Local news — October 2026

BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Raleigh County Parks and Recreation Authority has received a $2 million federal grant to support the second phase of the Clear Fork Rail Trail project. The funding, announced October 14…

Lootpress · 10:15 AM

Phase Two will add four miles to the trail and include three large bridges, expanding outdoor recreation opportunities for the community. The project has secured nearly $8.7 million in total grant funding from several…

WOAY · 9:24 AM

Boone County Schools, dealing with $3.5 million in deficits, are attempting to right size their budget. The post Closures and consolidations approved in Boone County: Van Elementary, Van Junior/Senior High, Whitesville…

WV MetroNews · 7:06 PM

The new outreach office will provide food boxes, frozen meats, household cleaning products, personal hygiene items, and other family resources. The center says transportation barriers can make it difficult for people in…

WOAY · 8:21 AM

Residents addressed Boone County education officials Thursday evening. The post Whitesville community pleads Boone County Board of Education not to close elementary school, “it’s magical” appeared first on WV MetroNews .

WV MetroNews · 8:21 PM