Ground News

See every side of every news story

Raleigh County image

News about Raleigh County

Stay current with all the latest and breaking news about Raleigh County, compare headlines and perspectives between news sources on stories happening today. In total, 490stories have been published about Raleigh County which Ground News has aggregated in the past 3 months.

Local News Publishers

Suggest a source

Looking for a source we don't already have? Suggest one here.

Top Raleigh County News

High-A South Atlantic League Glance

Beckley, West Virginia · Beckley

High-A South Atlantic League Glance

56% Center coverage: 9 sources

All Times EDT See the Story

TONI SAYS: Help, Medicare is not paying my medical claim!

Medicare · Beckley

TONI SAYS: Help, Medicare is not paying my medical claim!

100% Left coverage: 2 sources

Dear Toni: My husband recently retired from his job, and because I am over 65, I need to sign up for Medicare. I went to the local Social Security office with the Medicare documents that Toni discusses in her Medicare…See the Story

News of record for July 3

Beckley, West Virginia · Beckley

News of record for July 3

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

The following is a list of incidents reported to police agencies on July 3; however, the call may have resulted in something other than what was originally reported.See the Story

Month-long WV Farm Crawl highlights two Nicholas County businesses

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

SUMMERSVILLE, WV (WVNS) - The West Virginia Farm Crawl is a month-long movement to showcase agriculture in the Mountain State. Two places in Summersville got in on the action for July 5 and 6, 2025 – one of which is the Kirkwood Winery and the other is the Isaiah Morgan Distillery. Frank Dix is the co-owner of Isaiah Morgan Distillery. They were offering free tours and wine tastings, as well as several enticing deals as part of the Farm Crawl. T…Agriculture · Ghent Read Article

Alderson mayor addresses their 4th of July fireworks controversy

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

ALDERSON, WV (WVNS) - For years, folks have flocked to the town of Alderson for their famous Fourth of July celebrations. This year’s edition, however, left some frustrated. Several people have commented on Facebook, claiming they were not able to watch the popular fireworks display after paying. Small Town, USA: Where America got her start and continues to be celebrated Alderson Mayor Travis Copenhaver made a post to the town’s Facebook p…Ghent · Ghent Read Article

A look inside the Bluefield Ridge Runners' scrappy start to the Appalachian League season

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

BLUEFIELD, VA (WVNS) - Baseball, like most sports, is all about weathering the storm. Ridge Runners walk it off for yet another miraculous victory at Bowen Field That has been one key to the Ridge Runners’ early season success, as they compete in an extremely competitive Eastern Division. Garrett Schilling is Bluefield's general manager. “The tough teams, you are always going to run in to in the East are Burlington in Pulaski. Then the res…Baseball · Ghent Read Article

Local lawmaker, family, and friends celebrate huge honor for historic Hinton pilot

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

PIPESTEM, WV (WVNS) - Pipestem Resort State Park just inducted its landmark 40th member into the West Virginia Hall of Fame. Local motorcycle group prepares for annual ride to help the Ronald McDonald House Earl Halloran is a man of legend in Summers County history. Halloran was a pilot in World War One, having learned how to fly before he enlisted. Some believe him to be the first registered pilot in the Mountain State. He captained a gro…Ghent · Ghent Read Article

Man arrested after vicious assault with wooden sword in Beckley

BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) — A violent domestic incident in Beckley has left a woman hospitalized with serious injuries, which led to a suspect who allegedly used a wooden sword in the attack being arrested. Beckley Police were called to Washington Street after a woman reported being beaten and injured by her partner, Christopher Parker, who allegedly kicked down her door and struck her repeatedly with a heavy wooden sword. Upon arrival, officers f…Beckley, West Virginia · Beckley Read Article

Naked Hallway Stunt Leads to Arrest, Property Damage in Beckley

BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) — A late-night prank turned into a police response and a string of charges for one man at a Beckley apartment complex Monday morning. Officers were dispatched to Sandstone Drive after multiple residents reported a naked man screaming and running through the hallways, waking up neighbors. Upon arrival, officers made contact with Dakota James Kirby, who quickly admitted, “I was trying to play a prank on my girlfriend by run…Beckley, West Virginia · Beckley Read Article

Local motorcycle group prepares for annual ride to help the Ronald McDonald House

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) - The Punishers Law Enforcement Motorcycle Club Ridgerunners Chapter of Raleigh County is gearing up for its 9th annual motorcycle memorial ride on Saturday, July 12, 2025. This ride pays tribute to Lillian Faith Bennett who was born in 2016 with a genetic disorder known as Trisomy. Bennett survived only 5 months and 14 days, passing away on Christmas Day in 2016. Tamarack still bustling for Fourth of July Miguel Mercado…Ghent · Ghent Read Article

Veteran display honors those who served

Coverage: 2 sources

LESTER, WV (WVNS) - The Fourth of July can often bring to mind barbecues, fireworks, and relaxation. Vietnam Veteran, Buck Bowling and his family have made it their mission to make sure people remember that freedom isn't free. For the past several years on holidays like Independence Day, Memorial Day, and Veterans Day, Buck has offered members of the community a chance to pull up a chair, grab a hot dog, and chat about how America came to be the…Ghent · Ghent See the Story

Breaking News Topics Related to Raleigh County