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Last owner of long-running Mabscott grocery store passes away
MABSCOTT, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Ruby Davis, the last owner of local grocery store Davis Grocery, has passed away. According to a niece of Ruby Davis, she passed away on Monday, May 20, 2024. The mom-and-pop grocery store was opened by Ruby Davis’ late father-in-law George Davis in 1913 in Mabscott. It was then run by […]
Residents clean out their closets for one massive yard sale
BELLEPOINT, WV (WVNS) – Bellepoint residents are planning to make some dough from their spring cleaning. Every year, the community of Bellepoint hosts a community yard sale. Everyone is encouraged to set up a table on Friday, May 31, 2024, through Saturday, June 1st. Amy Richmond, Resident of Bellepoint, said participating in the yard sale […]
Second-grade teacher sends graduation cards to former students
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — Year after year, there are different faces in the same blue and plaid uniforms. Some would call them almost angelic, albeit a bit mischievous at times. They are students who once learned and played in Julie Voloski Basham’s classroom at Saint Francis in Beckley. Ms. Basham started teaching at St. Francis […]
Public Health Alert issued for Raleigh County after rabid bat found
MABSCOTT, WV (WVNS) — A Public Health Alert was issued for a portion of Raleigh County after a rabies test on a bat came back positive. According to a release from the Beckley-Raleigh County Health Department, the Public Health alert was issued for the Railroad Avenue area of Mabscott. The bat that was tested was […]
Mercer County Schools rolling out Summer Food Program
PRINCETON, WV (WVNS) — Mercer County Schools is continuing their Summer Food Program for children in need over the summer months. This includes their mobile food truck which will be going around the county. Food is not always easy to get or readily available for many students during the summer, but Mercer County Schools is […]
Beckley Common Council to vote on first step towards utility development on Pinecrest site
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — In 2021, the non-profit Pinecrest Development Corporation gave a 146 acre industrial development along the East Beckley Bypass to the City of Beckley. At its next regular meeting, Beckley Common Council is set to vote on whether to approve a plan by Thrasher Engineering to begin site prep work and engineering […]
Jimmy Buffett tribute concert announced at Pipestem
PIPESTEM, WV (LOOTPRESS) Pipestem Resort State Park has announced a Jimmy Buffet tribute concert set to take place this weekend. Presented by the Pipestem Foundation, the Fins Up Jimmy Buffett tribute concert will be held on Saturday, May 25, 2024. The show will feature a host of talent from the region as part of a […]
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 […]
Concord Esports claims conference award
ATHENS, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Concord Esports has been awarded the Easter College Athletic Conference Commissioner’s Cup Award. The organization claimed victory on Monday, May 20, 2024, marking its first reception of the prestigious award. “It’s a great honor for Concord Esports to receive this award. I know our players all have one thing in mind, […]
Nationwide McCraw gathering to be held in West Virginia
The United States McCraw Family Association will be holding its nationwide reunion in Beckley, WV, on June 21-23, 2024. This event only happens every two years and was last held in Fairhope, Alabama, in 2022. This is the first time that West Virginia will be hosting the event. Established in 1980, the United States McCraw Family Association (USMFA) is a national association for the descendants of William Maccraw. William came to the Colonies some time before 1746 and he died by 1752 — 24 years...
Learn to lifeguard and save lives at YMCASWV’s Junior Lifeguard Camp
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) – The YMCA of Southern West Virginia’s Junior Lifeguard Camp is an American Red Cross certification program for ages 11 to 14 that kicks off on June 26. It focuses on the attitudes and skills it takes to be a lifeguard. The teens learn five...
Turnpike drivers to notice new tolling system upgrades
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Those traveling the West Virginia Turnpike this summer may notice there are new digital signs above the toll lanes. It’s all part of the multimillion-dollar upgrade to the highway’s tolling system. West Virginia Parkways Authority Executive Director Jeff Miller admits most of the work...
A brand new Pre-K through 8th grades school is coming to the City of Mullens
MULLENS, WV (WVNS) – Wyoming County Schools celebrated three groundbreaking ceremonies on Tuesday, May 21, 2024 – one of which was for an entirely new school. A Pre-K through 8th grade school will be built on the old Mullens football field. School board members, students, and faculty all gathered to witness the monumental groundbreaking ceremony. Currently, […]
Raleigh County Commission approves infrastructure funding to develop University Drive acreage
BEAVER, WV (WVNS) — Raleigh County Commission voted during the regular meeting on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, to allocate more than $300,000 to develop infrastructure at a parcel of more than 40 acres at University Drive in Beaver. Raleigh County Commission President David Tolliver said the lot is being developed for a business which was […]
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