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Meet the Candidate: Tony O. Martin for House of Delegates District 44
Tell us a little bit about yourself and your experience/accomplishments My friends call me Tony O. I was born and raised in Beckley and grew up in the City’s East Park neighborhood with my brothers and sisters. I attended Woodrow Wilson High School and went to the College of West Virginia to pursue a degree […]
Woodrow Wilson hosts final job fair of the year
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — Woodrow Wilson High School hosted a job fair on Thursday, May 2, 2024. Several local businesses were in attendance including Wal-Mart, Chik-fil-A, Best Ambulance, and the Beckley Sanitary Board. Site Coordinator for Communities in Schools, Lindsay Flanagan, said hosting a fair at this time of year is important for the sophomores […]
Beckley Common Council discusses Fruits of Labor lease options
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — Beckley Common Council members were a step closer to setting a long-awaited lease agreement with Fruits of Labor Cafe for a city-owned building following a Monday workshop meeting. At the meeting, council members heard from Tammy Jordan, the owner of Fruits of Labor. Fruits of Labor and the non-profit Seed Sower […]
Meet the Candidate: Emily Tate for Beckley City Council – Ward 3
Tell us a little bit about yourself and your experience/accomplishments I’ve been a resident of Raleigh County for over 40 years and have lived in Beckley for 20 plus years. After school I started my career as a florist. After marriage I worked seasonally for the Bureau of Unemployment programs as an Interviewer, and then […]
Early voting begins May 1st in Raleigh County
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — Election Day is May 14, 2024, but the Raleigh County Clerk reminded voters that early voting begins Wednesday, May 1, 2024. Raleigh County Clerk Scott Vanmeter said registered voters could drop by the historic Raleigh County Courthouse from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. on weekdays and on Saturday, May 4, 2024, […]
Lady Spartans Get By Woodrow, Advance to Sectional Final
FAIRLEA- Three games. Three wins. One run. Those numbers are pretty mind blowing when you read them and understand what they mean. The Greenbrier East Lady Spartans defeated the Woodrow Wilson Lady Flying Eagles 5-1 in the Region 3, Section 2 semifinals on Wednesday night, May 1 behind a strong pitching performance from Kayla Bartley […] The post Lady Spartans Get By Woodrow, Advance to Sectional Final appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
WVU Tech, PCB cut ribbon for ‘Communiversity’ campus ATM
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – WVU Tech and Pendleton Community (PCB) Bank marked another significant milestone in their collaborative partnership on Tuesday with a rather unique ribbon cutting ceremony with the Beckley-Raleigh County Chamber of Commerce. WVU Tech faculty members were joined on campus by PCB and chamber of commerce members for the unveiling of the […]
Beckley City Council upcoming meeting agenda announced
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The City of Beckley Common Council has released the planned agenda for the council’s Regular Session meeting set to take place on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, at 6:30 pm. The full agenda for the Beckley City Council’s upcoming meeting as released by the City of Beckley can be seen below. 1. […]
Meet the Candidate: Keri Berry for Beckley City Council – Ward 4
Hello, I am Keri Berry and I am currently running for the City of Beckley Ward 4 Council Seat. I am a lifelong resident of Beckley, born and raised here, and currently reside on Johnstown Road. I graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School in 1992, and I have one son, Brayden Thompson, who will also […]
Keeping Your Home Cool This Summer: Evening is Key Time!
WOAY-TV (Oak Hill, WV): The temperature inside your home on a typical summer day doesn’t follow the outside trend, but there are a few tricks to keep you cool during this critical period. Chief Meteorologist Chad Merrill set out to conduct an experiment on indoor temperature trends and identify...
Fayette County deputies looking for missing teenager
GLEN JEAN, W.Va. (WCHS) — Deputies in Fayette County need your help to find a missing teenager believed to have run away. Deputies said Gabriel Green, 15, was last seen leaving a home in the Mountainair Mobile Home Park in Glen Jean about 3:30 p.m. Monday. Green is described...
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...
Fog Season Underway; Forensics Applied To Wednesday Morning’s Event
WOAY-TV (Oak Hill, WV): Chief Meteorologist Chad Merrill reconstructs weather events that unfolded that lead to Wednesday morning’s dense fog. The bottom line from today’s forensic analysis shows many factors were in place for dense fog:. We had rain Tuesday evening that moistened the dry ground. We are...
Activities at Pipestem throughout the month of May
PIPESTEM, WV (WVNS) – The month of May is stacked with activities you can attend at Pipestem. Ranging from music, food, and workshops – these activities are for anyone and everyone. The fun kicks off on Friday, May 3rd with a Seafood Buffet and live music from Krista Hughes. A Sunset Photo Workshop will be […]
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