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Princeton City Council to discuss Citizens’ Participation Plan
PRINCETON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Princeton City Council members are set to convene Monday evening for a meeting which will see discussion of several agenda items, including consideration of a resolution adopting the Citizens’ Participation Plan. Set to take place at 6:30pm on Monday, May 20, 2024, the meeting will navigate an extensive agenda featuring items […]
NRG NP officials searching for owner of two dogs found by visitor
SANDSTONE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Officials with New River Gorge National Park & Preserve (NRGNPP) are attempting to locate the owner of two dogs found by a visitor. According to NRGNPP, a visitor saved two dogs off of the side of I-64 near the Grandview exit. Park officials say that the dogs are very sweet, house-trained, […]
Flooding in Southern West Virginia affects Bluewell Volunteer Fire Department
BLUEWELL, WV (WVNS) – Flooding has impacted portions of southern West Virginia. This includes in the city of Bluewell in Mercer County. Radar estimated rainfall shows that over 3 inches of rainfall fell over a 3 hour timeframe, starting around 6:30 PM and ending around 9 PM. 59News received photos of high flood waters in […]
Tyler Childers to Headline Inaugural “Whizzbangers Ball”
WhizzbangBAM! isn’t just an onomatopoeia. It happens to be the management and booking company behind Tyler Childers, along with a host of other important artist from the Kentucky, West Virginia, and greater Appalachian region. This also includes Arlo McKinley, John R. Miller, William Matheny, Joslyn & The Sweet Compression, Abby Hamilton, Jeremy Short, and Buffalo Wabs & The Price Hill Hustle among others.
Thousands of electric ranges recalled due to fire and burn hazards
GHENT, WV (WVNS) — More than 200,000 Frigidaire and Kenmore Smooth-top Freestanding Electric Ranges were recalled by Electrolux due to burn and fire hazards. According to the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission, around 203,000 electric ranges were recalled on May 16, 2024 for fire and burn hazards, but the ranges were also previously recalled […]
Great American Petting Zoo Farm returns to Mountain State on June 15
Oak Hill, WV (WOAY)—The Great American Petting Zoo Farm is returning to the mountain state this summer. The farm features pigs, alpacas, goats, sheep, pigs, llamas, and several other animals for guests to meet and learn about. The petting zoo will be open daily from noon to 7:00 pm...
HospiceCare Named a 2024 Hospice Honors Recipient
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (Hinton News) – HospiceCare has been named a 2024 Hospice CAHPS Honors Award recipient by HEALTHCAREfirst, a leading provider of revenue cycle management services, CAHPS and bereavement surveys and advanced analytics for hospice organizations. This prestigious annual review recognizes agencies that continuously provide a positive patient experience and high-quality care as measured by the patient […] The post HospiceCare Named a 2024 Hospice Honors Recipient appeared first on The Hinton News.
Kicking off soggy weekend…again; flash flooding remains a concern
Friday begins drier with some sunshine but clouds are on the increase. By mid-morning scattered showers return from west to east. Temps aren’t hurt much with the mid 70s for afternoon highs. Showers and an isolated t-storm is likely for the late afternoon and early evening. Turning to Friday evening, heavy rain and thunderstorm downpours […]
The LOOTPRESS Pet of the Week is Wrangler!
WEST VIRGINIA (LOOTPRESS) – The LOOTPRESS Pet of the Week is Wrangler! Wrangler is a 7-week- German Shepard/Aussie/Husky mix who loves her new family. Wrangler is a big fan of playing outside, hugs & kisses, and barking! Thanks to all who took time to submit this week, and congratulations to Wrangler, the LOOTPRESS Pet of […]
Temporary road closures in Summers County due to flood cleanup
SUMMERS COUNTY, WV (WVNS) — Parts of roads in Summers County will be closed for cleanup after flooding. According to a post on the Summers County WV 911 Center’s Facebook page, parts of Ballengee and James Street will be closed on Thursday, May 16, 2024. The roads will be temporarily closed while Hinton City Works […]
Food Lion Recognizes Long-term Associates for their Dedicated Service
Beckley W.Va. (WVDN) – Food Lion is proud to announce more than 350 associates are celebrating more than 30 years of service this year. Among them are two long-term associates from stores in the Bluefield/Beckley/Oak Hill, WV area. On April 18, associates were honored during an annual event where the retailer shares appreciation and gratitude […] The post Food Lion Recognizes Long-term Associates for their Dedicated Service appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Summers County teachers leading improvement of mathematics teaching and learning as part of statewide network
HINTON W.Va. (Hinton News) – Mathematics teachers from Summers County Comprehensive High School have collaborated over the past year to improve mathematics teaching and learning as part of the statewide “Mountaineer Mathematics Master Teachers” (M3T) network. As part of the network, the teachers from Summers County work as a M3T “local improvement team,” focused on a shared problem faced across their mathematics classrooms, testing a shared solution, and working with other educators across the state to think about the impact and next steps. “It has been wonderful to bring in people from the county to be part of this work with...
Making health decisions with limited means
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — Eating healthy might not be an issue for some, but for many people living in small communities, it can be a struggle. Some communities only have access to a local dollar store which often does not have fresh produce. Elizabeth Holley is a dietician at Raleigh General Hospital. She told 59News you can still make healthy choices when it comes to your diet – even at a local dollar store.
Raleigh County Parks & Rec to hold Clear Fork Rail Trail public meeting
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Raleigh County Parks & Recreation, along with the National Coal Heritage Area, have announced a public meeting with regard to topics of historical significance pertaining to the Clear Fork Rail Trail. Set to take place on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, the meeting will be held from 6:00pm to 7:00pm at the […]
Former FCI Beckley Correctional Officer Sentenced to Prison for Contraband Crime
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – 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, for providing contraband to an in inmate of a federal prison. According to court documents and statements made in court, between November 7, 2022, and February […]
Beckley Man Sentenced to Prison for Federal Gun Crime
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Eric I. Day, 53, of Beckley, was sentenced to five years 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 August 21, 2021, law enforcement officers responding to reports of […]
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