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State Police to conduct Sobriety Checkpoint in Raleigh County
RALEIGH COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The West Virginia State Police will conduct a Sobriety Checkpoint on Friday, May 24, 2024. The checkpoint will be located along US Rt. 19, about .1 mile south of the intersection with Airport Road in the Beaver area of Raleigh County. It will be operational from 8:00 pm to 2:00 […]
Local kids expand learning in outdoor classroom
DANIELS, WV (WVNS) – Local Raleigh County 4th graders are becoming one with nature and picking up some new skills. The WVU Extension Office has partnered up with Raleigh County 4H to create an outdoor classroom. In this class, the kids had the opportunity to go through six different stations that had six different activities. […]
Mountaineer Food Bank Distribution schedule 5/22-5/24
WEST VIRGINIA (LOOTPRESS) – Mountaineer Food Bank has announced the planned distribution schedule for its Mobile Pantry for the period of 5/22 – 5/24. Mountaineer Food Bank’s Mobile Pantry distribution for the week will begin in Raleigh County at Linda K. Epling Stadium on Wednesday, the 22nd and will conclude with a stop in Hancock […]
Thousands of electric ranges recalled due to fire and burn hazards
GHENT, WV (WVNS) — More than 200,000 Frigidaire and Kenmore Smooth-top Freestanding Electric Ranges were recalled by Electrolux due to burn and fire hazards. According to the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission, around 203,000 electric ranges were recalled on May 16, 2024 for fire and burn hazards, but the ranges were also previously recalled […]
Woman charged with murder after body found in McDowell County
BIG SANDY, WV (WVNS) — A 60-year-old woman was arrested and charged with murder after a body was found in McDowell County. According to a press release from the McDowell County Sheriff’s Office, deputies received a report of a man’s dead body in the Big Sandy area of McDowell County at 6 PM on Monday, […]
Evening bus changes announced for Mercer County for Monday, May 20
MERCER COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Parents and students of Oakvale, PikeView Middle, and PikeView High should be aware of important changes to the afternoon bus schedules. These changes are for the afternoon of Monday, May 20th. Bus 664 will not be running this afternoon. Students who normally ride this bus and live in Kellysville and […]
Several local businesses cleaning up after concentrated flooding in Bluewell
BLUEWELL, WV (WVNS) — After a night of heavy rains, local businesses in Bluewell, West Virginia began taking stock of the damage done to their shops. A few of the things you’ll notice heading into Bluewell are standing water on 52 and a bright orange High Water sign. From there it will be large puddles […]
The LOOTPRESS Pet of the Week is Wrangler!
WEST VIRGINIA (LOOTPRESS) – The LOOTPRESS Pet of the Week is Wrangler! Wrangler is a 7-week- German Shepard/Aussie/Husky mix who loves her new family. Wrangler is a big fan of playing outside, hugs & kisses, and barking! Thanks to all who took time to submit this week, and congratulations to Wrangler, the LOOTPRESS Pet of […]
Food Lion Recognizes Long-term Associates for their Dedicated Service
Beckley W.Va. (WVDN) – Food Lion is proud to announce more than 350 associates are celebrating more than 30 years of service this year. Among them are two long-term associates from stores in the Bluefield/Beckley/Oak Hill, WV area. On April 18, associates were honored during an annual event where the retailer shares appreciation and gratitude […] The post Food Lion Recognizes Long-term Associates for their Dedicated Service appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Raleigh County Parks & Rec to hold Clear Fork Rail Trail public meeting
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Raleigh County Parks & Recreation, along with the National Coal Heritage Area, have announced a public meeting with regard to topics of historical significance pertaining to the Clear Fork Rail Trail. Set to take place on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, the meeting will be held from 6:00pm to 7:00pm at the […]
Water rescues performed during flooding in Bluewell
BLUEWELL, WV (WVNS) — The town of Bluewell in Mercer County experienced flash flooding Saturday night and several people needed to be evacuated. The Princeton Rescue Squad quickly mobilized it’s Water Rescue Team in order to ferry the stranded families out of their apartment complex. Around ten families had to be rescued from the swiftly […]
Former W.Va. correctional officer sentenced for providing contraband to federal inmate
BECKLEY, W.Va. (WCHS) — A former correctional officer is facing a prison sentence for providing an inmate with controlled substances at federal prison in Raleigh County. Cody Adam Bays, 32, of Beaver, was sentenced to one year and six months in prison to be followed by three years of supervised release Thursday for providing contraband to an inmate at FCI Beckley, according to a news release from the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of West Virginia.
“Turn around, don’t drown” rings true for areas of southern West Virginia
PRINCETON, WV (WVNS) — The National Weather Service saying goes, “Turn around, don’t drown.” When flash flooding and high water occur it’s a very good saying to follow. With areas of Mercer County and Summers County experiencing high waters Saturday evening, the saying became a way to keep citizens safe in real time. Eric Six, […]
Princeton City Council to discuss Citizens’ Participation Plan
PRINCETON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Princeton City Council members are set to convene Monday evening for a meeting which will see discussion of several agenda items, including consideration of a resolution adopting the Citizens’ Participation Plan. Set to take place at 6:30pm on Monday, May 20, 2024, the meeting will navigate an extensive agenda featuring items […]
State budget includes money to study tapping into natural gas pipeline in Tazewell and Russell counties
Local officials have been working for years to bring broader access to natural gas to their communities. The post State budget includes money to study tapping into natural gas pipeline in Tazewell and Russell counties appeared first on Cardinal News.
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