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State Park Aerial Tram Replacement Nearing Completion
Replacing the aerial trams at one of two West Virginia State parks moved a little closer to the finish line with an announcement on Monday. Scheduled for replacement after more than 50 years in service, a new state of the art aerial tram at Pipestem State Park is ready to re-open this fall. The $12.4 million tram replacement will transport Pipestem guests down the same, iconic 3,400-foot path into the Bluestone Gorge.
Coal City Road in Raleigh County closed due to fallen tree
RALEIGH COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A large tree has shut down Coal City Road in Raleigh County. According to an eyewitness on the scene, a large tree has fallen across Coal City Road near Affinity Park. A fire truck was seen heading to the scene. No timeline has been given on when the road will […]
Results In: Mann, Saunders, Hellems, and Goins Triumph in Summers County Races
SUMMERS COUNTY W.Va. (Hinton News) - Summers County residents took to the polls on May 14 for the Primary Election. The results are in and here are the results for some of the most-watched races: In the race for Circuit Judge seat for Circuit 30 Division 1, Amy Mann emerged victorious with 34.9% of the vote. Charles Saunders secured victory in the Republican Primary for the Summers County Commission seat, garnering 53.9% of the vote. Jack Hellems clinched victory in the race for Summers Magistrate District 2, receiving 58.9% of the vote Lee Ann Goins secured a seat on the Hinton City Council, earning the trust and support of voters. The purposed Summers County School Levy failed by 59%. These results reflect the choices made by the voters of Summers County in the recent elections. The post Results In: Mann, Saunders, Hellems, and Goins Triumph in Summers County Races appeared first on The Hinton News.
Violence is traumatizing Haitian kids. Now the country’s breaking a taboo on mental health services
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — Students often throw up or wet themselves when gunfire erupts outside their school in northern Port-au-Prince. When they do, school director Roseline Ceragui Louis finds there’s only one way to try to calm the children and keep them safe: getting them to lie on the classroom floor while she sings softly.
Raleigh County Judge to retire in coming weeks
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – It was announced on Thursday that Raleigh County Circuit Judge, Robert Burnside will be retiring from his role at the end of the month. The retirement of the longtime judge has been anticipated, as it was confirmed that he would not seek re-election. Prosecuting Attorney for Raleigh County, Ben Hatfield confirmed […]
Paranormal convention haunts its way to Beckley
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS)– People from near and far all came together on Saturday, May 11, 2024 to celebrate all things strange, spooky and spectacular! The annual convention was announced by the Appalachian Paranormal Arts and Culture Collective. Lovers of the supernatural all gathered at the Raleigh Playhouse and Theatre in Beckley for a chance to […]
Rhododendron Festival kicks off with Coffee, Tea, Sweet Treats, and Emergency Preparedness Fair
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The first of several community events planned as part of Beckley’s annual Rhododendron Festival was held over the weekend, as the city’s Coffee, Tea, Sweet Treats, and Emergency Preparedness Fair made its way downtown. The event, held on Saturday, featured live music, kids activities, and of course, the titular coffee, tea, […]
Oak Hill: Supporting levies as a civic responsibility
Veteran Larry Hamlin thinks its the responsibility of Fayette County citizens to fund its fire departments, law enforcement and libraries. Oak Hill: Supporting levies as a civic responsibility appeared first on Mountain State Spotlight, West Virginia's civic newsroom.
Food Giveaway scheduled in Bluefield for May 14
Bluefield, WV (WOAY)- Mercer County will host a free food giveaway on Tuesday, May 14th. The event will be at the west end of the Mitchell Stadium parking lot in Bluefield from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. while supplies last. Non-profit organization Connections to Connection and the Mountaineer Food Bank...
All Raleigh County students to receive free lunch and breakfast during 2024-25 school year
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — Students in Raleigh County will not have to pay for breakfast or lunch next school year thanks to a nationwide program. According to a post from the Raleigh County Schools Facebook page, all schools throughout the county will be participating in the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) program. Raleigh County Schools has […]
Nationwide McCraw Gathering to Be Held in West Virginia
The United States McCraw Family Association will be holding it’s nationwide reunion in Beckley, WV, on June 21-23, 2024. This event only happens every two years and was last held in Fairhope, Alabama, in 2022. This is the first time that West Virginia will be hosting the event. Established in 1980, the United States McCraw […]
The LOOTPRESS Pet of the Week is Mabel!
WEST VIRGINIA (LOOTPRESS) – The LOOTPRESS Pet of the Week is Mabel! Mabel is an 8-week-old beagle who loves snuggles, pets, and long naps We would like to thank everyone who made submissions this week, and are excited to congratulate Mabel, the LOOTPRESS Pet of the Week in association with the Humane Society of Raleigh […]
Woman charged after threatening woman with a gun
WYOMING COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A woman faces charges after threatening a woman with a gun and refusing police commands. WV State Troopers say a female victim dropped off her son at a residence when the neighbor, Betty Jackson, threatened to shoot her. The victim said she could see Betty had a long gun pointed […]
Motorcycle business celebrates Mother’s day
BLUEFIELD, W.Va. (WVVA) - Sunday was Mother’s Day, were families all over got to celebrate the day with their families. Some local businesses in our area however, got in on the action as well. One of those businesses was the Cole Harley Davidson in Bluefield, West Virginia. The motorcycle...
Old Bluestone Road historical marker dedication to take place at Wildwood House
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — A state historical marker ceremony will be held at Wildwood House in Beckley on Saturday, May 18, 2024. The dedication of the marker, commemorating Old Bluestone Road, will take place in tandem with annual Founder’s Day observances. Old Bluestone Road was the “main road” in the area prior to 1848. The […]
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