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West Virginia is becoming the latest state to join the grocery-store closure wave reshaping shopping options across the country. Cornerstone IGA will close its Daniels supermarket on November 30 after…
BECKLEY, W.Va. — Action by the Raleigh County board of education will result in the closure of two elementary schools at the end of the current academic year. The Board voted Tuesday 4-1 co close Cranberry-Prosperity Elementary School and Mabscott Elementary School. Board member Marsha Smith cast the lone dissenting vote on both closures.
Robert Kenneth Vanhoy, Elaine S. Vanhoy and Linda Carol Domi → Hunter David Vanhoy and Savannah Paige Vanhoy. 0.52-acre tract east of County Route 10/8 on the waters of Rockcastle Creek of the Guyandotte River, part of a 125.75-acre tract, with reserved right-of-way. Nicholas Bailey and Haley Brooke Bailey...
From his shrinking West Virginia hometown, Ayden Norcross assumed his future lay under the hood of other people’s cars or in the crawl space of other people’s homes, as an auto mechanic or HVAC technician, with enough steady pay to continue fueling his passion — filming silly YouTube videos.
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Mountain State healthcare professionals were recognized by the West Virginia Rural Health Association for their efforts to help patients in rural communities. Educators and students that have both graduated and are attending classes at the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine were recognized along with professionals...
Zachary Ryan Hatfield → Skyelin Neal Biggs Walls. Jeffrey Scott Brooks → Lisa Michelle Holt Garland. Richard Ray Jenkins Jr. → Angela Sue Waycaster Worsham. Landquest LLC → Jesse Frank Morgan and Ashley Ann O’Neal. Plateau District; 7.71-acre surface tract on Paint Creek near Route...
Mingo County students from six schools competed in academic, art, robotics and leadership events at the West Virginia National Beta Club Convention on Nov. 4-5 in Charleston, joining hundreds of students from across the state. Students represented Lenore PK-8, Burch PK-8, Kermit PK-8, Mingo Central High School, Tug Valley High...
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — The holidays are on the horizon and with them comes fun attractions to show off that festive spirit. One of those events is the annual Wonderland of Trees. The event sees businesses and offices from across West Virginia putting their tree decorating skills to the test each year. Some trees are […]
GLEN JEAN, WV (WOAY) – Contractors hired to demolish historic structures in the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve, many of them in the town of Thurmond, have been given a notice to proceed beginning Nov. 15. The National Park Service expects demolition to begin toward the end...
CHARLESTON, WV (WVNS) — Renters in three counties in the Mountain State could be able to get grants from FEMA to help with recovery following storms and flooding that occurred in August. According to a press release, renters with damage from flooding and storms from August 14, 2026 to August 18, 2026 in Fayette, Kanawha, […]
More information about funding availability, application guidelines and eligibility will be provided by the West Virginia Office of Energy in the future. Those interested can visit the Office of Energy website.
PINEVILLE, WV (WVNS) – Several Wyoming County Schools could be shutting down by the end of the school year. At an early November board meeting, Wyoming County Schools board members voted 3-2 to consider consolidating Road Branch Elementary and Middle School, Herndon Consolidated Elementary and Middle School, and Glen Fork Elementary and Middle School. These […]
Shane Timothy Conners → Elizabeth Cannon Robinson. Christopher Lee Morgan → Grace Erin Hunter-Cannon. Danny Waymouth Dalton Sr. Cheryl L. McCoy, also known as Cheryl L. Edwards → Kyle A. Lewis. Fort Spring District; 0.20-acre Lot 38. Brent Jackson and Andrea Ramezan-Jackson → Brent Jackson and Andrea...
Beckley, WV (WOAY): “Every day we wake up in this country should be a celebration. And we have so many blessings. And Veterans Day is just an excuse to kind of revel in that celebration,” said Adjutant William Lewis of Beckley VFW Post 4469, in front of his post’s patriotic parade float. “Everybody I’ve been with has sacrificed a lot for this country. And today’s the day to kind of enjoy the fruits of that sacrifice.”
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) – The discussion around the closing of local schools has continued to be a concern among Raleigh County community members. Raleigh County School Board members said Cranberry-Prosperity Elementary School and Mabscott Elementary School will discontinue operations at the end of the 2026-27 school year. Many locals maintained that the decision is not […]
Fayette County, WV (WOAY) – After four years and $350,000 in lost money, the city of Oak Hill has successfully sold the former BB&T bank building on Main Street. The announcement was made at Oak Hill’s council meeting last night. The building had been purchased by an almost...
RALEIGH COUNTY, WV (WVNS) – Tamarack Marketplace is offering Thanksgiving TO GO again this year. According to a press release from the Beckley Raleigh County Chamber of Commerce, Tamarack Marketplace is offering classic Thanksgiving favorites with an Appalachian touch. The release included that Thanksgiving meals are ready to serve and feed approximately ten to 12 […]
MULLENS, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Students at Mullens Elementary and Middle School in Wyoming County will be dismissed early on Friday, November 13, 2026, due to a power outage. According to the Wyoming County Board of Education, the school will release students at 11 a.m. The school system also announced changes to bus transportation for the […]
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Raleigh County United for Prevention (RCUP) will host a bingo fundraiser Saturday, November 14, to raise money for local prevention programs benefiting youth and families. The event will take place at the Knights of Columbus Building in Beckley. Doors will open at 5 p.m., with bingo beginning at 6 p.m. Tickets […]
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The New River Gorge Regional Development Authority (NRGRDA) applauds Governor Patrick Morrisey’s announcement of a historic $40 million investment in industrial site readiness across West Virginia, calling the initiative a significant opportunity to strengthen economic development and attract new investment to Southern West Virginia. The investment includes $25 million in loans […]
