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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 […]
Monroe County’s JarHead Farms Raises Funds by Successfully Pitching Its Need to Grow and Combat Food Deserts
ALDERSON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – 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 […]
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.
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.
True and devout Aldersonians proclaimed
ALDERSON W.Va. (WVDN) – On Sunday, April 14, Mayor Travis Copenhaver declared four people “True and Devout Aldersonians” at a small reception in City Hall. They were Charles Marion Lobban Jr., Mark Thue Ballard, Howard Rodgers McVey, III and E.S. “Tod” Hanger Jr. All four shared the distinction of having served on the Alderson Town […] The post True and devout Aldersonians proclaimed appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Greenbrier East JROTC travels to Fort Gregg-Adams Virginia
LEWISBURG W.Va. (WVDN) – The Greenbrier East JROTC traveled to Fort Gregg-Adams Virginia on April 23. They arrived at 11 a.m. and were escorted to the Ordinance dining facility for lunch. An official joined them for lunch then escorted them on a tour of the many Military Occupation Specialties that conduct their schools at Fort […] The post Greenbrier East JROTC travels to Fort Gregg-Adams Virginia appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Local politicians encourage voters to support their representatives
LEWISBURG, WV (WVNS) – Going out and voting is part of every person’s civic duty. Every vote can swing the poll either way. Going out in your local community and voting for changes you wish to see is important. Voters can prioritize their own values and key issues.
History Made: Lady Spartans Clinch First Ever State Softball Tournament
FAIRLEA- The temperature was unseasonably cool, the rain was falling, and the cowbells were ringing, but not even one of those factors deterred the Greenbrier East Lady Spartans on Tuesday night, May 14 at Spartan Yards. East overcame a 5-2 deficit in the fifth inning and scored five runs in the sixth to cap arguably […] The post History Made: Lady Spartans Clinch First Ever State Softball Tournament appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
A Peek into Summers County’s Past: Doctor Camara
HINTON W.Va. (Hinton News) – Another notable doctor of the old Hinton Hospital is Doctor Prudenecio Beduya Camara, “Pru,” as most people in the Hinton area called him. He was from Manila, Philippines, and became one of the staff of the Hinton Hospital on June 28, 1963. Doctor Camara was a member of the Abdominal Surgeons Society. He had been the […] The post A Peek into Summers County’s Past: Doctor Camara appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
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.
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.
Results In: Mann, Saunders, Hellems, and Goins Triumph in Summers County Races
SUMMERS COUNTY W.Va. (Hinton News) - Summers County residents took to the polls on May 14 for the Primary Election. The results are in and here are the results for some of the most-watched races: In the race for Circuit Judge seat for Circuit 30 Division 1, Amy Mann emerged victorious with 34.9% of the vote. Charles Saunders secured victory in the Republican Primary for the Summers County Commission seat, garnering 53.9% of the vote. Jack Hellems clinched victory in the race for Summers Magistrate District 2, receiving 58.9% of the vote Lee Ann Goins secured a seat on the Hinton City Council, earning the trust and support of voters. The purposed Summers County School Levy failed by 59%. These results reflect the choices made by the voters of Summers County in the recent elections. The post Results In: Mann, Saunders, Hellems, and Goins Triumph in Summers County Races appeared first on The Hinton News.
Carnegie Hall hosts WV Music Hall of Fame “Career Day” for Greenbrier County high school students
LEWISBURG, W.Va. (WVDN) – The West Virginia Music Hall of Fame (WVMHoF) presented its Music Career Counseling Program in Carnegie Hall’s Hamilton Auditorium to Greenbrier County High School students on May 2. The pilot for this innovative program – a “career day” for the music business – was funded by a 2015 Challenge America grant. […] The post Carnegie Hall hosts WV Music Hall of Fame “Career Day” for Greenbrier County high school students appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Collaboration between WVSOM and Marshall University will allow medical students to earn dual D.O./MPH degree
LEWISBURG, W.Va. (WVDN) — Students at the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine (WVSOM) will soon have the opportunity to earn a Master of Public Health degree (MPH) while completing their osteopathic medical education. WVSOM has entered into a partnership with Marshall University that will allow the medical school’s students to supplement their Doctor of Osteopathic […] The post Collaboration between WVSOM and Marshall University will allow medical students to earn dual D.O./MPH degree appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Virginia Tech community mourns loss of Irving Peddrew III
BLACKSBURG, Va. (WDBJ) - The Virginia Tech community is mourning the loss of Irving Peddrew III, who died at the age of 88 on May 11. Peddrew was the first Black student admitted to not only Virginia Tech, but to any predominantly white four-year institution in the 11 states formerly part of the confederacy, according to Virginia Tech.
I’m Home: Featured Shelter Pets find forever homes with the Pet of the Week Forecast
GHENT, WV (WVNS) — Our StormTracker 59 Team has been featuring a shelter pet every weekday at 5am, 6am, and noon. We’ve partnered with the Greenbrier Humane Society and the Raleigh County Humane Society to bring viewers a pet in need of a loving home. From long term residents, misunderstood pets, and the cutest of […]
Lady Spartans, Cavaliers, and Mavericks Repped on All-Coalfield Conf. Teams
Greenbrier East, Greenbrier West, and James Monroe were all well represented on the All-Coalfield Conference softball teams that were announced early Tuesday morning, May 14. The Lady Spartans and Lady Cavaliers had a total of six players that were honored, and James Monroe placed four on the list. The full teams (just Class AAA and […] The post Lady Spartans, Cavaliers, and Mavericks Repped on All-Coalfield Conf. Teams appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
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