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Speed limit lowered on Highlawn Avenue in Oak Hill, new stop sign to be added
OAK HILL, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Following complaints from residents, the Oak Hill City Council voted on Monday to lower the speed limit on Highlawn Avenue and add a stop sign. Councilman Chris Gill explained to fellow council members that he had received multiple complaints from residents of Highlawn Avenue regarding speeding drivers. The city street […]
Seasonable Early Week, Then Major Late Week Pattern Flip
WOAY-TV (Oak Hill, WV): A pleasant early week will be replaced by a sprawling heat ridge that promises dangerous heat late this weekend. RAIN: A thunderstorm is possible late Friday afternoon, best chance north of I-64, Friday evening, otherwise, a dry pattern is expected. Water the garden early in the morning prior to 9 a.m. and/or after 6 p.m. to effectively conserve water the best!
How to stay energy efficient while keeping cool
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — As temperatures begin to heat up, more people will be kicking on their air conditioners to keep cool. We gathered some tips on how to stay energy efficient while keeping cool. Most things in our homes run on electricity and aside from when we get our bills, we do not really […]
Bluefield woman sentenced to prison for drug crime
BLUEFIELD, WV (WVNS) — A woman was sentenced to five years in prison for possession with intent to distribute fentanyl and methamphetamine. According to court documents, on August 16, 2023, Denise R. Allen, 29, of Bluefield and another person were arrested at a gun store in the Princeton area of Mercer County. After they were […]
Weather Pattern Lining Up For Flash Drought Development
WOAY-TV (Oak Hill, WV): An upcoming heat wave and very little rain will work in tandem to rapidly dry the soil and lead to drought development in the Midwest and East. The well-advertised heat wave will get underway later this week. Under a developing high pressure, dry, very hot weather is going to dry out the topsoil very quickly. None of the East is in any sort of agricultural drought right now. We’ve had sufficient amount of rain, but that will change.
The Axehole owner says City of Beckley’s revitalization plan hurts downtown businesses
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — Tony Martin said on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, that he and a business partner opened The Axehole, a venue which offers beer and wine and allows patrons to throw axes at wooden bullseyes, on Neville Street after seeing a similar business in another state in 2021. He said they invested around […]
Virginia State Police release information following Beckley WV Man’s Death in Officer Involved Shooting
MONTGOMERY COUNTY Va. (WVDN) – Jason Lee McDuffy, 44, of Beckley, West Virginia, died at the scene on Peppers Ferry Road in Montgomery County yesterday after being shot by police. The incident began in Giles County when McDuffy was stopped by police with a suspected stolen trailer. McDuffy fled the traffic stop and led police […] The post Virginia State Police release information following Beckley WV Man’s Death in Officer Involved Shooting appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Raleigh County man sentenced on firearm, malicious wounding charges
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A Raleigh County man was sentenced to up to ten years in prison on Wednesday for charges stemming from multiple convictions, including a conviction for Malicious Wounding. According to Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Joshua Thompson, 40-year-old Ryan Kelly Bayne-Durgan was sentenced in Raleigh County Circuit Court on Wednesday by Judge Poling. The […]
Car wash and shopping center coming to former MacArthur Skating Rink location
MACARTHUR, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A new Mighty Shine Express Car Wash and shopping center is coming to the former MacArthur Skating Rink location. The MacArthur Skating Rink closed during the COVID-19 pandemic and never reopened and was demolished in 2022. Now, fast forward to 2024, the vacant lot will soon become home to multiple businesses. […]
UPDATED: Raleigh County Commission may appoint Daniel Hall as new commissioner, Duckworth to serve as president
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — Raleigh County Commissioner Greg Duckworth is expected to be appointed president of Raleigh County Commission during a special meeting on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, Raleigh County Commissioner Linda K. Epling said on Monday, June 10, 2024. Duckworth’s appointment comes after the June 3, 2024, death of Raleigh County Commission President Dave […]
Fayette County Board of Education hosting job fair on June 10
Fayetteville, WV (WOAY)- If you are looking for a new career to help educate young minds, this job fair may be for you. Fayette County schools will hold a job fair on Monday, June 10th, from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm. The fair will be at the Fayette County Board...
Mercer County Assistant Prosecuting Attorney to be appointed
PRINCETON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Mercer County Commission will assemble on Tuesday for a meeting at which a new Assistant Prosecuting Attorney for Mercer County will be appointed. Princeton native Brandon Austin will be taking on the role of Assistant Prosecuting Attorney after having practiced for nearly a decade. Along with the eight years committed […]
Popeyes, Starbucks, Wendy’s, coming to Beckley Travel Plaza
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Popeyes, Starbucks, and Wendy’s are set to open in the new Beckley Travel Plaza this year. According to the West Virginia Parkways Authority, the West Virginia Turnpike’s Beckley Travel Plaza is set to open in the winter of this year. The new travel plaza located off of I-77 at Exit 45 […]
Career Center Kiosk at Goodwill location in Beckley
BECKLEY (WVNS) – People are making their way to a newly relocated business in Beckley. Goodwill in Beckley has officially opened their doors. Many stopped by this brand-new store to see what they could find. Jamon Schmidt, Director of Marketing and Communications for Goodwill Industries of Kanawha Valley, said the business offers a Career Center […]
A Peek into Summers County’s Past: The Talcott Lunch Stand Part 2
TALCOTT W.Va. (Hinton News) - My father was in the 1974 graduating class from Talcott High School, and he attended the recent all-school reunion on Saturday, June 1. My mother and I attended the church service for the reunion held in the Dallas “Bud” Mann Gymnasium in Talcott the following day. While there Shirla Ballard came up to me and started talking about my column in the paper and how nice it was to see stories about Talcott and the surrounding area. Turns out Shirla is from Talcott. She was raised in the little Victorian-style home near Rollynsburg Church in Talcott that...
Greg Duckworth elected Raleigh County Commission President
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Raleigh County Commissioner Greg Duckworth was elected President of the Raleigh County Commission on Tuesday. The development came about as part of a Special Meeting of the commission scheduled following the unfortunate passing of former Raleigh County Commission President, Dave Tolliver last week. It was announced on Monday that Daniel Hall […]
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