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Firefighters battle large house fire in Beckley overnight
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Firefighters spent much of Wednesday night battling a residential structure fire on Fairlawn Avenue in Beckley. According to the City of Beckley Fire Department, crews responded to the fire at approximately 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, November 11. Upon arrival, firefighters encountered a well-involved structure fire. Due to the intensity of the flames […]
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Beckley celebrates the freedoms its veterans protect
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.”
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Leadership Beckley class learns how to talk to the news
Raleigh County, WV (WOAY) – Leadership Beckley spent Thursday afternoon on a skill most community leaders end up needing sooner or later: talking to the news. Leadership Beckley runs through the Beckley-Raleigh County Chamber of Commerce, bringing together leaders from local businesses, nonprofits and organizations across the region to learn about local issues and to build the relationships and skills they need to advance their organizations and careers.
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Beckley Art Center to host ‘The Gift of Art’ event
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) – While there is still a bit of time before Christmas, locals have a chance to get an early glimpse at Kris Kringle. The big man has been scheduled to make an early stop for the Beckley Art Center’s “The Gift of Art” celebration. The fun kicks off with an ornament making […]
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Demolition Slated For Thurmond Area Of New River Gorge Despite Protests
Construction and building removal work is scheduled to begin in late November in the Prince, Thurmond and Brookside areas of New River Gorge National Park and Preserve, despite resistance. The projects will receive approximately $36 million from the Great American Outdoors Act Legacy Restoration Fund, established under legislation signed into...
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How to prepare your home for winter
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — We all know cold weather is coming, but what can you do to make sure your home is ready to handle it? Between pipes bursting, power outages, and heavy ice, there are a ton of things to worry about once the temperatures drop. But there are also things you might not […]
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How to drive safely when black ice is on the roads
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — With the wet roads and temperatures dropping quick this week, black ice could be a real possibility. So here are a few things you can do to stay safe on the roads. Hunter Tolliver, a firefighter with Beckley Fire Department, said there are several easy things you can do to keep […]