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Two Raleigh County men face felony drug charges
FAYETTE COUNTY, WV (WVNS) — Two men from Raleigh County are facing felony charges in Fayette County. According to Sheriff Mike Fridley of the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to a suspected overdose that occurred on December 26, 2023 in the Mount Hope area of Fayette County. During the investigation, detectives with the Fayette […]
Carnival returning to Beckley this week
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The carnival is returning to Beckley this week. Gambill Amusements will have a carnival set up at the Crossroads Mall. It will be open Thursday, April 25, to Saturday, May 4. They will open at 6 PM on Thursday. Other operating hours are as follows: Monday-Friday – open at 6 PM […]
“I never gave up hope we’d find her and bring her home”
SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Ricky Lafferty said he never gave up hope that his missing daughter would be found. But he admitted, as he stood before reporters Tuesday, there were dark and lonely times since August of 2000 when he last saw his 10-year old daughter Alex Carter. “That...
DUI Checkpoint to be held in Raleigh County
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — A DUI Checkpoint will be held by the West Virginia State Police in the Beckley area of Raleigh County. The checkpoint will be from 8:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. along U.S. Route 19 about 0.1 mile south of the West Virginia Route 41 (Johnstown Road) intersection on Friday, April 26, 2024. […]
I-77 Tractor-Trailer Crash Closes Northbound Lane
GHENT (WOAY) – A tractor-trailer caught fire on northbound I-77 near mile-marker 34.5. The Ghent Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched to the scene around 6 p.m. on April 23rd. They worked on putting out the fire of the tractor while the Beaver Volunteer Fire Department offered extra manpower. I-77...
Bluefield and Beckley Area McDonald’s Adds Some Southern Flare to the McCrispy™ Sandwich
BLUEFIELD AND BECKLEY, W.Va. (WVDN) – A year-round McDonald’s fan favorite can be hard to beat; unless you are adding bold, creamy and spicy Cajun ranch sauce to the McCrispy™ sandwich. Starting April 22, the Bacon Cajun Ranch McCrispy™ will be available at participating Bluefield and Beckley area locations for a limited time. The Bacon Cajun Ranch McCrispy™ features southern-style fried chicken, Cajun ranch sauce, applewood smoked […] The post Bluefield and Beckley Area McDonald’s Adds Some Southern Flare to the McCrispy™ Sandwich appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Groundbreaking held in Raleigh County for the upgraded Glen Morgan Treatment Plant
GLEN MORGAN, WV (WVNS) — The Shady Spring Public Service District is set to see some change. County officials broke ceremonial ground Monday, April 22, 2024, on the Glen Morgan Wastewater Treatment Plant. The plant will receive around $9.5 million in renovations. The project started four years ago, when Raleigh County Commission President David Tolliver […]
Quick Action by Austin and Oak Hill Fire Departments Extinguishes Southwest Austin Blaze
An early morning fire in southwest Austin was extinguished thanks to the rapid response of local firefighters. The blaze, which broke out in the 8500 block of Elmont Springs Circle, was reported to have been swiftly brought under control by the combined efforts of the Austin Fire Department and Oak Hill Fire Department, as per CBS Austin.
Mount Hope commercial building badly damaged in early morning fire
MOUNT HOPE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – One of Mount Hope’s commercial buildings was badly damaged in a fire early Monday morning. According to the Mount Hope Fire Department (MHFD), early this morning they were alerted to a vacant commercial building fire at 609 Main Street Mount Hope. An engine and ladder arrived on the scene reporting […]
AWAY to present free movie screening event
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – AWAY (Advocating a Way for Adults and Youth – Formerly known as Women’s Resource Center -has announced a free movie screening event set to take place later this month. The screening, scheduled to be held at the Neville Auditorium on Neville Street in the WVU building, is being presented in recognition […]
Crumbl Cookies to officially open in Beckley next week
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The day that Crumbl lovers have been waiting for is almost here as Crumbl Cookies will officially open their new Beckley location next Friday. According to Crumbl Cookies, they will host their grand opening event on Friday, May 3, 2024. The new store will be located at 123, Beckley Crossing Shopping […]
National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — When you call 9-1-1, the first person you speak with isn’t a police officer or a fire fighter. It’s an emergency dispatch operator. They are the ones who will be getting all of the information necessary to get you or the person you’re calling about the help they need as quickly […]
Meet and greet with two local candidates in Fayette County
OAK HILL, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Fayette County Republican Candidates Brian Helton for State Senate and Chuck Miller for Fayette County Sheriff are inviting the public to a meet and greet at Tee Time Golf at 3948 Lochegelly Road, Oak Hill, WV, at 6:00 PM on April 23, 2024. The public will have a chance to […]
Stranger Danger: What to do if you’re approached by a stranger
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — As spring continues to warm up, more people will be out and about, including children. 59News spoke with Deputy Matthew Dunlap of the Raleigh County Sheriff’s Department on what children should do if they are approached by a stranger. Deputy Dunlap said there are several ways to handle the situation. “Don’t […]
Career Day Turns Out To Be a Success!
WOAY-TV (Oak Hill, WV): Chief Meteorologist Chad Merrill spent Friday morning engaging students at Valley PK-8 in careers available in television and meteorology. Besides WOAY, many local businesses and industries were represented at Valley PK-8’s Spring Career Fair. Chad showcases the event:
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