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Honoring Dr. Thomas W. Jarrett: A Legacy of Community Impact
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The “Thomas W. Jarrett Memorial Fund” was established in memory of Dr. Thomas W. Jarrett by his children, Allison and Jordan Jarrett. This field of interest fund will provide economic impact with an emphasis on environmental causes. Tom was a 1968 graduate of Greenbrier Military School and went on to WVU […]
Former Party City building to become new Beckley Goodwill location
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Work is well underway for the preparation of a brand new Goodwill location in the Beckley area. The retail establishment’s current Appalachian Drive location will closing its doors as of May 19, 2024, but will moving just about a quarter mile away to the former location of Party City at 4283 […]
Residents of Mercer, McDowell counties may have been exposed to measles
CHARLESTON, WV (WVNS) – Mercer and McDowell counties are among the 30 counties in the state where some residents could have been potentially exposed to measles, according to the West Virginia Department of Health. State health officials are monitoring the transmission of measles following the state’s first documented case since 2009, department officials. After confirming […]
Mount Hope man charged after overdose death in Fayette County
FAYETTE COUNTY, WV (WVNS) — A third man was arrested and charged with felony drug charges regarding an overdose death in Fayette County. 49-year-old Robert F. Ruth II, of Mount Hope, was charged with the felony offense of Drug Delivery Resulting in Death and Conspiracy after his involvement in an overdose death that occurred on […]
Meet the Candidate: Tiffany Clemins for House of Delegates – 36th District
Tell us a little bit about yourself and your experience/accomplishments. Hello, I’m Tiffany Clemins. I’ve had the privilege of serving as an educator in WV for the past seven years, and I am a lifelong resident of McDowell County. I hold both a bachelor’s and master’s degree from Marshall University and am currently pursuing my […]
Tractor trailer fire delays traffic on I77
GHENT, WV (WOAY) – A tractor-trailer fire this morning slowed down traffic on I77 at mile marker 37.5. It happened at around 7 a.m. Ghent Volunteer Fire Department said that the truck’s trailer was fully engulfed in flames when they arrived. The driver was able to disconnect the tractor and move it to safety.
Beckley Common Council discusses Fruits of Labor lease options
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — Beckley Common Council members were a step closer to setting a long-awaited lease agreement with Fruits of Labor Cafe for a city-owned building following a Monday workshop meeting. At the meeting, council members heard from Tammy Jordan, the owner of Fruits of Labor. Fruits of Labor and the non-profit Seed Sower […]
Vandalism plagues Glenwood Recreational Park
PRINCETON, WV (WVNS) — For several months, a local Mercer County park has been under siege by vandals. Glenwood Recreational Park is a beautiful park right outside of Princeton city limits. With a lake for fishing, a miniature golf course, and several playgrounds, the park should be a nice place for everyone in the county […]
A brighter and drier day Wednesday as the mid spring heat up continues
Wednesday starts with low level clouds, humidity, and fog as we kick the last bits of Tuesdays system out. By sunrise, the clouds begin to clear and fog lifts as temps rise into the 60s. A mix of sun and clouds turning sunny by the mid afternoon won’t hurt temps much but we do remain […]
Vehicle strikes residence, bursts into flames following car chase
LERONA, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Two individuals involved in a car chase on Sunday morning are receiving treatment following the incident. According to the Chief Deputy T.S. Adkins of the Summers County Sheriff’s Department, at approximately 2:50am on Sunday morning, Sheriff Faris initiated a traffic stop on Route 20 in the Pipestem area. The vehicle involved […]
Raleigh County Sheriff’s Office introduces special needs emergency registry
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Raleigh County Sheriff’s Office on Monday announced a new initiative which will help first responders most effectively assist those with differing needs. The Autism and Special Needs Registry, introduced on Monday by Raleigh County Sheriff Jim Canaday, will allow caretakers to provide information to first responders detailing the specific needs […]
Raleigh County ranks first in Jennings Randolph Award-winning schools in West Virginia
CHARLESTON, WV (WVNS) — West Virginia Secretary of State Mac Warner traveled to Raleigh County to present five high schools with the Jennings Randolph Award for Civic engagement last week. Jennings Randolph Award-winning schools must have a student-led endeavor to register to vote at minimum 85 percent of their eligible senior class. Only thirty schools […]
Fog Season Underway; Forensics Applied To Wednesday Morning’s Event
WOAY-TV (Oak Hill, WV): Chief Meteorologist Chad Merrill reconstructs weather events that unfolded that lead to Wednesday morning’s dense fog. The bottom line from today’s forensic analysis shows many factors were in place for dense fog:. We had rain Tuesday evening that moistened the dry ground. We are...
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