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Sobriety Checkpoint Scheduled in Charmco
CHARMCO W.Va. (WVDN) – The West Virginia State Police will be conducting a sobriety checkpoint on U.S. Route 60 (Midland Trail W) in Charmco (Greenbrier County) at the intersection with WV Route 20 (Coalfield Trl) on Thursday, May 23, into May 24, The checkpoint will be in operation between 8 p.m. and 2 a.m. The […] The post Sobriety Checkpoint Scheduled in Charmco appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Chasing History: Five Seniors Lead Lady Spartan Softball to New Heights
FAIRLEA- The Greenbrier East Lady Spartans are gearing up for their first ever state tournament appearance on Wednesday, May 22 when they face the University Lady Hawks in Charleston. East has enjoyed a magical season and a literal once-in-a-lifetime—at least so far—year on the diamond. The Spartans feature five seniors that are being hailed as […] The post Chasing History: Five Seniors Lead Lady Spartan Softball to New Heights appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Young voters pile into the polls
LEWISBURG, WV (WVNS) – Young voters are an essential turning point for politics. In West Virginia, it appears the opened polls are bringing out those looking to make a difference. In Greenbrier County many young voters can be seen entering to place their ballots. Elections are valuable for young people to voice their opinions. Cody […]
Walmart pharmacies nationwide providing free health screenings on May 18 for Walmart Wellness Day
Oak Hill, WV (WOAY)—This weekend, Walmart pharmacies nationwide will offer free health screenings as part of ‘Walmart Wellness Day.’. You can get free health screenings for glucose, cholesterol, BMI, and blood pressure. Select stores will also offer vision screenings. Immunizations for COVID-19, shingles, tetanus, and others will also...
Echoes of the Past: Math Whizzes Recognized
1924– 100 Years Ago United Methodism A new chapter in the history of American Methodism was begun last week when a report of the unification of the Methodist Episcopal Church with the Methodist Episcopal Church South was ratified by 842 votes to 13 in the general conference of the former body at Springfield, MA. “Eighty […] The post Echoes of the Past: Math Whizzes Recognized appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Greenbrier East JROTC travels to Fort Gregg-Adams Virginia
LEWISBURG W.Va. (WVDN) – The Greenbrier East JROTC traveled to Fort Gregg-Adams Virginia on April 23. They arrived at 11 a.m. and were escorted to the Ordinance dining facility for lunch. An official joined them for lunch then escorted them on a tour of the many Military Occupation Specialties that conduct their schools at Fort […] The post Greenbrier East JROTC travels to Fort Gregg-Adams Virginia appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Greenbrier Chapter of Read Aloud WV Distributes Books to Local Students
RAINELLE AND ALDERSON W.Va. (WVDN) – The Greenbrier Chapter of Read Aloud WV distributed books to the children at Rainelle Elementary School (19 April) and Alderson Elementary School (24 April). Both events were made possible by a grant from the Hollowell Dawkins Foundation. The children were very excited to get books. Their eyes lit up […] The post Greenbrier Chapter of Read Aloud WV Distributes Books to Local Students appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Slab Fork couple can’t wait to move into new home
SLAB FORK, WV (WOAY) – It’s been a rough few years for a Slab Fork couple. But thanks to the Beckley Area Foundation, Southern Appalachian Labor School and Jimmy Treadway, the Packs hope to soon move into their new home. “We were doing great ’til we had nothing...
Charleston: Watching politicians treat trans people as ‘subhuman’
Ryan Alexander, a trans man from White Sulphur Springs, said campaign rhetoric is dangerous Charleston: Watching politicians treat trans people as ‘subhuman’ appeared first on Mountain State Spotlight, West Virginia's civic newsroom.
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 […]
Monroe County’s JarHead Farms Raises Funds by Successfully Pitching Its Need to Grow and Combat Food Deserts
ALDERSON W.Va. (Hinton News) – Natasha Zoe of Jarhead Farms in Monroe County is on to something special – she is managing a profitable farm and delivering fresh fruits to people who live in food deserts. Her business pitch is being heard and winning awards. In the past two months, Zoe has excelled in two pitch competitions and earned a “Try This WV” mini-grant award to secure much-needed equipment to get her fresh farm fruits to customers more quickly and efficiently. JarHead Farms placed first in the Pitch Southern West Virginia Business Idea competition by expert judges and was also the audience’s...
The Friends of the Summers County Public Library announce winners of Mother’s Day baskets
HINTON W.Va. (Hinton News) - The Friends of the Library would like to officially announce the winners of the raffle for Mother’s Day baskets. The money raised from the raffles will buy equipment for displays (like for the art show) in the library. Basket #1 – Quilt & Pillow – Margie Woodrum; Basket #2 – Spa Basket – Judy Orphey; Basket #3 - Gardening Basket with Plan – Ron Lilly; Basket #4 – Phyllis Whitley Book Basket – Phyllis Parker; Basket #5 – Chocolate and Roses – Regina Gwinn; Basket #6 – Movie & Popcorn Basket – Maura Lindbergh; Basket #7 – Ice Cream Cooler full of Treats – Sherry Gwinn; Basket #8 – Reading Center Basket – Phillip Groves; Basket #9 – Girl Scout Cookie Basket – Judy Hangar; Basket #10 – Flower Basket and Tote – Cathy Keppler. The post The Friends of the Summers County Public Library announce winners of Mother’s Day baskets appeared first on The Hinton News.
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 […]
Carnegie Hall hosts WV Music Hall of Fame “Career Day” for Greenbrier County high school students
LEWISBURG, W.Va. (WVDN) – The West Virginia Music Hall of Fame (WVMHoF) presented its Music Career Counseling Program in Carnegie Hall’s Hamilton Auditorium to Greenbrier County High School students on May 2. The pilot for this innovative program – a “career day” for the music business – was funded by a 2015 Challenge America grant. […] The post Carnegie Hall hosts WV Music Hall of Fame “Career Day” for Greenbrier County high school students appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
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...
Former correctional officer sentenced to prison for contraband crime
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — A man was sentenced to one year and six months in prison, to be followed by three years of supervised release, for providing contraband to an inmate of a federal prison. According to court documents, Cody Adam Bays, 32, of Beaver was a correctional officer at Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) Beckley. Between […]
Florida man sentenced for attempt to commit a felony in Fayette County
FAYETTE COUNTY, WV (WVNS) — A Florida man was sentenced to prison for attempt to commit a felony offense in Fayette County. 34-year-old Jarrelle A. Pierre, of Palm Beach, Florida, was sentenced on May 6, 2024, to one to three years in prison for attempt to commit a felony offense. Pierre pleaded guilty on March […]
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