Stanaford News

The new downtown location for a popular flea market and auction was being credited with possible record-setting crowds.

Thumbs up ... to Raleigh General Hospital, partnered with Pasquale Mira's Italian Restaurant, for winning first place in the United Way of Southern West Virginia's Celebrity Night fundraiser.

The state Department of Education has named seven West Virginia schools as Schools of Excellence for the upcoming school year.

Three southern West Virginia schools were named Schools of Excellence for the 2008-09 school year Tuesday.

Posted Wednesday, May 21, 2008 ; 06:05 PM Updated Wednesday, May 21, 2008 ; 04:30 PM The shooting happened Monday night.

Dreama Bell, principal at Stanaford Elementary School, says it's a great feeling to know that others appreciate the hard work you do each day.

For 90 years, New Era Baptist Church has been a spiritual home for its 16 tightly knit members.

Posted Wednesday, May 14, 2008 ; 10:08 PM Updated Wednesday, May 14, 2008 ; 11:45 PM New Era Baptist Church the victim of possible hate crime. via WVNS-TV

Thumbs up ... to Bob Huggins, who guided West Virginia to a 26-11 record in his first season, for being selected by state sports writers as College Coach of the Year for 2007-08. Thumbs up ... to Nancy ... via Register-herald.com

Thumbs up ... to Patricia Spangler, whose recently released book, "The Hawks Nest Tunnel," explores the tunnel's construction in the 1930s that culminated in the diversion of water from the New River through ... via Register-herald.com

“Teachers are important, but service personnel are also very important.”

The Raleigh County Board of Education honored 38 outstanding service personnel from schools throughout Raleigh County Monday night at a banquet at the Raleigh County Convention Center. via Register-herald.com

Posted Monday, April 7, 2008 ; 10:48 PM Updated Tuesday, April 8, 2008 ; 01:09 AM 11th Annual Awards Banquet The Board of Education held their annual Employee of the Year Recognition banquet at the ... via The State Journal

Beckley police have three women in connection with two separate armed robberies. via WVNS-TV

Posted Monday, March 3, 2008 ; 05:00 PM Updated Monday, March 3, 2008 ; 05:51 PM Watch Story Video Students at Stanaford Elementary school in Raleigh honored the well known children's author. via WVNS-TV

“And you guys were my big stick.”

They never came face-to-face with the defendants, but when the pool of potential jurors left the Raleigh County Courthouse Tuesday afternoon, Circuit Court Judge John Hutchison praised them for their efforts. via Register-herald.com

State Police say they are searching for a nearly new riding lawnmower stolen from a Raleigh County residence, and the victim is offering a cash reward. via Register-herald.com

“I wasn't able to serve in the military, and this was my way of thanking these men.”

Jimmy Jay Furr has always felt a strong sense of respect for American military veterans. via Bluefield Daily Telegraph

“I wasn't able to serve in the military, and this was my way of thanking these men.”

Jimmy Jay Furr has always felt a strong sense of respect for American military veterans. via Register-herald.com

Mac's Toy Fund is still accepting donations of used toys for its 77th annual toy giveaway scheduled Dec. via Register-herald.com