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Raleigh County voters pass fire levy
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — Raleigh County voters passed a fire levy on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, which is expected to put around $3.5 million into local fire department operations. Fire officials have said the levy will be used to support 13 volunteer fire departments in the county, along with Beckley Fire Department. Firefighters increasingly provide […]
Birmingham-Southern has 'no definitive agreements' on potential buyer of campus
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBMA) — Birmingham-Southern College will close at the end of May following a year and a half long effort to obtain bridge funding. The announcement came at the end of March, after the College Board of Trustees voted unanimously on the decision after a 2024 bill designed to amend the 2023 legislation that established the loan program, failed to get the support it needed to move forward.
Monroe County elects new Sheriff
MONROE COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Monroe County will have a new Sheriff in town. Voters in Monroe County went to the polls on Tuesday, May 14, and voted for many races, but one of the most watched was the Sheriff’s race. Republican Michael Heller defeated Republican Scott Miller. Heller received 1,726 votes, while Miller captured […]
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.
New Goodwill location set to open in Beckley
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — The Goodwill store on Appalachian Drive in Beckley is set to close on May 19, 2024, but the good news is that a larger Goodwill store opens June 6, 2024, in Beckley. The new store will be across from the Beckley Olive Garden restaurant. A peek inside the new location on […]
Congresswoman Miller Tours Steel of West Virginia, WC Hydraulics
HUNTINGTON, WV (LOOTPRESS ) – Today, Congresswoman Miller (R-WV) toured Steel of West Virginia in Huntington and WC Hydraulics in Beaver. While at Steel of West Virginia, Congresswoman Miller discussed the newly released EPA rules that could cripple mining operations crucial to the production of American steel. “The Biden Administration is doing everything it can […]
Raleigh County Parks and Recreation, National Coal Heritage announce public meeting for historical research project for Clear Fork Rail Trail
WHITESVILLE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Raleigh County Parks and Recreation and National Coal Heritage Area have announced that a public meeting will be held at the Salamy Memorial Center in Whitesville to discuss topics of historical significance to the Clear Fork Rail Trail. The address for the meeting is 38117 Coal River Road, Whitesville, WV […]
Greene County Planning Commission Approves RV Park Site Plan in Camp Creek
The Greene County Regional Planning Commission in Tennessee unanimously approved the site plan for the 40-site Presidential View RV Ranch on Woolsey College Road in Camp Creek despite community opposition. Residents have voiced concerns over the potential increase in traffic on the narrow Woolsey College Road and the impact of...
Meet your new Beckley Mayor and City Council members; several incumbents voted out
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Did the recent change regarding Beckley’s City Government cause incumbents to fail and new members to be elected? One could make that argument. Beckley residents went to the polls on Tuesday to decide who they wanted to represent them and the city. The newly elected mayor will be Ryan Neal. Former […]
Beckley City Council upcoming meeting to see board reappointments
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The City of Beckley Common Council has released the planned agenda for the council’s Regular Session meeting set to take place on Tuesday, May 28, 2024, at 6:30 pm. The full agenda for the Beckley City Council’s upcoming meeting as released by the City of Beckley can be seen below. 1. […]
Ronceverte Food Truck festival returning for second year
RONCEVERTE, WV (WVNS) – A beloved, tasty event is returning to Ronceverte. The Food Truck Festival is taking a pit stop in the city this weekend. The Ronceverte Food Truck Festival will be held on Edgar Avenue. Multiple different trucks for taste pallets of all kinds will be open for business. Co-Chair of the Ronceverte […]
Frank Priddy claims victory in race for Raleigh County Sheriff
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Primary Election was held on Tuesday, with the highly anticipated tallying of the final votes cast in Raleigh County providing long-awaited answers to the question of who would serve as sheriff for the upcoming term. Former Beckley PD investigator Frank Priddy was one of two candidates challenging incumbent Sheriff Jim […]
Beckley Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Drug Crime
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Davon Jamir Linder, 24, of Beckley, pleaded guilty today to distribution of methamphetamine. According to court documents and statements made in court, on February 27, 2023, Linder sold a controlled substance containing methamphetamine to a confidential informant in Beckley. Linder admitted to the transaction. Linder is scheduled to be sentenced on […]
Town of Sophia 2024 Spring Cleanup Schedule
SOPHIA, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Town of Sophia has released the schedule for its 2024 Spring Cleanup. The Public Works Department is scheduled to collect for Spring Cleanup beginning Monday, May 13, 2024 and continuing through Friday, May 17, 2024. Residents are not to put items out any earlier than 5 days prior scheduled pickup. […]
Helton talks State Senate District 9 primary win
Brian Helton won the primary election for the ninth senatorial district representing Raleigh and Wyoming counties. He is pro-life, pro-faith, pro-family, and will remain committed to upholding those values in Charleston. “I’m excited to get there and serve,” Helton said. “And the reason I decided to run for office is...
Friends of Charity Cruise-In and Scavenger Hunt returning to Beckley
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — Summer is kicking off early with the 19th Annual Friends of Charity Cruise-In on Saturday, May 18, 2024. Automobile enthusiasts will line up their rides for everyone’s enjoyment at the Cruise-In at 9 a.m. at Marquee Cinemas. The event will be immediately be followed by the first Southern West Virginia Scavenger […]
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