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Missing 18-year-old found safe
2+ day, 7+ hour ago (133+ words) Missing person: Bianca Lamone, 18 (DOB 9/27/2007). 51" 135 lbs, brown hair, blue eyes. Last seen Dec. 30 on School Street in Morgantown. RALEIGH COUNTY, W.Va . (WVVA) - UPDATE: Bianca Lamone has been located and is safe, according to the Monongalia County Sheriffs Office. The Raleigh…...
Raleigh County Sheriff’s Office welcomes first female K‑9 officer, Cpl. Schack, and explosive‑detection dog Storm
4+ week, 2+ day ago (420+ words) RALEIGH COUNTY, W.Va. (WVVA) - The Raleigh County Sheriff's Office has a new K9 team. Sheriff Frank Priddy and Chief Deputy Frankie Shelton introduced Corporal C. Schack and her partner Storm, a ... RALEIGH COUNTY, W.Va. (WVVA) - The Raleigh County Sheriff's Office has a…...
Raleigh County’s new child nutrition page makes menus, applications and payments easier
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (187+ words) RALEIGH COUNTY, W.Va. (WVVA) - Raleigh County Schools has launched a new online Child Nutrition site to make meal information, applications and payment options easier to find for families across the district. The site is live here. What's on the site…...
Raleigh County pairs student voice with evidence to boost ninth-grade success
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (222+ words) BECKELEY, W.Va. (WVVA) - Raleigh County Schools, along with GEAR UP Southern West Virginia and the Vela Institute, is using a research-driven approach to improve students" transition from middle school to high school. The initiative applies Vela"s Evidence-Based Problem Solving…...
Boil Water advisory announced for parts of Raleigh County
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (210+ words) RALEIGH COUNTY, W.Va. (WVVA) - A boil water notice was issued on 11/24/2025 due to a possible contamination to the local system, the Raleigh County Public Service District announced. The advisory affects customers from the intersection of Airport Road and Scott Ridge…...
“You are not alone” outreach event being held in Raleigh County to help those struggling with substance abuse and more
2+ mon, 2+ day ago (217+ words) If you or someone you know is struggling with substance abuse, mental health, homelessness or other challenges, this outreach event will give you important resources and help. RALEIGH COUNTY, W.Va . (WVVA) - If you or someone you know is struggling with…...
Charges against former Raleigh County prosecuting attorney dismissed
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (190+ words) BECKLEY, W.Va. (WVVA) - Several charges against former Raleigh County prosecuting attorney Benjamin Hatfield have been dismissed in magistrate court. Magistrate court records show the charges, related to alleged violations of protective orders from 2024 and earlier this year, were dismissed in…...
Raleigh County passes new ordinance to restrict panhandling
2+ mon, 4+ week ago (232+ words) RALEIGH COUNTY, W.Va. (WVVA) - Raleigh County passed a new ordinance October 7, banning panhandling without a permit. Duckworth explained that they see an influx of panhandlers on street corners, especially in Beckley, and some residents feel pressure to hand over money....
Former Raleigh Co. prosecuting attorney facing felony charge
4+ mon, 5+ day ago (235+ words) BECKLEY, W.Va. (WVVA) - Former Raleigh County Prosecuting Attorney Benjamin Hatfield is facing a felony charge of intimidation and retaliation of a witness in connection with an April 17 incident. Hatfield, 40, is already facing two misdemeanor charges related to alleged violations of…...
Raleigh County taking applications for opioid settlement funding
4+ mon, 4+ week ago (104+ words) Opioid settlement money is now available in Raleigh County for organizations or agencies involved in efforts to combat the opioid crisis. BECKLEY, W.Va. (WVVA) - Opioid settlement money is now available in Raleigh County for organizations or agencies involved in efforts…...