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Career Center Kiosk at Goodwill location in Beckley
BECKLEY (WVNS) – People are making their way to a newly relocated business in Beckley. Goodwill in Beckley has officially opened their doors. Many stopped by this brand-new store to see what they could find. Jamon Schmidt, Director of Marketing and Communications for Goodwill Industries of Kanawha Valley, said the business offers a Career Center […]
Beckley Goodwill grand opening postponed
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The grand opening for the newest Beckley Goodwill location originally scheduled for Thursday has reportedly been postponed due to a lack of power at the store. Initially set to take place on Thursday morning at 9:00am, the ribbon-cutting has been pushed back 24 hours, as there is currently no power at […]
Parenting & Behavior Support Center to launch in Beckley
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Home Base Inc. will be launching a new Parenting & Behavior Support Center this month in the Raleigh County area. The center will seek to make a meaningful impact on the lives of families and children in Raleigh County and beyond. Home Base Inc. will embark on a journey toward the […]
Minor bus incident reported in Mercer County
MONTCALM, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A minor school bus incident involving a garbage truck was reported in Mercer County Tuesday morning. According to Mercer County Schools, a minor bus incident occurred in the Montcalm area on Sandlick Road Tuesday morning. A garbage truck door swung open and hit the side of the bus. There were no […]
80th Anniversary of D-Day lands close to home in West Virginia
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) – June 6th, 2024 marked the 80th anniversary of D-Day, the allied invasion of Normandy, France. World War II veterans are becoming scarce and it is essential to keep their memory and legacy alive. Young men either volunteered or were drafted into war…leaving their families and lives to storm the beaches of Normandy. From the […]
Optimum reporting over 1,200 outages in Raleigh County
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Gusty storms have resulted in internet and phone outages for parts of Raleigh County. According to Optimum, they are aware of multiple outages in Raleigh County and are currently assessing conditions. Optimum is currently reporting over 1,200 outages in Raleigh County alone. The bulk of outages have been reported in the […]
Fridays in the Park opens for the season
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — The summer music series “Fridays in the Park” is now back in swing in Jim Word Memorial Park, opening on Friday, June 7, 2024, with music, food, and fun for kids. Folks of all ages were out enjoying the sunshine and running into old friends at one of the most beloved […]
Residential fire in Beckley under investigation
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Emergency response units were dispatched to a residential structure fire on Wednesday afternoon. Streets were shut down in the general area of Mills Avenue and Patch Street to accommodate emergency responders with the Beckley Fire Department working to combat the fire. Details regarding the fire, including potential causes are scarce at […]
Mercer County hiring for full-time 911 Director
PRINCETON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Mercer County Communications Center Authority Board is seeking qualified candidates for a full-time 911 Director. The position, which reports directly to the Mercer County Communications Center Authority Board, is an FLSA-exempt position with salary and benefits. An Associate of Arts or Bachelor’s Degree in a related field is desirable but […]
Bluefield, WV is looking to the future with the Bluefield Comprehensive Plan
BLUEFIELD, WV (WVNS) – The city of Bluefield West Virginia is getting a makeover, at least that’s the plan. Taking place at the Bluefield Art Center Thursday evening, locals and officials gathered to talk about the Bluefield Comprehensive Plan. It’s an extensive and complex plan, highlighted by 4 different workshops at the Art Center. One […]
Sentencing for corrections officer who pleaded guilty in Quantez Burks’ death is postponed
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — The sentencing of a former Southern Regional Jail corrections officer who pleaded guilty in federal court in November of 2023 to conspiracy charges in the death of Quantez Burks has been postponed from June 20, 2024 until August 10, 2024. Andrew Fleshman and co-conspirator Nicholas Wimmer each pleaded guilty to conspiracy […]
UPDATE: Suspect charged in deadly Raleigh County shooting
UPDATE: RALEIGH COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – On June 1, 2024, Raleigh County Deputies spoke with Stephen Andrew Neal regarding a shooting incident that occurred at 264 Hoist Rd. Stanaford, Raleigh County, WV on May 24, 2024. Neal mentioned that Chad Minor had called and asked him to come to this location. Neal informed Minor that […]
New Raleigh County Commission President to be elected at Special Session
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Members of the Beckley Raleigh County Commission will meet next week for a Special Session meeting at which the election of a new commission president will be discussed. The announcement of the special session follows news of the unfortunate passing of Raleigh County Commission President, Dave Tolliver. Members of the Raleigh […]
Leisure Lanes hosts Archie’s Cruisers and offers free bowling for kids on Fridays
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — Leisure Lanes on Johnstown Road plans to host Archie’s Cruisers in the parking lot on Friday evenings through October 11, 2024 according to a statement made by the owner of the bowling alley on Thursday, June 6, 2024. Mary Dixon said if the weather is fair, classic car enthusiasts will park […]
7 Brew coming soon with your morning cup of joe
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — The city of Beckley will soon have another option for their morning cup of joe. 7 Brew is a drive thru coffee stand offering over 20,000 unique drink options. Their fare ranges from coffee to smoothies to sparkling water infusions. According to their press release, 7 Brew will bring 50 new […]
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