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Bridge named after fallen Fayette County forester Cody J. Mullens
PAX, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A bridge has officially been named in remembrance of fallen West Virginia forester Cody J. Mullens. The bridge is located at the Turnpike exit to Pax. Cody J. Mullens, a native of Mt. Hope, led a life marked by dedication and passion. As a forester and employee of the West Virginia […]
Beckley Goodwill grand opening postponed
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The grand opening for the newest Beckley Goodwill location originally scheduled for Thursday has reportedly been postponed due to a lack of power at the store. Initially set to take place on Thursday morning at 9:00am, the ribbon-cutting has been pushed back 24 hours, as there is currently no power at […]
Career Center Kiosk at Goodwill location in Beckley
BECKLEY (WVNS) – People are making their way to a newly relocated business in Beckley. Goodwill in Beckley has officially opened their doors. Many stopped by this brand-new store to see what they could find. Jamon Schmidt, Director of Marketing and Communications for Goodwill Industries of Kanawha Valley, said the business offers a Career Center […]
Service for former Raleigh County Commission President, Dave Tolliver
BECKLEY (WVNS) – A service was held for former Raleigh Commission President Dave Tolliver on Saturday, June 8th. Arrangements were made by Rose and Quesenberry Funeral Home in Beckley. Services were held at the Beckley-Raleigh County Convention Center, with officiating presented by Pastor George Wood. The family asked instead of flowers, to consider donating to […]
80th Anniversary of D-Day lands close to home in West Virginia
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) – June 6th, 2024 marked the 80th anniversary of D-Day, the allied invasion of Normandy, France. World War II veterans are becoming scarce and it is essential to keep their memory and legacy alive. Young men either volunteered or were drafted into war…leaving their families and lives to storm the beaches of Normandy. From the […]
Beckley Pride’s 5th Birthday Bash
BECKLEY (WVNS) – Pride month was being celebrated in Beckley on Saturday, June 8th. From food, booths, to music, residents stopped by to celebrate Pride Month in Southern West Virginia. ‘Beckley Pride’ was founded in 2019 and it is a non-profit organization. 59News stopped by a few vendors to see their wares and what brought […]
Parenting & Behavior Support Center to launch in Beckley
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Home Base Inc. will be launching a new Parenting & Behavior Support Center this month in the Raleigh County area. The center will seek to make a meaningful impact on the lives of families and children in Raleigh County and beyond. Home Base Inc. will embark on a journey toward the […]
Ribbon-cutting held for new Goodwill opening
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The opening of the newest Beckley Goodwill location has been the subject of much local excitement, culminating on Friday by way of a ribbon-cutting event with the Beckley-Raleigh County Chamber of Commerce. The ribbon-cutting and grand opening celebration was initially scheduled to be held alongside the opening of the retail establishment […]
Fayetteville’s First Fridays back for 2024
FAYETTEVILLE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Fayetteville’s First Fridays are back for 2024, a unique experience for locals and visitors alike. The second First Fridays event of the year will kick off this evening at 5 PM. Organized by the Fayetteville Merchants, this vibrant event will transform downtown Fayetteville into a bustling hub of activity on the […]
Fayette County Schools to host job fair Saturday and Monday
FAYETTEVILLE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Fayette County Schools (FCS) will host a job fair two days on Saturday and Monday for various positions within the county school system. According to FCS, they will be hosting a job fair on Saturday, June 8, from 9 AM-12 PM, and Monday, June 10, from 4 PM-6 PM. The job […]
Beckley City Manager Recruitment meeting announced for Thursday
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – This week’s meeting of the Beckley City Manager Recruitment Committee appears to be going ahead as scheduled, as the City of Beckley announced the planned meeting on Thursday morning. The past several meetings of the City Manager Recruitment Committee have seen cancellation just prior to their anticipated beginning times, with nearly […]
Fridays in the Park opens for the season
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — The summer music series “Fridays in the Park” is now back in swing in Jim Word Memorial Park, opening on Friday, June 7, 2024, with music, food, and fun for kids. Folks of all ages were out enjoying the sunshine and running into old friends at one of the most beloved […]
Vinyl Tracks on Prince Street in Beckley is now closed
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — An uptown business owner is saying good-bye to Beckley. Clint Blunt opened Vinyl Tracks, a classic record store on Prince Street, in March 2023 The store offered a Saturday farmer’s market and a space for events inside the store, which specialized in vinyl records, cassettes, eight-track tapes and eighties memorabilia, along […]
New Raleigh County Commission President to be elected at Special Session
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Members of the Beckley Raleigh County Commission will meet next week for a Special Session meeting at which the election of a new commission president will be discussed. The announcement of the special session follows news of the unfortunate passing of Raleigh County Commission President, Dave Tolliver. Members of the Raleigh […]
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