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Fayette County man sentenced for gun charge
OAK HILL, WV (WVNS) — A Fayette County man was sentenced to prison for being a felon in possession of a firearm. 44-year-old Antoine L. Moore, of Kincaid, was sentenced on May 21, 2024, to three years in prison for the felony offense of prohibited person in possession of a firearm. On February 21, 2024, […]
American Legion Cemetary to host Memorial Day flag ceremony
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Those who have served will be honored this Memorial Day with a flag ceremony set to be held at Beckley’s American Legion Cemetary. It has been announced that a service will take place at 8:00am on Monday, May 27, 2024, in acknowledgement of Memorial Day. The service will be open to […]
Beckley Fire Department captain declares recent recruitment efforts to be a success
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — Recent recruiting efforts have paid off for Beckley Fire Department, Capt. Rick Fisher said on Thursday, May 23, 2024. In March, BFD had hosted recruitment fairs to encourage candidates to apply for firefighting positions. Capt. Fisher said the event attracted 51 applicants, and 34 of the candidates passed their written test […]
Frank Priddy on being elected new Raleigh County Sheriff
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) – Frank Priddy has a decorated two-decade law enforcement career, 17 years as a supervisor in the Beckley police department investigative unit. Come January he will be stepping into a new role, as Raleigh County Sheriff. “Feels great, I’m super excited. I’m looking forward to, you...
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 […]
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.
Bat found in Raleigh County tests positive for rabies, health officials say
RALEIGH COUNTY, W.Va. (WCHS) — Health officials in Raleigh County are warning the public of a rabid bat that was found. The Beckley-Raleigh County Health Department said a bat from the Railroad Avenue area of Mabscott, W.Va., tested positive Tuesday for rabies. The health department advised residents to not...
Greenbrier County Schools Provides Meals to Children During the Summer
GREENBRIER COUNTY W.Va. – Greenbrier County Schools announces their sponsorship of the federally funded Summer Food Service Program. Meals are open to all children, ages 18 years and under, who would like to participate. Meals will be served at the following sites: Alderson Elementary: June 17-July 26, Breakfast, 8 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. and Lunch, […] The post Greenbrier County Schools Provides Meals to Children During the Summer appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Charleston Police investigate Kanawha City deadly crash
KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. — A woman is dead from a single-vehicle crash in Kanawha City. Dispatchers said a vehicle traveling southbound on 35th Street toward MacCorkle Avenue hit a large pile of gravel and “caught air” Friday just before 3 p.m. The Charleston Police Department identified the...
Paving on Route 61 in Fayette and Kanawha Counties creates delays
MONTGOMERY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Paving on Route 61 could cause some delays and parking difficulties today. According to the City of Montgomery, crews are paving State Route 61 from the four-way stop in Montgomery to Paint Creek. City officials urge motorists to allow extra travel time until the job is complete. Parking within this area […]
YMCA of Southern West Virginia closed on May 24 due to water line break
Beckley, WV (WOAY)- Due to a line break on East Prince Street, the Beckley Water Company has shut off the water at the YMCA of southern West Virginia. The facility is currently closed as there is no access to restrooms or showers for members. The YMCA will reopen on Saturday,...
Nicholas County man sentenced for felony drug crime in Fayette County
OAK HILL, WV (WVNS) — A man from the Nettie area of Nicholas County was sentenced to prison for a felony drug crime in Fayette County. 28-year-old Noah E. Donaldson, of Nettie, was sentenced to one to 15 years in prison on May 21, 2024, for the felony offense of possession of methamphetamine with the […]
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