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Vehicle hits power pole in Cross Lanes, road closed
CROSS LANES, WV (WOWK) – A vehicle crash in Cross Lanes has closed a portion of Washington Street West. According to Kanawha County 911 dispatchers, the single-vehicle crash happened around 5:10 p.m. Monday when the vehicle hit a power pole in the 4600 block of Washington Street West. Dispatchers say no one was injured in […]
Beckley Common Council members say city manager controversy influenced recent election
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — On Tuesday, two members of Beckley Common Council lost bids for their Council seats, with voters replacing incumbent Tom Sopher in Ward One and Bob Canter in Ward Two. Two members of Beckley Common Council who cast opposing votes last year on whether or not to change the city’s form of […]
Bonnie’s Bus to offer mammograms in Chattaroy, Logan, Whitesville and Clendenin
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Bonnie’s Bus mobile mammography unit will visit Mingo, Logan, Boone and Kanawha counties offering three-dimensional (3D) digital screening mammograms and breast care education to women. A service of WVU Medicine-WVU Hospitals and the WVU Cancer Institute, Bonnie’s Bus will be at:
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 […]
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’s next mayor, Ryan Neal talks campaign victory, plans for the city
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – It was a whirlwind of emotions for many on Tuesday as results of the Primary Election rolled in, leading to a number of significant changes in leadership throughout state. The Raleigh County area specifically saw many shifts with regard to elected officials, including the voting in of multiple new members of […]
Montgomery: Hoping for an economic revival
Erika Martin sees signs of life in Montgomery, still reeling after the loss of WVU Tech in 2017. Montgomery: Hoping for an economic revival appeared first on Mountain State Spotlight, West Virginia's civic newsroom.
Weather Update: Heavy Bursts of Rain Will Trigger Spotty Flooding
WOAY-TV (Oak Hill, WV): Spokes of energy will rotate around low pressure and bring gully washers to the region. TODAY: Heavy rain with slow-moving showers will promote poor drainage flooding in the afternoon and evening. MODERATE FLOOD RISK: POOR DRAINAGE SPOTS AND SMALL STREAMS AT RISK. THURSDAY: Dry weather is...
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 […]
Marmet: A need for lowering prescription drug costs
Jack Miller is 65 and has diabetes. He'd like to see more focus on spending money to lower the cost of medications for seniors like him. Marmet: A need for lowering prescription drug costs appeared first on Mountain State Spotlight, West Virginia's civic newsroom.
Southern Appalachian Labor School offers free lunch to children this summer
Oak Hill, WV (WOAY)- The Southern Appalachian Labor School (SALS) will provide free meals to children this summer. The non-profit is sponsoring the federally funded summer food service program, which offers free lunches to children 18 and under from June 17 until August 2. Lunch will not be available on...
Temporary replacement for Kent Carper to be discussed during special commission meeting
KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. (WCHS) — A special meeting has been scheduled to discuss, among other things, a temporary replacement for Kanawha County Commissioner Kent Carper. The move comes after Carper, who had served on the commission for decades, abruptly stepped down from the position last week. The meeting is...
Cook's Nitro Market to close by the end of May
NITRO, W.Va. (WCHS) — A Kanawha County grocery store will shut its doors at the end of May. Management for Cook's Nitro Market announced the store has started a closing sale to empty shelves of inventory. Vanessa Cook's grocery store - located at 2501 First Avenue - will offer...
Natalie Tennant wins Democratic nomination for Kanawha County Commission
KANAWHA COUNTY, WV (WOWK) — Natalie Tennant has won the Democratic nomination for Kanawha County Commission, beating out now-former Commissioner Kent Carper. Carper has already said he will not take office even if re-nominated in Tuesday’s primary. Kent Carper resigned from office Friday, the same day the U.S. Attorney and a special state prosecutor decided not to file […]
Chesapeake: Doubting politicians’ promises to lower costs for people with disabilities
Shawn Ramsey is a full-time caregiver for his mother, and the two struggle to get by on disability benefits. Chesapeake: Doubting politicians’ promises to lower costs for people with disabilities appeared first on Mountain State Spotlight, West Virginia's civic newsroom.
Grand reopening scheduled for Chuck E. Cheese in Charleston
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — A grand reopening is scheduled for Kanawha County’s Chuck E. Cheese location. The family entertainment center at 2846 Mountaineer Boulevard in Charleston will host a reopening ceremony from 5-8 p.m. Friday after a remodeling project, according to a news release from the company. The...
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