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Monroe County residents jailed after alleged drug shipping operation is uncovered
Two Monroe County residents are behind bars after agents found illegal drugs in packages being shipped by UPS out of Marietta on Monday afternoon. The packages, containing Psilocybin mushrooms and cash, were traced back to the residence of Adam and Sunessa Tollie, of Lewisville. Police say it became apparent through...
Upcoming Events at Alderson Artisans Gallery
ALDERSON W.Va. (WVDN) – The Alderson Artisans Gallery is pleased to announce the showing of recent paintings by Alderson Resident, Lauren Tilden. The opening will be held on May 25, during the Strawberry Festival, from 2 to 4 p.m. Light refreshments will be served. Lauren’s classic paintings will be available for viewing until July 26. […] The post Upcoming Events at Alderson Artisans Gallery appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Food distribution scheduled in WSS
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS W.Va. (WVDN) – The White Sulphur Springs Pentecostal Holiness Church will be distributing free food boxes on Saturday, May 11 beginning at 9 a.m. This is on a first-come, first-served basis and is drive-through only. Church members are going to serve as many as they can, and look forward to seeing you. To […] The post Food distribution scheduled in WSS appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Alderson Strawberry Festival promises fun for all ages
ALDERSON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Get ready to mark your calendars because the popular 2024 Alderson Strawberry Festival is just around the corner! Taking place on Saturday, May 25th from 10 AM to 4 PM, this year’s festival promises to be an event you won’t want to miss. Located on the Memorial Bridge in Alderson, this […]
Celebrating 150 Years of The Kentucky Derby While Fundraising for Ronceverte Mini Golf Course
GREENBRIER COUNTY W.Va. (WVDN) – A splendid evening was had by all at the recent Annual Derby Day Event. Attendees heard the phrase “Good, clean fun” a few times, and it couldn’t be more true. Gateway Industries, Inc., located in Ronceverte, does so much for their community as well as with and for our differently-abled citizens. So the time-honored tradition of Derby Days […] The post Celebrating 150 Years of The Kentucky Derby While Fundraising for Ronceverte Mini Golf Course appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Two people charged with grand larceny after video games and merchandise stolen
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, WV (WVNS) — Two male suspects, whose names have not been released, were arrested and now face multiple charges after a burglary in White Sulphur Springs. According to a release from the White Sulphur Springs Police Department, on Thursday, May 2, 2024, at 4 PM, officers...
Meadow Bridge High School celebrates 30th consecutive Jennings Randolph Award
FAYETTE COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – On Thursday, April 25, WV Secretary of State Mac Warner traveled to Fayette County to present Meadow Bridge High School (MBHS) with the Jennings Randolph Award for Civic Engagement. Jennings Randolph Award-winning schools are public and private West Virginia high schools that have a student-led effort to register to vote […]
A Peek into Summers County’s Past: The Fire Tower
If you are from Summers County, chances are you know about the “fire tower,” or have at least heard about it at one time or another over the years. It has become a landmark and geographical point of reference among the locals. If you say or hear someone say, “Up at the fire tower,” you know they are referring to the upper portion of Griffiths Creek, Keeneys Mountain, Clayton, Tempa or just that general vicinity. Before I delve into the history of it that was provided to me by Karen Wygle, a good friend of mine and fellow local historian, particularly of the Clayton area. Let me say that...
Lewisburg House and Garden Club held April meeting
LEWISBURG W.Va. (WVDN) – The April meeting of the Lewisburg House and Garden Club was held on April 24 in the activity room of the Old Stone Presbyterian Church with Carol Olson and Peggy Brown as the hostesses. President Marit Withrow presided. The meeting opened with the reading of the Garden Club Creed. Committee reports […] The post Lewisburg House and Garden Club held April meeting appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Mountain Lake Lodge to open Salt Pond Pub later this month
PEMBROKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Mountain Lake Lodge is getting ready for the return of the Salt Pond Pub May 24. They also have an event called “Brewridge”, happening May 18, from noon to 5 p.m. The lodge’s President and CEO, Heidi Stone, talks with 7@four about what’s new...
WVSOM Commencement Ceremony celebrates 190 new physicians
LEWISBURG, W.Va. (WVDN) – It was a day when the end of one journey marked the beginning of another. At the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine’s (WVSOM) 47th annual Commencement Ceremony, graduation caps soared and hoods were draped over grads’ shoulders as the school celebrated the conferral of medical degrees to 190 new physicians. The […] The post WVSOM Commencement Ceremony celebrates 190 new physicians appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Parking lot closure planned in Greenbrier County
LEWISBURG, WV (WVNS) — A parking lot in Lewisburg will be closed for construction work for water system upgrades. From 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 2, 2024, the parking lot beside the Greenbrier River Trail on Harper Road will be closed. The parking lot will be closed due to heavy truck equipment […]
Lewisburg Representatives attend West Virginia P.E.O. State Convention
MARTINSBURG W.Va. (WVDN) – The West Virginia State Chapter of P.E.O., a women’s philanthropic educational organization, held its annual convention on April 26 and 27 in Martinsburg. Hostess Chapters were S, Martinsburg, and W and AD, Morgantown. A total of 140 women attended the 61st convention, including state officers, past state presidents, delegates from the […] The post Lewisburg Representatives attend West Virginia P.E.O. State Convention appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Beckley Woman Pleads Guilty to Federal Theft Crime
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Jennifer Douglas, 48, of Beckley, pleaded guilty today to theft from federal programs. According to court documents and statements made in court, in 2018, Douglas was the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the Citizens Conservation Corp (CCC), a non-profit organization, when it obtained $111,221.09 from the United States Department of Interior […]
Patrick Morrisey and Vivek Ramaswamy Speak in Lewisburg
LEWISBURG W.Va. (WVDN) – On Friday evening, May 3, the Dutch Haus Restaurant at the Elks Club in Lewisburg hosted a “Patrick Morrisey for Governor” event. The night also featured a keynote speaker, national political figure and former presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy. Around 100 or so people showed for the free event including Morrisey’s wife […] The post Patrick Morrisey and Vivek Ramaswamy Speak in Lewisburg appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Propane leak closes gas station and restaurant in Raleigh County
GHENT, WV (WNVS) — A local gas station and restaurant had a gas scare Monday morning. At around 5:30 AM on Monday, May 6, 2024, James Dawson, manager of the Ghent Par Mar Store came into work and smelled propane. He said he assumed one of the tanks from outside the store was leaking. “I […]
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