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Dae Dream LLC opens in Beaver
BEAVER, WV (WVNS) — A new esthetician salon opened in one of the spaces above Kenzie’s Kakes and Coffee in Raleigh County! Dae Dream esthetician salon had its grand opening Tuesday afternoon in Beaver. The salon offers a variety of services from body waxing to facials. Owner and certified esthetician Daelyn Eleo said she is […]
Dunkin’ Donuts and Teriyaki Madness coming to MacArthur
MACARTHUR, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Two more businesses have been confirmed to be opening locations at the former MacArthur Skating Rink property. LOOTPRESS can confirm that a Dunkin’ Donuts and Teriyaki Madness will open in MacArthur alongside the new Mighty Shine Express Car Wash. The two businesses will be operated by Little General Stores. This will […]
Founder’s Day Boot Drive returns to give back to the community
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) – 59News will be celebrating Founder’s Day this Friday, June 14, 2024, with our annual boot drive. Founder’s Day is a birthday celebration for our parent company, Nexstar, where different stations will be doing community service work in their areas. Our boot drive tradition began back in 2016 when Southern West Virginia […]
Axmen win with a walk-off against River Turtles, while Doughboys drop one late
Tri-Cities, TN — A late-inning blunder would be deemed too much for the Doughboys, falling 6-5 to Bluefield. Doughboys leading 5-3 in the 7th in front of another packed house on the mound, Bryce McCain bringing the juice when he strikes out Michael Lucarelli looking. Top of the 8th Doughboys Kyler Procter goes into the […]
Fallen tree causes road closure in McDowell County
KIMBALL, WV (WVNS) — A road closure was reported in the Kimball area of McDowell County on Route 52 around 6:00 P.M. on Wednesday, June 5, 2024. According to McDowell County Dispatch, the weather caused a large tree to fall down off the mountain side, which knocked down several power lines in the area. The […]
Double-duty: Clear Fork’s two-way standout repeats as MOAC baseball Player of Year
BELLVILLE — Luke Schlosser hit it out of the park again. Clear Fork’s senior slugger and left-handed ace, Schlosser was selected the Mid-Ohio Athletic Conference Player of the Year for the second consecutive year. He is the first two-time winner of the award since Ontario’s Avery Fisher doubled...
Get fired up for the 4th Annual WV Coalfields Cookoff
WELCH, WV (WVNS)– Barbecue, bands, and beer- oh my! It’s time for the 4th Annual West Virginia Coalfields Cookoff. The festival will take place within the city of Welch from Friday, June 7, 2024 to Saturday, June 8, 2024. On Friday, festivities begin as early as 9 a.m. and last until 11:30 p.m., whereas Saturday’s […]
Mercer County Assistant Prosecuting Attorney to be appointed
PRINCETON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Mercer County Commission will assemble on Tuesday for a meeting at which a new Assistant Prosecuting Attorney for Mercer County will be appointed. Princeton native Brandon Austin will be taking on the role of Assistant Prosecuting Attorney after having practiced for nearly a decade. Along with the eight years committed […]
Annual Richlands Community Picnic scheduled
RICHLANDS W.Va. (WVDN) – The Annual Richlands Community Picnic will be at 6 p m. on Friday, June 21 in the Fellowship Hall of the Calvary United Methodist Church. The picnic is sponsored by the Richlands Ruritan Club assisted by the Richlands Country Crew and the Central Willing Workers 4-H Clubs. The picnic will be […] The post Annual Richlands Community Picnic scheduled appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Chronically ill teens have chance to attend prom at Nemours Hospital
WILMINGTON, Del. - Teen patients at Nemours Childrens Hospital were able to experience prom right inside the hospital Saturday night. Patient Roshawn Dixon stated, "For me, I suffer with sickle cell. I’ve been coming here for four or five years." Dixon is one of the patients on the Teen...
Glenwood Recreational Park sets their sights on fish reduction method to save their lake
PRINCETON, WV (WVNS) – One local lake could be on the brink of disaster. The National Resources Conservation Service is currently in the process of replacing the dam at Glenwood Recreational Park. This maintenance process will require the entire lake at Glenwood to be drained. Mercer County Commission President, Bill Archer, who is working with […]
Free fishing in West Virginia public waters June 8th & 9th
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - For anglers or people looking to get into fishing you don’t need a license to cast a line this weekend. June 8th and 9th is West Virginia’s annual free fishing weekend. People are encouraged to grab a poll and cast away in public waters...
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