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Temporary road closures in Summers County due to flood cleanup
SUMMERS COUNTY, WV (WVNS) — Parts of roads in Summers County will be closed for cleanup after flooding. According to a post on the Summers County WV 911 Center’s Facebook page, parts of Ballengee and James Street will be closed on Thursday, May 16, 2024. The roads will be temporarily closed while Hinton City Works […]
Former W.Va. correctional officer sentenced for providing contraband to federal inmate
BECKLEY, W.Va. (WCHS) — A former correctional officer is facing a prison sentence for providing an inmate with controlled substances at federal prison in Raleigh County. Cody Adam Bays, 32, of Beaver, was sentenced to one year and six months in prison to be followed by three years of supervised release Thursday for providing contraband to an inmate at FCI Beckley, according to a news release from the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of West Virginia.
Summers County teachers leading improvement of mathematics teaching and learning as part of statewide network
HINTON W.Va. (Hinton News) – Mathematics teachers from Summers County Comprehensive High School have collaborated over the past year to improve mathematics teaching and learning as part of the statewide “Mountaineer Mathematics Master Teachers” (M3T) network. As part of the network, the teachers from Summers County work as a M3T “local improvement team,” focused on a shared problem faced across their mathematics classrooms, testing a shared solution, and working with other educators across the state to think about the impact and next steps. “It has been wonderful to bring in people from the county to be part of this work with...
Waiting game: Thursday provides brief break from heavy rains expected to return Friday
Thursday we’re stuck between one system leaving the area and another looking to move in Friday. While most of us will be dry, the chance of a pop up shower is possible for the afternoon. We’ll likely still have enough time to mow the lawn if needed. Temps push back into the low to mid […]
A Peek into Summers County’s Past: Doctor Camara
HINTON W.Va. (Hinton News) – Another notable doctor of the old Hinton Hospital is Doctor Prudenecio Beduya Camara, “Pru,” as most people in the Hinton area called him. He was from Manila, Philippines, and became one of the staff of the Hinton Hospital on June 28, 1963. Doctor Camara was a member of the Abdominal Surgeons Society. He had been the […] The post A Peek into Summers County’s Past: Doctor Camara appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Monroe County elects new Sheriff
MONROE COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Monroe County will have a new Sheriff in town. Voters in Monroe County went to the polls on Tuesday, May 14, and voted for many races, but one of the most watched was the Sheriff’s race. Republican Michael Heller defeated Republican Scott Miller. Heller received 1,726 votes, while Miller captured […]
Results In: Mann, Saunders, Hellems, and Goins Triumph in Summers County Races
SUMMERS COUNTY W.Va. (Hinton News) - Summers County residents took to the polls on May 14 for the Primary Election. The results are in and here are the results for some of the most-watched races: In the race for Circuit Judge seat for Circuit 30 Division 1, Amy Mann emerged victorious with 34.9% of the vote. Charles Saunders secured victory in the Republican Primary for the Summers County Commission seat, garnering 53.9% of the vote. Jack Hellems clinched victory in the race for Summers Magistrate District 2, receiving 58.9% of the vote Lee Ann Goins secured a seat on the Hinton City Council, earning the trust and support of voters. The purposed Summers County School Levy failed by 59%. These results reflect the choices made by the voters of Summers County in the recent elections. The post Results In: Mann, Saunders, Hellems, and Goins Triumph in Summers County Races appeared first on The Hinton News.
Greenbrier County Courthouse News 5-16-24
Suits Lendmark Financial Services of West Virginia, Inc. v. Shawn Dolan. Divorces Leah Marie White and William Henry White; Linda Carol Cogar and Raymond Lee Cogar; Ashton Paige Middleton and Dillon Cain Middleton. Marriages None. Settlements None. Land Transfers David P. Acord to Charles Tabor and Jared Ramirez, .77 acres, Meadow Bluff District; Cornelia Begley […] The post Greenbrier County Courthouse News 5-16-24 appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Monroe County’s JarHead Farms Raises Funds by Successfully Pitching Its Need to Grow and Combat Food Deserts
ALDERSON W.Va. (Hinton News) – Natasha Zoe of Jarhead Farms in Monroe County is on to something special – she is managing a profitable farm and delivering fresh fruits to people who live in food deserts. Her business pitch is being heard and winning awards. In the past two months, Zoe has excelled in two pitch competitions and earned a “Try This WV” mini-grant award to secure much-needed equipment to get her fresh farm fruits to customers more quickly and efficiently. JarHead Farms placed first in the Pitch Southern West Virginia Business Idea competition by expert judges and was also the audience’s...
True and devout Aldersonians proclaimed
ALDERSON W.Va. (WVDN) – On Sunday, April 14, Mayor Travis Copenhaver declared four people “True and Devout Aldersonians” at a small reception in City Hall. They were Charles Marion Lobban Jr., Mark Thue Ballard, Howard Rodgers McVey, III and E.S. “Tod” Hanger Jr. All four shared the distinction of having served on the Alderson Town […] The post True and devout Aldersonians proclaimed appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Meet your new Beckley Mayor and City Council members; several incumbents voted out
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Did the recent change regarding Beckley’s City Government cause incumbents to fail and new members to be elected? One could make that argument. Beckley residents went to the polls on Tuesday to decide who they wanted to represent them and the city. The newly elected mayor will be Ryan Neal. Former […]
Slab Fork couple can’t wait to move into new home
SLAB FORK, WV (WOAY) – It’s been a rough few years for a Slab Fork couple. But thanks to the Beckley Area Foundation, Southern Appalachian Labor School and Jimmy Treadway, the Packs hope to soon move into their new home. “We were doing great ’til we had nothing...
Greenbrier Valley Home and Garden Tour 2024 is a must see event
GREENBRIER COUNTY W.Va. (WVDN) – The Greenbrier Valley Garden Clubs are hosting their 39th House and Garden Tour on June 8 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tickets ($25) are available from any garden club member, the General Lewis, Gillespie’s Flowers and at the door of each home on tour day. Included are seven homes […] The post Greenbrier Valley Home and Garden Tour 2024 is a must see event appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Greenbrier Chapter of Read Aloud WV Distributes Books to Local Students
RAINELLE AND ALDERSON W.Va. (WVDN) – The Greenbrier Chapter of Read Aloud WV distributed books to the children at Rainelle Elementary School (19 April) and Alderson Elementary School (24 April). Both events were made possible by a grant from the Hollowell Dawkins Foundation. The children were very excited to get books. Their eyes lit up […] The post Greenbrier Chapter of Read Aloud WV Distributes Books to Local Students appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Frank Priddy claims victory in race for Raleigh County Sheriff
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Primary Election was held on Tuesday, with the highly anticipated tallying of the final votes cast in Raleigh County providing long-awaited answers to the question of who would serve as sheriff for the upcoming term. Former Beckley PD investigator Frank Priddy was one of two candidates challenging incumbent Sheriff Jim […]
Ronceverte Food Truck festival returning for second year
RONCEVERTE, WV (WVNS) – A beloved, tasty event is returning to Ronceverte. The Food Truck Festival is taking a pit stop in the city this weekend. The Ronceverte Food Truck Festival will be held on Edgar Avenue. Multiple different trucks for taste pallets of all kinds will be open for business. Co-Chair of the Ronceverte […]
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