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Raleigh County Commission to consider dissolving the city of Rhodell at upcoming meeting
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Raleigh County Commission has announced the planned agenda for its upcoming Regular Session, which is set to take place on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, at 10:00 AM. Among the docket of agenda items set to be discussed are the dissolution of the City of Rhodell, consideration of a new employee […]
Monroe County elects new Sheriff
MONROE COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Monroe County will have a new Sheriff in town. Voters in Monroe County went to the polls on Tuesday, May 14, and voted for many races, but one of the most watched was the Sheriff’s race. Republican Michael Heller defeated Republican Scott Miller. Heller received 1,726 votes, while Miller captured […]
Greenbrier County Courthouse News 5-16-24
Suits Lendmark Financial Services of West Virginia, Inc. v. Shawn Dolan. Divorces Leah Marie White and William Henry White; Linda Carol Cogar and Raymond Lee Cogar; Ashton Paige Middleton and Dillon Cain Middleton. Marriages None. Settlements None. Land Transfers David P. Acord to Charles Tabor and Jared Ramirez, .77 acres, Meadow Bluff District; Cornelia Begley […] The post Greenbrier County Courthouse News 5-16-24 appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Frank Priddy claims victory in race for Raleigh County Sheriff
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Primary Election was held on Tuesday, with the highly anticipated tallying of the final votes cast in Raleigh County providing long-awaited answers to the question of who would serve as sheriff for the upcoming term. Former Beckley PD investigator Frank Priddy was one of two candidates challenging incumbent Sheriff Jim […]
New Goodwill location set to open in Beckley
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — The Goodwill store on Appalachian Drive in Beckley is set to close on May 19, 2024, but the good news is that a larger Goodwill store opens June 6, 2024, in Beckley. The new store will be across from the Beckley Olive Garden restaurant. A peek inside the new location on […]
Raleigh County Parks and Recreation, National Coal Heritage announce public meeting for historical research project for Clear Fork Rail Trail
WHITESVILLE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Raleigh County Parks and Recreation and National Coal Heritage Area have announced that a public meeting will be held at the Salamy Memorial Center in Whitesville to discuss topics of historical significance to the Clear Fork Rail Trail. The address for the meeting is 38117 Coal River Road, Whitesville, WV […]
True and devout Aldersonians proclaimed
ALDERSON W.Va. (WVDN) – On Sunday, April 14, Mayor Travis Copenhaver declared four people “True and Devout Aldersonians” at a small reception in City Hall. They were Charles Marion Lobban Jr., Mark Thue Ballard, Howard Rodgers McVey, III and E.S. “Tod” Hanger Jr. All four shared the distinction of having served on the Alderson Town […] The post True and devout Aldersonians proclaimed appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
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...
Gear Up SWV extends application deadline for Camp Stem to May 19
Beckley, WV (WOAY)- Calling all 7th and 8th graders from Mercer, Monroe, Summers, Raleigh, and Wyoming counties. Gear Up Southern West Virginia still has spots left for their partnership with WVU Tech for their upcoming camp, and the registration deadline has been extended. Camp STEM is an immersive premier camp...
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.
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.
Ronceverte Food Truck festival returning for second year
RONCEVERTE, WV (WVNS) – A beloved, tasty event is returning to Ronceverte. The Food Truck Festival is taking a pit stop in the city this weekend. The Ronceverte Food Truck Festival will be held on Edgar Avenue. Multiple different trucks for taste pallets of all kinds will be open for business. Co-Chair of the Ronceverte […]
‘Mrs. Cochran can get a fair trial here in Raleigh County,’ judge says
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Representatives for both the state and defense convened in Raleigh County Circuit Court Monday morning for a pre-trial hearing as part of ongoing court procedures for Natalie Cochran. Cochran, who was previously convicted of fraud, has been at the epicenter of a highly publicized legal battle, having been accused of First-Degree […]
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.
Beckley City Council upcoming meeting to see board reappointments
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The City of Beckley Common Council has released the planned agenda for the council’s Regular Session meeting set to take place on Tuesday, May 28, 2024, at 6:30 pm. The full agenda for the Beckley City Council’s upcoming meeting as released by the City of Beckley can be seen below. 1. […]
Mercer County Schools thanks the community for passing the excess school levy
MERCER COUNTY, WV (WVNS) — The excess school levy in Mercer County was successfully passed after votes were tallied from the Primary Election on Tuesday, May 14, 2024. Members of Mercer County Schools thanked the people of Mercer County for helping support the educational system. The levy will go towards supporting extracurriculars like band, choir, […]
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