollars toward statewide highway maintenance. Governor Justice came to the Tamarack to ceremonially sign the bill with other officials present. 59News spoke to Jimmy […]
Anti-Rabies Clinics to be held in Raleigh County
RALEIGH COUNTY, WV (WVNS) — Anti-Rabies Clinics will be held throughout Raleigh County during the first week of June 2024. From June 1, 2024 through June 8, 2024, anti-rabies clinics for dogs and cats will take place at various locations in Raleigh County. Various vaccines, given by a veterinarian assistant, as well as tags will […]
Beckley City Manager Committee meeting cancelled yet again
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Thursday’s scheduled weekly meeting of the Beckley City Manager Committee has been cancelled for a third straight week, marking the ninth such instance in a recurring series of cancellations. Last week’s meeting was similarly scrapped just prior to the scheduled beginning of the session. The most recent cancellation was disclosed by […]
Residents can start their summer off with a splash in Beckley
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) – Are you looking to start your summer off with a splash? If so, a local pool is opening its doors soon. The New River Park Swimming Pool in Beckley is scheduled to open to the public on June 4th. The pool was supposed to open on Memorial Day but due to […]
Mt. Hope annexation to be discussed at upcoming Raleigh County Commission meeting
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Raleigh County Commission will meet next week for its first session for the month of June. The upcoming session, set to take place at 10:00am on Tuesday, June 4, 2024, will see consideration of “new business” agenda items including the swearing in of a new Deputy with the Raleigh County […]
Crescent Elementary rings in the start of summer with fun-filled field day
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) – The school year is officially coming to a close in Raleigh County, which can mean only one thing: end of the year field days. At Crescent Elementary School, students, as well as staff, work hard and play hard. Throughout the school year, the PTO and school raises funds for their big […]
Beckley City Council votes to accept Primary Election results
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Members of the City of Beckley’s Common Council met on Tuesday where results of the recent Primary Election were an item of discussion. The agenda item followed an extensive list of preceding topics, and pertained to admitting the results of the May 14, 2024, Primary Election to the city record. ”This […]
Three Rivers Avian Center to host Public Tour Day on June 1
Hinton, WV (WOAY)—Three Rivers Avian Center is hosting a public tour day on Saturday, June 1, from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. The free event allows visitors to meet with the center’s raptor ambassadors, featuring hawks, owls, falcons, a vulture, and a bald eagle. Three Rivers will host interactive...
Daycare operators, parents, lawmakers, agree West Virginia’s lack of childcare is an economic crisis
OAK HILL, WV (WVNS) — Throughout the month, local daycare operators and parents said there was a workforce crisis, as daycares and early childhood learning centers were being forced to drop “daycare only” from their services, to continue a trend of turning away children, reduce worker benefits and staff, and close on certain days. Melissa […]
‘Build the Hill’ holds Community Champions Luncheon
OAK HILL, WV (WOAY) – ‘Build the Hill’ kicked off its Community Champions Luncheon. Each participant talked about the good work they’re doing and heard what other community-minded folks are up to. They hope the champions luncheon is the first of quarterly events as Oak Hill...
Summers County ARH Hospital to host Paint Date Night
HINTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Summers County ARH Hospital’s Senior Care program is organizing a Paint Date Night fundraiser on Friday, May 31 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the hospital cafeteria. The proceeds from this event will go towards helping the Summers County Council on Aging in purchasing a food truck for its Meals […]
Free preventative black lung screening for coal miners will visit Pipestem in June
PIPESTEM, WV (WVNS) — The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) will offer free confidential black lung screenings to coal miners on June 4-6 in Pipestem, WV. These screenings assist in early detection of black lung disease, a serious but preventable disease, in coal miners caused by inhaling coal dust. All miners, current […]
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