Coal City News

Summer doesn't signify the end of learning for all students. Three elementary schools in Raleigh County are participating in Energy Express, an award-winning summer reading, breakfast and lunch program that benefits more than 120 students - kindergarten through sixth grade.

People say they're ready to a return of the sunshine. BECKLEY- -- If you are sticking around for the weekend, you might be wearing a red, white or blue fleece.

Curby stopped by Energy Express. COAL CITY- -- Kids at Energy Express had a high tech visitor, Thursday.

Coal City -- The Raleigh County Sheriff's Deputies are investigating an early morning shooting.

Steven Browning came to the Beckley-Raleigh County Convention Center Wednesday in search of help in finding a new job.

Marshall and Rosario Ricketts, of Coal City, enjoy the view of the fountain Thursday during a rain storm at Jim Word Memorial Park in downtown Beckley.

The summer program provides several services to kids. BECKLEY- -- Three Raleigh County schools continue their summer service to children.

A Raleigh County man was in critical condition Wednesday after he lost control of his motorcycle on W.Va. 41 shortly before noon.

A Coal City man accused of killing his son, a Minden man accused of robbing a Beaver bank and a Beckley man charged with sexually abusing one of his children led the list of those indicted by a Raleigh County grand jury, the prosecutor's office said Thursday.

Officials with an organization dedicated to preparing pre-school children for kindergarten is now recruiting.

Since last October, there have been about 43 child deaths in West Virginia, based on the latest figures from the Department of Health and Human Services.

Sophia police officers are getting ready for their next shopping experience. SOPHIA- -- In Raleigh County, the police in one local town is looking to help out less fortunate kids.

Deputies in Raleigh County arrested a convicted felon Monday on wanton endangerment, gun charges and domestic battery.

Students at Independence Middle School have been collecting pop tabs. Story by Hillary Crowder Email Bio Other Stories by Hillary Crowder COAL CITY- -- For the past six months, students at a Raleigh County ...

A brush fire in Raleigh County caused quite a scare near a water plant Sunday night.

The day is held nationwide on Dr. Seuss' birthday. Story by Alicia Suka Email Other Stories by Alicia Suka COAL CITY- -- The nation celebrates a well-known children's author's birthday, Monday.

Police say items were taken from cars and storage buildings in the Coal City area.

A female driver lost control of her vehicle and hit an overpass Saturday in Raleigh County, State Police said.

One person is in the hospital after an ATV wreck in Raleigh County Saturday. Emergency dispatchers say two people were involved in the accident on Lynwinn Road in Coal City just after 3 p. m. HealthNet flew one ...

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