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Seniors walk through St. Francis de Sales Catholic School before graduation
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — The Class of 2024 high school and college graduates visited their elementary school, St. Francis de Sales Catholic School, for a special ceremony on Wednesday, May 2, 2024. Seniors wore their graduation garb and walked the hallway of St. Francis while current St. Francis students and staff cheered and offered handmade […]
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...
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 […]
Local veteran speaks on life as an amputee
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) – Curtis Yearego was born with two arms, two legs, two hands, two feet, ten fingers, and ten toes. An infection after a knee replacement surgery left him with osteomyelitis, a bone infection that had the potential to spread to the rest of his body, and possibly even kill him. Yearego, who […]
Physician Assistant Program announced at Concord
ATHENS, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Concord University’s new Physician Assistant Program is now accepting applications. The program plans to matriculate its first 24 students in August of next year. 115 credits over the course of 28 months will be provided by the program. The design behind the program will prepare students enter into the professional field […]
Carolina Sprint Car Tour is coming to town for an action packed evening
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) – Racing fans, rev up your engines because the Carolina Sprint Car Tour is coming to town! The event will take place at Beckley Motor Speedway Saturday, May 25th at 6:45 p.m. This will mark the tour’s first time in Beckley. For the Carolina racers competing, this day is not just about […]
Beckley Veteran’s Cemetery to raise new flag on Memorial Day
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) – While many people will be placing smaller flags on fallen soldier’s graves on Memorial Day, one local cemetery will be hoisting a much larger one. Beckley’s American Legion Post 32 Veteran’s Cemetery is getting a brand-new flag for Memorial Day. This new flag comes straight from Senator Joe Manchin’s office. The […]
Public Health Alert issued for Raleigh County after rabid bat found
MABSCOTT, WV (WVNS) — A Public Health Alert was issued for a portion of Raleigh County after a rabies test on a bat came back positive. According to a release from the Beckley-Raleigh County Health Department, the Public Health alert was issued for the Railroad Avenue area of Mabscott. The bat that was tested was found in this area.
Learn to lifeguard and save lives at YMCASWV’s Junior Lifeguard Camp
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) – The YMCA of Southern West Virginia’s Junior Lifeguard Camp is an American Red Cross certification program for ages 11 to 14 that kicks off on June 26. It focuses on the attitudes and skills it takes to be a lifeguard. The teens learn five...
New River Pool looking forward to June 4 opening
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) – The first day of summer begins on Thursday, June 20 with the solstice and plenty of heat. So you’ll want to make sure you have access to a neighborhood pool. It’s head lifeguard Evan Laraba’s third year working at New River Pool. What keeps...
Dennis Hanson, former Fayetteville Mayor passes away
FAYETTEVILLE, WV (WVNS) — The town of Fayetteville is extending their sympathy to the Hanson family on the recent passing of their family member. Dennis Hanson was an elected official who served the Town of Fayetteville for many years and gave so much back to the town. He first served on the Town Council and […]
7 Brew Coffee to open new location in Beckley
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – 7 Brew Coffee is set to open its first West Virginia location in Beckley. 7 Brew Coffee, a drive-thru coffee shop, will open its first location in the Mountain State at the former El Bandido location on Robert C. Byrd Drive. 7 Brew Coffee is a coffee stand chain that offers […]
Mountain Heart celebrates 60 years of community action
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) – Mountain Heart Community Services is celebrating 60 years of the Community Action Network. Beckley’s Mountain Heart location welcomed the community for a potluck as they read proclamations from the governor and Beckley’s mayor. Two of Oak Hill’s city council members were also in attendance to express their gratitude. Oak Hill Councilman […]
Local veteran places 2,000 flags in yard for Memorial Day
LESTER, WV (WVNS) – In honor of Memorial Day, many are flying American flags to remember those who died serving their country. One Raleigh County family took the tradition of hanging American flags to a different level. Community members who drove past this home in the Lester area witnessed an overwhelming amount of American flags. […]
Readying American Legion Veteran’s Cemetery for Memorial Day
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) – Veteran Ron Hedrick and volunteers are sprucing up the American Legion Cemetery. That’s in preparation for Memorial Day. Girl Scouts and other local kids will be there. Hedrick invites the public to help put flags on the 245 headstones at their 8 am Monday, May 27 service. They’ll have plenty of flags.
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