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Carolina Sprint Car Tour is coming to town for an action packed evening
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) – Racing fans, rev up your engines because the Carolina Sprint Car Tour is coming to town! The event will take place at Beckley Motor Speedway Saturday, May 25th at 6:45 p.m. This will mark the tour’s first time in Beckley. For the Carolina racers competing, this day is not just about […]
Millie is this week’s LOOTPRESS Pet of the Week!
WEST VIRGINIA (LOOTPRESS) – The LOOTPRESS Pet of the Week for this week is Millie! Millie is two-and-half years old and is completely deaf. She enjoys water and a good steak! Her favorite things to do are chase bugs, go on walks, and play with her ball. Thanks to all submitted their pets this week. […]
Raleigh County HS seniors get their diplomas
BECKLEY (WVNS) – All four Raleigh County high schools hosted graduation ceremonies over Memorial Day weekend. Independence High School seniors had their graduation ceremony at the Beckley Raleigh County Convention Center. The ceremony started at 10:30 in the morning on Saturday, May 25th. Liberty High School and Woodrow Wilson High School seniors also graduated on […]
Over 1,000 people without power in Raleigh County
ARNETT, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Over 1,000 people in Raleigh County are without power following early morning storms. According to Appalachian Power, 1,241 customers are without power in the county. The bulk of the outages are being reported in the Dry Creek, Rock Creek, Arnett, and Zada areas along Coal River Road. The outages were reported […]
Chicago man sentenced for drug crimes in Raleigh County
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — A Chicago man was sentenced to prison for federal drug crimes in Raleigh County. On Friday, May 24, 2024, 36-year-old Rory Divaughn Spells, of Chicago, Illinois, was sentenced to 11 years and seven months in prison, followed by three years of parole, for possession with intent to distribute a quantity of […]
Beckley Veteran’s Cemetery to raise new flag on Memorial Day
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) – While many people will be placing smaller flags on fallen soldier’s graves on Memorial Day, one local cemetery will be hoisting a much larger one. Beckley’s American Legion Post 32 Veteran’s Cemetery is getting a brand-new flag for Memorial Day. This new flag comes straight from Senator Joe Manchin’s office. The […]
Safety tips for grilling season!
PRINCETON, WV (WVNS) — Memorial Day Weekend marks the unofficial start of summer, and for many West Virginians, grilling season. People across the state will be firing up their grills in the summer months to serve up delicious food for friends and families. Everyone is drawn in by the smell of grilled food, the smoke […]
Strawberry Festival Draws Large Crowd
WOAY-TV (Oak Hill, WV): Hundreds flocked to Alderson for entertainment, crafts, vendors and more importantly strawberries!. Owner of Sunset Berry Farm, Kent Gilkerson, said if you missed out on Saturday’s festivities, come on Sunday! If you want to pick strawberries, the farm is open Sunday through Wednesday for a few more weeks. The strawberry season lasts about 6 to 8 weeks, ending around the Fourth of July.
People had a ‘berry’ good time in Alderson
ALDERSON, WV (WVNS) – The Alderson Strawberry Festival was held on Saturday, May 25th. People who stopped by enjoyed fresh strawberries, live music, and vendors. Festival goers picked their own strawberries at Sunset Berry Farm or bought them pre-picked on the Alderson Memorial Bridge. Isaac Tincher and Charlotte Melton said the atmosphere of this festival […]
WVU Medicine Princeton Community Hospital inaugurates New Hematology/Oncology Clinic
PRINCETON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Officials from West Virginia University, WVU Medicine, the WVU Medicine Cancer Institute, and WVU Medicine Princeton Community Hospital (PCH) came together with local leaders, patients, staff, and community members to celebrate the opening of the new Hematology/Oncology Clinic. This clinic marks the first phase of the new comprehensive cancer center, which […]
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 […]
Tamarack Courtyard Concert Series lineup announced
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Tamarack Courtyard Concert Series will be making its return next month with an exciting performance lineup. The free summer concert series will get underway at 11:00am on June 22, 2024, with live music from the incomparable Randy Gilkey. The outdoor courtyard area found within the heart of the iconic red […]
Elks Lodge in Bluefield, WV opens its doors to the public
BLUEFIELD, W.Va. (WVVA) - A Bluefield, West Virginia golf course is teeing off a new season, where all are welcome to play. This golf course, first opened 110 years ago, back in 1914, is re-opening after a temporary closure this past April. The lodge came into possession of the course in 1998. Now, Richard Perry, the management here tells us, hopes to build on the rich history.
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 […]
Ridge Runner train returns to Bluefield City Park after year-long hiatus for flooding repairs
BLUEFIELD, W. Va. (WVVA) -The Ridge Runner train has been a staple of the Bluefield City Park for many years. However, the flooding last Memorial Day damaged the park’s train track, ending the Ridge Runner season right after it began. But on Saturday, it’s ‘full steam ahead’ for the...
Raleigh County woman arrested after firing shots, threatening to kill surveying crew
RALEIGH COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A Raleigh County woman has been arrested after shooting a round out of her revolver and threatening to kill a surveying crew. According to a criminal complaint, on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, 55-year-old Marlene Cochran of Surveyor, approached three individuals who were part of a surveying crew. The crew was […]
Mental health leaders discuss importance of telemedicine services
BLUEFIELD, W.Va. (WVVA) - May is Mental Health Awareness Month and mental health leaders are encouraging more people to reach out for telemedicine services for mental health treatment. Leaders with WVU Medicine’s The Behavioral Health Pavilion of the Virginias say telemedicine is something they offer to patients in the two...
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