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Calm Before Dangerous Heat Wave Arrives
WOAY-TV (Oak Hill, WV): Following a pleasant midweek, not only will the mercury skyrocket, but heat indices will reach the danger category. RAIN: A thunderstorm is possible late Friday afternoon, best chance north of I-64, between 5-9 p.m., otherwise dry weather is expected. Be sure to water the garden early in the morning or in the evening to keep flowers from withering in the heat.
A Peek into Summers County’s Past: The Talcott Lunch Stand Part 2
TALCOTT W.Va. (Hinton News) - My father was in the 1974 graduating class from Talcott High School, and he attended the recent all-school reunion on Saturday, June 1. My mother and I attended the church service for the reunion held in the Dallas “Bud” Mann Gymnasium in Talcott the following day. While there Shirla Ballard came up to me and started talking about my column in the paper and how nice it was to see stories about Talcott and the surrounding area. Turns out Shirla is from Talcott. She was raised in the little Victorian-style home near Rollynsburg Church in Talcott that...
Summers County road to be closed until at least Saturday afternoon due to accident
SUMMERS COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A road in Summers County will be closed until at least Saturday afternoon due to an accident involving a semi-truck. According to Summers County 911, due to an accident involving a large semi-truck and a trailer carrying a crane, Ellison Ridge Road (County Route 27) is shut down between Bluestone […]
Last week of spring starts feeling more like summer as heat and humidity build in
Wednesday high pressure positions itself over the two Virginias providing a sunshine filled day. Fair weather clouds float harmlessly by as temps soar into the upper 70s and low 80s. UV index of 10 causes some concern for sunburn risks. Without protections like shade or sunscreen, sunburns can occur in 15 minutes on exposed skin. […]
Summers County Man Sentenced to Prison for Federal Gun Crime
SUMMERS COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – David Nelson Gill, 32, of Hinton, was sentenced today to one year and six months in prison, to be followed by three years of supervised release, for being a felon in possession of a firearm. According to court documents and statements made in court, on February 6, 2023, Gill was […]
Local firefighters are taking their skills to the NASCAR scene.
PRINCETON (WVNS) – Watching NASCAR is a hobby for many people but some local firefighters are preparing to make their way to the track to work on the NASCAR Fire Crew. The love of NASCAR hits close to home for many people in West Virginia. Instead of watching on television, a few local firefighters are […]
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 […]
First ever West Virginia Watermelon Festival to take place in Alderson
ALDERSON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The first-ever West Virginia Watermelon Festival is set to take place in Alderson. The festival, hosted by Sunset Berry Farm in Alderson, will kick off on Saturday, September 14, 2024. The inaugural event will feature a multitude of activities throughout the day. Some of the activities include a Fun Zone, watermelon […]
Bluefield and Beckley area McDonald’s looking to hire new employees
BLUEFIELD/BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — With summer soon approaching, local McDonald’s in the Bluefield and Beckley areas are looking to hire 115 new employees. These McDonald’s are providing on-the-job training, schedule flexibility, a fun work environment, and much more! Employees of McDonald’s also have access to discounts at any participating McDonald’s locations in the U.S. This […]
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 […]
Football's a family business for South All Star coaches
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - Football coaches form a small fraternity, but the Culicerto brothers come from a big football family and will be reunited this week in Institute. Vince Culicerto is the head coach at Shady Spring High school in Raleigh County and he’s the head coach for the South in the annual all star football game. His older brother Phil is his assistant at Shady and this week, they’ll be on the same sideline trying to lead the South to its first win over the North in seven years.
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 […]
Man wanted by the Summers County Sheriff’s Office arrested
UPDATE: Thursday, June 6, 2024 @ 10:03 a.m. | According to the Summers County Sheriff’s Office, Hall was found and arrested without issue in the Walnut Street area of Hinton. SUMMERS COUNTY, WV (WVNS) — The Summers County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a man wanted for multiple felony charges in Virginia. According to the […]
The Salvation Army in Beckley welcomes kids to summer camp
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — The Salvation Army in Beckley welcomed more than 60 kids to summer camp on Monday, June 10, 2024, the first class of campers at the Salvation Army’s new headquarters. The Boys and Girls Club was in full swing at the Robert C. Byrd Drive facility, which offers a gymnasium and classrooms. […]
PTSD Awareness Festival offering a fun weekend while offering veterans assistance with mental health
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) – June is post-traumatic stress disorder awareness month. According to the Mayo Clinic, PTSD “is a mental health condition that’s triggered by a terrifying event — either experiencing it or witnessing it.” Symptoms of PTSD can include flashbacks, nightmares, severe anxiety, and uncontrollable thoughts about the event. PTSD is becoming increasingly more […]
Don’t shake your baby: Beckley pediatrician warns parents of dangers of shaking a baby
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — The first weeks home with a new baby can be exhausting. Some parents may feel they’ve done something wrong if they can’t get their baby to stop crying, but Dr. John Johnson, a pediatrician and owner of Beckley Pediatric Associates, said crying is normal. “It’s tiring raising a baby. There’s no […]
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