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The LOOTPRESS Pet of the Week is Mabel!
WEST VIRGINIA (LOOTPRESS) – The LOOTPRESS Pet of the Week is Mabel! Mabel is an 8-week-old beagle who loves snuggles, pets, and long naps We would like to thank everyone who made submissions this week, and are excited to congratulate Mabel, the LOOTPRESS Pet of the Week in association with the Humane Society of Raleigh […]
Weather Update: Evening Shower, Then Much Cooler Trend
WOAY-TV (Oak Hill, WV): A front will spark a couple showers this evening and then a breezy northwest wind will draw in a much cooler airmass. SYNOPSIS: Expect one shower, perhaps a thunder rumble between 8-10 p.m. The west to northwest wind will pick up as a cold front pushes through. A few sprinkles are likely Friday morning, becoming occasional showers during the morning. The high temperature will only reach 60 degrees. The rain tapers off Friday evening, and then fog develops prior to daybreak on Saturday.
Lavista bouncing back after April 2 tornado
LAVISTA, W.Va. — When a tornado hit the small community of Lavista in Fayette County over a month ago, damages were extensive with many residents fearing there would be no hope for recovery. However, deputy chief of the Nuttall Fire Department, Rick Lewis told MetroNews that restoration efforts within...
Well-Renowned Local Golf Course Draws Racing Crowd
WOAY-TV (Oak Hill, WV): Hundreds of runners trampled through the Greenbrier Resort 5K, 10K and Half Marathon courses Saturday in what was NOT your standard foot race. Capstone Races didn’t just put on your traditional race with water and bananas afterwards. The goal–a unique customer experience that keeps runners coming back to the resort, year after year.
Beckley Goodwill makes Grand Opening announcement
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A Grand Opening event has been announced for the newest Beckley Goodwill location and is set to take place next month. The retail establishment is currently in the process of moving inventory from its current Appalachian Drive location to the former location of Party City at 4283 Robert C. Byrd Drive. […]
Fayette County Schools to hire two school safety officers
FAYETTEVILLE, WV (WVNS) — Keeping students safe is a priority around the nation and the state. In Fayette County, the board of education plans to follow the lead of school districts across the state by hiring two school safety officers. The officers will be retired law enforcement agents whom the school board will pay to […]
20th Annual Migration Celebration takes flight at Little Beaver State Park
BEAVER, WV (WVNS)– Guests had the chance to fly over to Little Beaver State Park on Saturday, May 11, 2024 for the Three Rivers Avian Center’s Migration celebration! The Migration Celebration is a family-friendly festival to celebrate West Virginia’s native wild birds and natural heritage. Festival-goers could enjoy bird and nature walks, displays, face painting, […]
Insurance Controversy: Fayette County resident wants answers
OAK HILL, WV (WVNS) – House maintenance is something almost everyone has to deal with. However, one Fayette County resident, Scott Perdue, claims that after home maintenance, their insurance company dropped them from their coverage without notice. It all started with the insurance provider, Nationwide, requesting that Perdue’s roof be either inspected, repaired, or replaced. […]
Soggy, Chilly Friday Gives Way to Beautiful Mother’s Day
WOAY-TV (Oak Hill, WV): A front will spark a couple showers this evening and then a breezy northwest wind will draw in a much cooler airmass. SYNOPSIS: Showers will end by 1 a.m. Friday as a cold front pushes through the region. A few sprinkles are likely Friday morning, becoming occasional showers during the morning. The high temperature will only reach 60 degrees. The rain tapers off Friday evening, and then fog develops prior to daybreak on Saturday.
Redemption Services hosts grand opening celebration in Beckley
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — A new clinical social work organization hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony in Beckley on Friday, May 10, 2024. Redemption Services on South Heber Street offers counseling and other services, according to the owners, and is one of several locations. The center hosts supervision for child visitation, along with mental health and marital […]
Order Of The Eastern Star WV Chapter hosts an Alzheimer’s candlelight walk
OAK HILL, WV (WVNS) – One of the most common diseases affecting Americans is Alzheimer’s Disease with more than 5 million Americans are living with the disease. This includes about 200,000 people under the age of 65. One group spent their Friday evening, May 10th, trying to spread awareness about the disease over in Oak […]
America is facing issues with technical education – how one local school is trying to help
GHENT, WV (WVNS) – America is facing a technical education problem. According to a 2021 study done by the Association for Career & Technical education, almost 60% of CTE administrators reported lower enrollment. This was followed by a recent study done by Education Next, where vocational studies in high school have declined since 1990. New […]
Tornado Damage continues to be cleaned up in Fayette County
LOOKOUT, WV (WVNS) – A tornado struck Fayette County in April of 2024. Storm clean-up has been in progress in the areas affected by the storm. In response to the damage, dumpsters were dispersed into the damaged areas for clean-up. People affected by the tornado were still in the process of recovering from the severe […]
Step into garden oasis this Mother’s Day at Casto’s Greenhouse
OAK HILL, WV (WOAY) – It’s almost Mother’s Day, so one local nursery is making sure Southern West Virginia moms feel the peace and love they deserve. What better way to spend the second weekend in May than with a trip from Wyoming County to walk around Casto’s Greenhouse with her mom, whom Leah Woods calls her best friend.
Boil Water Advisory issued for part of Fayette County
HILTON VILLAGE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A Boil Water Advisory has been issued for part of eastern Fayette County this morning. According to the Danese Public Service District (PSD), the advisory is currently in effect from Danese Elementary to U.S. Route 60. The communities of Corliss, Nallen, Russellville, Hilton Village, and Stonehouse Road, are also included […]
Not Your Typical Sports Bar
A beloved Summersville watering hole, Maloney’s Pub finds new life and reunites a West Virginia family. When Shawn Huffman debated taking over a local sports bar and grill in his hometown of Summersville, it wasn’t just an opportunity to save a beloved local hangout. It also helped reunite his family back in the Mountain State.
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