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Young voters pile into the polls
LEWISBURG, WV (WVNS) – Young voters are an essential turning point for politics. In West Virginia, it appears the opened polls are bringing out those looking to make a difference. In Greenbrier County many young voters can be seen entering to place their ballots. Elections are valuable for young people to voice their opinions. Cody […]
Echoes of the Past: Math Whizzes Recognized
1924– 100 Years Ago United Methodism A new chapter in the history of American Methodism was begun last week when a report of the unification of the Methodist Episcopal Church with the Methodist Episcopal Church South was ratified by 842 votes to 13 in the general conference of the former body at Springfield, MA. “Eighty […] The post Echoes of the Past: Math Whizzes Recognized appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Greenbrier East JROTC travels to Fort Gregg-Adams Virginia
LEWISBURG W.Va. (WVDN) – The Greenbrier East JROTC traveled to Fort Gregg-Adams Virginia on April 23. They arrived at 11 a.m. and were escorted to the Ordinance dining facility for lunch. An official joined them for lunch then escorted them on a tour of the many Military Occupation Specialties that conduct their schools at Fort […] The post Greenbrier East JROTC travels to Fort Gregg-Adams Virginia appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
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.
Fraternal Order of Police holds annual Memorial Service in Fayette County
FAYETTEVILLE, WV (WVNS) — The Fraternal Order of Police (F.O.P.) Lodge #118 held its annual Police Memorial Service. The service was on Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 12:00 P.M. in front of the Fayette County Courthouse. 241 names of police officers were read aloud to keep their legacy alive. 59News Reporter Michael Hare traveled to […]
West Virginia State Police urges compliance after multiple violent incidents this week
SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — After Lincoln County Senior State Trooper Travis Hurley was stabbed multiple times and hospitalized by a suspect who ran from a traffic stop, State Police Superintendent Col. Jack Chambers said this just adds to a troubling trend within the past year. Even within the past week, a man was killed in Greenbrier County after troopers said he refused to drop a knife.
Fayette County candidate found in contempt of court
FAYETTE COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A Fayette County judge has found a candidate running for magistrate in contempt of court. Judge Blake issued a ruling that Rick Pannell Jr. be held in contempt of court for failing to update all political signs. In an original complaint filed in the Circuit Court of Fayette County, magistrate […]
Nicholas County man sentenced for a felony in Fayette County
FAYETTE COUNTY, WV (WVNS) — A man from the Mt. Nebo area of Nicholas County was sentenced for aiding an adult in confinement. 44-year-old Kenneth W. Sheets, of Mt. Nebo, was sentenced on May 7, 2024 to two to ten years in prison for the felony offense of Aiding an Adult in Confinement. On March […]
Carnegie Hall hosts WV Music Hall of Fame “Career Day” for Greenbrier County high school students
LEWISBURG, W.Va. (WVDN) – The West Virginia Music Hall of Fame (WVMHoF) presented its Music Career Counseling Program in Carnegie Hall’s Hamilton Auditorium to Greenbrier County High School students on May 2. The pilot for this innovative program – a “career day” for the music business – was funded by a 2015 Challenge America grant. […] The post Carnegie Hall hosts WV Music Hall of Fame “Career Day” for Greenbrier County high school students appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Fayette County man arrested on drug charges
FAYETTE COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A Danese man is facing felony charges in Fayette County. Sheriff Mike Fridley provides the following information regarding this incident. Just before noon, Sunday, May 12, 2024, while conducting routine patrols in Meadow Bridge, deputies performed a traffic stop on a vehicle for a minor traffic violation. During the stop, […]
Joshua Crist elected to Fayette County Board of Education
FAYETTEVILLE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Fayette County Board of Education will soon have a new member following Tuesday night’s election of Joshua Crist. Board of education races in West Virginia are nonpartisan and were decided in the Primary Election Tuesday. Along with Crist, current board member Cindy Whitlock won reelection. Myra Taylor, who was also […]
Early voting numbers and voting day information
GREENBRIER COUNTY W.Va. (WVDN) – The early voting polls have closed and today is the official voting day for the 2024 Primary Elections. The Greenbrier County Clerk’s Office reported yesterday morning that around 10% of registered voters voted early in the primaries over the past few weeks. A total of 2,042 early votes were cast. […] The post Early voting numbers and voting day information appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Nicholas County school lockdown necessitated due to unspecified incident
ZELA, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A school in the Nicholas County was alerted to begin lockdown procedures on Tuesday due to an unspecified incident. The Nicholas County Board of Education reports that, on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, alerts of a situation in the Zela community necessitated the implementation of a school lockdown. Students at the school […]
Local Bull Riders Perform Well in State Finals
BEVERLY- Some local kids competed in the 2023-24 West Virginia High School Rodeo Association state finals. Ethan Holliday, Alden Holliday, and Sawyer Judy have competed all year in the events, and they capped the season off with some hard work and high finishes this past weekend at the Daken Arena in Beverly, WV. Ethan Holliday, […] The post Local Bull Riders Perform Well in State Finals appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Suspect in Nicholas County standoff found dead
SUMMERSVILLE, W.Va. (WCHS) — A man from Nicholas County is dead after a standoff situation in Summersville Tuesday afternoon. Deputies said they received a mental hygiene warrant on Jonathan Pritt Jr., but when they arrived at his him he allegedly fired several shots at them. The deputies said they...
Violence is traumatizing Haitian kids. Now the country’s breaking a taboo on mental health services
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — Students often throw up or wet themselves when gunfire erupts outside their school in northern Port-au-Prince. When they do, school director Roseline Ceragui Louis finds there’s only one way to try to calm the children and keep them safe: getting them to lie on the classroom floor while she sings softly.
Greenbrier County Commission discusses broken license plate reader and the Meadow River Trail
GREENBRIER COUNTY W.Va. (WVDN) – The Commission discussed various agenda items, including approval of minutes, settlements of estates, budget revisions, line item transfers and a proclamation for Community Action Month. Approved were two budget revisions, two line item transfers and a motion for permit approvals from the Greenbrier County Health Department. Also, an inquiry by […] The post Greenbrier County Commission discusses broken license plate reader and the Meadow River Trail appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
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