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Multiple roads in Fayette County to be paved including U.S. 60, State Route 61
FAYETTE COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Multiple roads in Fayette County are set to be paved through this fiscal year. Funding for these projects was allocated by the West Virginia Legislature. Below is the list of paving projects slated for Fayette County: U.S. 60 – 3.32 miles from Ponderosa to Maywood U.S. 60 – 2.24 miles […]
Fayette County Humane Society to host adoption event on June 15 amid code red status
Fayetteville, WV (WOAY)—The Fayette County Humane Society announces that the shelter is over capacity and at code red. The humane society is hosting an adoption event on Saturday, June 15, to find forever homes for almost 100 dogs currently in its care and free up space in the shelter for other animals in need.
Fayette County Schools approves purchase of new computers for sixth and ninth-grade students
FAYETTEVILLE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Fayette County Board of Education (FCBOE) on Tuesday evening approved the purchase of new computers for sixth and ninth-grade students. The FCBOE approved the purchase of computers for sixth-grade students with a cost in excess of $50,000. Federal programs and a Title I grant will fund the purchase of the […]
Fayetteville FEMA helps residents recover from severe weather
FAYETTEVILLE, WV (WVNS) – Help is arriving for those still suffering from the tornados that devastated parts of West Virginia including Fayette County in early April. More than two months later, help is finally on the way for those who suffered destruction from the violent storms in April. FEMA opened a disaster relief station at […]
Speed limit lowered on Highlawn Avenue in Oak Hill, new stop sign to be added
OAK HILL, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Following complaints from residents, the Oak Hill City Council voted on Monday to lower the speed limit on Highlawn Avenue and add a stop sign. Councilman Chris Gill explained to fellow council members that he had received multiple complaints from residents of Highlawn Avenue regarding speeding drivers. The city street […]
Disaster Recovery Center to open in Fayette County
FAYETTEVILLE, WV (WVNS) — A Disaster Recovery Center is set to open in Fayetteville for people who were affected by severe weather at the beginning of April 2024. The Disaster Recovery Center will open at 8:00 A.M. on Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at the Memorial Building at 200 West Maple Avenue in the Fayetteville area […]
City of Oak Hill accepting letters of interest for building commission
OAK HILL, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The City of Oak Hill is accepting letters of interest for a vacancy on the building commission. According to the city, letters of interest will be accepted until Friday, July 5, 4:30 p.m. Letters of interest may be emailed to djohnson@oakhillwv.gov or dropped off for the City Manager at 100 […]
Oak Hill names public works building after former city employee Tom Pannell
OAK HILL, WV (LOOTPRESS) – On Monday evening, the Oak Hill City Council adopted a resolution naming the public works building after former city employee Tom Pannell. Tom passed away on Tuesday, May 21, 2024. He was 67. Tom dedicated over 50 years of his life to the field of excavation and equipment operation. After […]
Downtown Beckley’s The Axe Hole to close permanently
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Downtown Beckley entertainment and recreation destination The Axe Hole has announced that it will be closing its doors at the end of the month. The Axe Hole made its way to Neville Street roughly three years ago as an attempt to help revitalize the Downtown area with an outside-the-box activity. According […]
Town of Pax to host annual God & Country Day Celebration
PAX, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Town of Pax is set to celebrate its annual God & Country Day on Saturday, July 6th, 2024. This day-long event will be full of activities and entertainment for residents and visitors of all ages, ending in a fireworks display at dusk. The festivities will kick off at 8 AM […]
The Axehole owner says City of Beckley’s revitalization plan hurts downtown businesses
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — Tony Martin said on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, that he and a business partner opened The Axehole, a venue which offers beer and wine and allows patrons to throw axes at wooden bullseyes, on Neville Street after seeing a similar business in another state in 2021. He said they invested around […]
Dunkin’ Donuts and Teriyaki Madness coming to MacArthur
MACARTHUR, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Two more businesses have been confirmed to be opening locations at the former MacArthur Skating Rink property. LOOTPRESS can confirm that a Dunkin’ Donuts and Teriyaki Madness will open in MacArthur alongside the new Mighty Shine Express Car Wash. The two businesses will be operated by Little General Stores. This will […]
UPDATED: Raleigh County Commission may appoint Daniel Hall as new commissioner, Duckworth to serve as president
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — Raleigh County Commissioner Greg Duckworth is expected to be appointed president of Raleigh County Commission during a special meeting on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, Raleigh County Commissioner Linda K. Epling said on Monday, June 10, 2024. Duckworth’s appointment comes after the June 3, 2024, death of Raleigh County Commission President Dave […]
Clear Fork Rail Trail ribbon cutting set for next week
WHITEVILLE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Raleigh County Parks and Recreation has announced a ribbon cutting ceremony celebrating the first phase of the Clear Fork Rail Trail’s opening. Construction has been completed on the first 4.87 miles of the multi-use, non-motorized trail – the first of two phases which will result in the establishment of a 14.6-mile […]
Bill Withers Plaza is closer to getting its own statue
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) – The Bill Withers statue is getting closer to finding its new home at the Bill Withers Plaza. Music artist Bill Withers grew up in Beckley, West Virginia. Withers would go on to become a widely acclaimed music artist, with hit songs like “Lovely Day” and “Use Me.” To honor his musical […]
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