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Gear Up SWV extends application deadline for Camp Stem to May 19
Beckley, WV (WOAY)- Calling all 7th and 8th graders from Mercer, Monroe, Summers, Raleigh, and Wyoming counties. Gear Up Southern West Virginia still has spots left for their partnership with WVU Tech for their upcoming camp, and the registration deadline has been extended. Camp STEM is an immersive premier camp...
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...
Fayette County levies pass overwhelmingly
FAYETTEVILLE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Multiple levies were on the ballot in Fayette County on Tuesday, with all passing overwhelmingly. Law enforcement, fire, and the library levies were all on the ballot. They were successful in all 40 of the county precincts. The following unofficial results from Tuesday night’s election may be viewed below. Results will […]
19th Annual Friends of charity Cruise-In kicks off Saturday
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The unofficial start of summer kicks off with the 19th Annual Friends of Charity Cruise-In this Saturday, May 18, at 9 a.m. at Marquee Cinemas. Immediately following the event will be the first Southern West Virginia Scavenger Hunt. Automobile enthusiasts, showcasing everything from pre-1920s to today, will line up their hot […]
Jess McMullen wins Republican nomination for Fayette County Sheriff
FAYETTEVILLE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Jess McMullen has defeated opponent Chuck Miller for the Republican nomination for Fayette County Sheriff. McMullen has no Democratic opponent in November. McMullen will succeed current Fayette County Sheriff Mike Fridley who is prohibited from running again due to term limits after serving two consecutive terms. McMullen defeated Chuck Miller of […]
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. […]
Former W.Va. correctional officer sentenced for providing contraband to federal inmate
BECKLEY, W.Va. (WCHS) — A former correctional officer is facing a prison sentence for providing an inmate with controlled substances at federal prison in Raleigh County. Cody Adam Bays, 32, of Beaver, was sentenced to one year and six months in prison to be followed by three years of supervised release Thursday for providing contraband to an inmate at FCI Beckley, according to a news release from the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of West Virginia.
Chance for showers/storms on Sunday; short dry spell is on the way
Saturday evening will start off a bit soggy though this will depend on the location. If you’re near the border between West Virginia and Virginia, you’ll see the best shot for scattered showers/thunderstorms, some of which can produce some heavy downpours, with more hit or miss chances the further north you travel. As the sun […]
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 […]
Streets in Hinton to be closed for flood cleanup through the afternoon
HINTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Multiple streets in Hinton closed yesterday due to flash flooding following heavy rain. Some of those streets are still closed today for cleanup. According to Summers County 911, yesterday, flash flooding shut down James Street and portions of 3rd, 4th, and 7th Avenues in Hinton. Two streets will be closed for […]
I’m Home: Featured Shelter Pets find forever homes with the Pet of the Week Forecast
GHENT, WV (WVNS) — Our StormTracker 59 Team has been featuring a shelter pet every weekday at 5am, 6am, and noon. We’ve partnered with the Greenbrier Humane Society and the Raleigh County Humane Society to bring viewers a pet in need of a loving home. From long term residents, misunderstood pets, and the cutest of […]
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 […]
Mullens: Volunteering to beautify the community
Becky Moorefield and Michelle Martin say volunteer efforts are integral to Mullens' continued recovery from a 2001 flood. Mullens: Volunteering to beautify the community appeared first on Mountain State Spotlight, West Virginia's civic newsroom.
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