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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 […]
Eddie ‘Gutter’ Morgan sentenced to prison after attempted murder with firearm
FAYETTEVILLE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A Fayette County man has been sentenced and faces up to 28 years in prison as the result of an altercation involving a firearm. According to the Fayette County Prosecutor’s Office, on November 18, 2022, a shooting occurred in the Scarbro area of Fayette County prompting a response from members of […]
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.
State Track & Field Meet a Success for Lady Spartans
CHARLESTON- The Greenbrier East Lady Spartans performed exceptionally well at the 2024 WVSSAC State Track & Field Championship. The Lady Spartans scored a team total of 19 points. To put this in greater perspective, East had only scored a total of eight points combined since 2017. The Lady Spartans had four athletes earn All-State Honors: […] The post State Track & Field Meet a Success for Lady Spartans appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
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 […]
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.
Alderson Women’s Club recognizes bus drivers
ALDERSON W.Va. (WVDN) – The Alderson Women’s Club recognized the bus drivers for Alderson Elementary School at their May meeting. President Betty Thomas presented each driver with a gift card and read letters of appreciation from some of the students who ride their buses. Afterward, a delicious meal prepared by the members was enjoyed by all. The post Alderson Women’s Club recognizes bus drivers appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Greenbrier County Election results sees new faces and returning favorites
GREENBRIER COUNTY W.Va. (WVDN) – Greenbrier County residents turned out to vote in the Primary Election on May 14. With the results of those votes now available, there is some changing of the guard, as well as some returning faces. Here are the results of a few of the most watched county races: In a […] The post Greenbrier County Election results sees new faces and returning favorites appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Jonathan McMillion Named to SNHU Dean’s List
MANCHESTER, NH (WVDN) – Jonathan McMillion of Alderson (24910) has been named to Southern New Hampshire University‘s Winter 2024 Dean’s List. The winter terms run from January to May. Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.500 to 3.699 for the reporting term are named to the Dean’s List. Full-time status is […] The post Jonathan McMillion Named to SNHU Dean’s List 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...
Residents discuss new meat processing plant after White Sulphur Springs Council meeting
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS W.Va. (WVDN) – After the White Sulphur Springs Council meeting on Monday, May 13, WVDN was available to meet with attendees interested in voicing their thoughts on the recently announced meat processing plant. Only two people, besides the Mountain Steer Meat Company owners, wished to be recorded; M.J. Oreff and Jessie Whited. […] The post Residents discuss new meat processing plant after White Sulphur Springs Council meeting appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
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.
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...
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 […]
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.
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