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You are invited to Bethel’s Spring Spectacular
RONCEVERTE W.Va. (WVDN) – You are invited to Bethel’s Spring Spectacular for an afternoon of fun, food, and fellowship with Zippy and all his friends. The event is April 21, Immediately following the 11 a.m. service. The church’s address is 650 Hokes Mill Rd. (Organ Cave) Ronceverte, WV 24970. The post You are invited to Bethel’s Spring Spectacular appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Man Shoots, Kills Cab Driver Moments After End Of Shift In Westchester: Here's His Sentence
A man will spend decades in prison for fatally shooting a cab driver in Westchester during a robbery right after the victim's work shift ended, officials announced. Covington, Virginia resident Percell Ross Blakely, age 54, was sentenced to 20 years to life in state prison for the Oc…
Lewisburg man killed after car accident in Summers County
PENCE SPRINGS, WV (WVNS) — A Lewisburg man was killed in a car accident in Summers County on Tuesday, April 16, 2024. According to a member of the Summers County Sheriff’s Office, on Tuesday, April 16, 2024 a call came in around 3:00 p.m. for a single-car accident on Routes 3 and 12 in the […]
Greenbrier County Schools Teacher Named 2024-25 County Teacher of the Year
GREENBRIER COUNTY W.Va. (WVDN) – Greenbrier County Schools recently announced that Emily Dunkle, a distinguished Agriculture teacher at Greenbrier East High School, has been awarded the prestigious title of 2024-25 GCS County Teacher of the Year. This accolade comes in recognition of Dunkle’s exceptional dedication to her students and her remarkable contributions to the field […] The post Greenbrier County Schools Teacher Named 2024-25 County Teacher of the Year appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
One person dead following crash in Summers County
PENCE SPRINGS, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A Greenbrier County man has died following a crash in Summers County. According to Summers County Sheriff Just Faris, a Lewisburg man died following a single-vehicle crash on Route 3/12 in the Pence Springs area of Summers County on Tuesday afternoon. The deceased has been identified as Estil Burns, 54, […]
Greenbrier County Courthouse News 4-16-24
Suits Glen Bliss v. One Way Towing, Inc. et als; Patricia Ann Jerkins v. Billy Hugh Jenkins. Divorces Terance Ray Nalley and Billie Jean Nalley; Jennifer Nicole Dorsey and Jeremy Paul Dorsey; Amanda Collene Hayles and Dwight Gene Hayles; Nathaniel Issac Tucker and Melanie Ann Tucker. Marriages Blake Colby Scarles to Katilynn Dixie Queen. Settlements […] The post Greenbrier County Courthouse News 4-16-24 appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Gear Up Southern West Virginia creates exciting plans for upcoming students
ATHENS, WV (WVNS) – Members of the GEAR UP Southern West Virginia Regional Advisory Council planned ways to help students graduate from high school. Partners represented at the meeting include Mercer, Monroe, Summers, Raleigh, Wyoming Counties, New River CTC, and Concord University. The new school year holds special challenges as GEAR UP SWV students will […]
The Courthouse Farmer’s Market returning to Lewisburg
LEWISBURG, WV (WVNS) — Growing season has returned to southern West Virginia and people in Lewisburg are prepared to welcome The Courthouse Farmer’s Market again in 2024. The annual farmer’s market opens Saturday, April 20, 2024, at the Robert C. Byrd Clinic parking lot on N. Jefferson Street. Organizers said on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, […]
Spring Storm Season is fully underway with a few chances of strong storms this week
Monday starts beautiful with sunshine and mild temps in the upper 50s. We’ll see temps warm steadily into the mid and upper 70s with a spot or two in the southwest pushing that 80 degree mark. As we build heat and humidity into the day, a stalled cold front sliding ever so slowly south will […]
WestRock’s Covington Mill Announces Position Changes
COVINGTON, VIRGINIA – April 17, 2024 – WestRock’s Alleghany Highlands Operations announces position changes that were announced internally the second half of December 2023 and the first half of January 2024. Thomas Burnette accepted the position of process control analyst. In this position, he is responsible for providing day-to-day support to DCS and PLC systems, […] The post WestRock’s Covington Mill Announces Position Changes appeared first on The Virginian Review.
Greenbrier East High School Engineering and Design Team Inventors Get Ready for MIT
GREENBRIER COUNTY W.Va. (WVDN) – The Greenbrier East Engineering and Design Team presented the public with two incredible inventions that will better the world we live in, today and tomorrow. Their mid-project review was unveiled at The Cecil Underwood Building at the State Fairgrounds. Although this was a midterm display, the teams wanted to show […] The post Greenbrier East High School Engineering and Design Team Inventors Get Ready for MIT appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
WVDN Greenbrier East Diamond Player of the Week: Lily Carola
FAIRLEA- It was extremely hard to even nominate players from the Greenbrier East Lady Spartans softball team with as many as six or seven deserving of the honor after the team averaged over 15 runs per game. However, after eventually narrowing it down to two, Lily Carola won the overall award as the West Virginia […] The post WVDN Greenbrier East Diamond Player of the Week: Lily Carola appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Echoes of the Past: The Cat in the Hat, Arson and Rainbow Case
1924– 100 Years Ago You Must Register To Vote Everyone must register in order to vote in the primary election The election machinery of the state will put in motion soon. The law provides that the registrars shall meet the first Monday in April, get their supplies from the county clerk and proceed with a […] The post Echoes of the Past: The Cat in the Hat, Arson and Rainbow Case appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Accident closes right lane of I-77 northbound near Camp Creek
MERCER COUNTY, WV (WVNS) — An accident closed the right lane of I-77 northbound between the Camp Creek and Ghent exits. According to West Virginia Turnpike, an accident occurred at mile marker 24 on I-77 northbound between the Camp Creek and Ghent exits, and the right lane is closed. West Virginia Turnpike stated that there […]
Greenbrier County man allegedly uses axe to attempt to enter victim’s home
GREENBRIER COUNTY W.Va. (WVDN) – According to the West Virginia Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, Jason Andrew Huffman, 29, of Greenbrier County, was arrested on April 10 following an incident. Prior to his arrest, Huffman allegedly went to the victim’s home and used an axe to attempt to gain entry into the home. Reportedly, after […] The post Greenbrier County man allegedly uses axe to attempt to enter victim’s home appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Carnegie Hall Calendar of Events: Latter April-May 2024
Lewisburg, WV (WVDN) – SATURDAY, APRIL 20: WVSO STATE TOUR – The West Virginia Symphony Orchestra (WVSO) is thrilled to hit the road with A Melding of Cultures: Spring Tour 2024 on Saturday, April 20, at 7 p.m. Free Admission, but must register. THURSDAY, MAY 2: CHRIS HADDOX – Second Stage Performance on Thursday, May […] The post Carnegie Hall Calendar of Events: Latter April-May 2024 appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Meet the Candidate: Paul Detch
“Since West Virginia’s three branches of government have come under Republican control and West Virginia became the Republican paradise, West Virginia’s population has lost 75,000 people. West Virginia is rated the most unhappy state in the Union, has the worst health, the worst infrastructure, the worst economy, ranks 50th in education attainment and 19% of […] The post Meet the Candidate: Paul Detch appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
One Month In: Summers County 911 Center Director’s Impact on Operations and Community Safety
SUMMERS COUNTY W.Va. (Hinton News) - They are the voices in the dark, the calm in the storm, the unseen heroes; they are 911 dispatchers. If you have ever experienced an emergency that required contacting emergency services, you have spoken to one of the individuals whose job it is to see that you get the help you need. At the Summers County 911 Center, upgrades and changes have abounded recently. New Office of Emergency Management/911 Director Loyd Lowry recently spoke about the changes and how they impact the dispatchers, emergency responders and the community. One of the recent changes is the...
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