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Southern West Virginia is a culturally and geographically distinct region in the U.S. state of West Virginia. Generally considered the heart of Appalachia, Southern West Virginia is known for its coal mining heritage and Southern affinity. The region is also closely identified with southwestern Virginia and southeastern Kentucky, with close proximity to northwestern North Carolina and East Tennessee.
Local News for West Virginia from The Register-Herald, Beckley
Mac?s Toy Fund campaign kicks off
Nov 19, 2008 11:08 pm
For those who haven?t already started ? on Black Friday, deemed the biggest shopping day of the year, most will begin holiday shopping in hopes of nabbing those must-have sale items on their holiday l...
Proposed police HQ site disputed
Nov 19, 2008 11:04 pm
Property owners and a lawyer who are outraged over a plan by the city of Lewisburg to transform a home into a new police station in a residential subdivision spoke out against the proposed project Tue...
Council denies Lewisburg?s application for grant, loan
Nov 19, 2008 10:38 pm
Lewisburg officials said Tuesday an application for a grant or low interest loan has been denied by the West Virginia Infrastructure and Jobs Development Council.
City to conduct fall leaf pickup
Nov 19, 2008 10:32 pm
Beckley will conduct its 2008 fall leaf pickup beginning Dec. 1.
Electricity rates going up, official says
Nov 19, 2008 10:30 pm
Appalachian Power President and COO Dana Waldo says the bad news is that like other utilities, electricity rates for consumers are going to go up.
Video shows alleged turkey abuse
Nov 19, 2008 10:16 pm
The largest animal rights organization in the world, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, has released to authorities what it says is documented evidence alleging workers at the internationall...
Salt shortage not affecting state roads
Nov 18, 2008 10:27 pm
State Division of Highway officials say there will not be a reduction in services this year due to shortages in road salt, but ?conservation practices? will be used to ensure there?s enough to keep th...
Winter still more than a month away
Nov 18, 2008 9:58 pm
Southern West Virginia residents endured a treacherous, miserable commute Tuesday morning after a pre-Thanksgiving snowstorm buried the region, and the roadways became a nightmarish skating rink ? eve...
Joint committee approves measure for electronic filing
Nov 18, 2008 9:56 pm
Space-age technology could be coming as a matter of law to West Virginia?s boards and agencies.
Raleigh business seeks expansion plan approval
Nov 18, 2008 9:55 pm
Tom Braley, operations manager for State Electric Supply on Ragland Road, says business is good.
Greg Norman's Southern Cross Developments Selects River Rim Ranch
Greg Norman’s Southern Cross Developments, proprietor of the exclusive “Norman Estates” real estate brand, is pleased to announce that River Rim Ranch in Teton Valley, Idaho will be the location for its newest project, the “Norman Ranch Estates. [Read More]
News for West Virginia from The Register-Herald, Beckley
Nov 18, 2008 9:45 pm
There?s no better way to offset cold, gray days than with a taste of foods that remind us of warm breezes, lots of sunshine and relaxing days on a beach somewhere in the Caribbean.
Nov 18, 2008 8:32 pm
There?s no better way to offset cold, gray days than with a taste of foods that remind us of warm breezes, lots of sunshine and relaxing days on a beach somewhere in the Caribbean.
Pajama drives aim to help children feel warm, safe
Nov 15, 2008 9:46 pm
Every child should be able to snuggle down in a warm pair of pajamas and feel safe and loved, the president of the West Virginia chapter of the Pajama Program believes.
Holiday shoppers asked to donate pajamas, books
Nov 15, 2008 9:43 pm
Crossroads Mall is joining all 39 centers owned/managed by Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust in helping the national nonprofit Pajama Program deliver warm sleepwear and nurturing books to tens...
WVU sends area pottery maker to China as visiting artist
Nov 15, 2008 9:16 pm
LOCKBRIDGE ? Born with clay in his blood, Summers County potter Jeff Diehl recently traveled far away from his home in the hills of West Virginia to Jingdezhen, China, and the Chinese Jingdezhen Ceram...
Just how much grace is really amazing?
Nov 14, 2008 10:11 pm
"Amazing grace, how sweet the sound, that saved a wretch like me.? Those lyrics are sung the world over to a hauntingly beautiful melody that stirs the heart.
Nov 11, 2008 11:01 pm
You don?t have to take a trip south of the board to enjoy some spicy Latino flavors.
Nov 8, 2008 9:12 pm
Diana McGraw opened a new business because she wanted to have some fun ? and she wants other people to do the same.
Go green with those red Christmas flowers
Nov 7, 2008 8:47 pm
OK, so you already know I?m a friend of animals, right? Well, I also hold plants in high regard as well.
Nov 6, 2008 9:45 pm
Humane Society of Raleigh County board member Jennifer Kiblinger wants to see more unwanted pets find forever homes.
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