Josephine E. Moore

Raleigh County saw a record number of early voters for the state's general election, falling in line with the trend of high early voter turnout across the state.

It was a tight race for the Division 2 seat for Raleigh County circuit judge, with Michael Froble claiming the position by less than 300 votes.

Beckley native and longtime Raleigh County Commission Attorney Carl "Bill" Roop won the election for West Virginia House District 44, which covers Beckley.

It was a field trip with her Girl Scout troop in middle school that first pricked Emily Rouse’s interest in sewing.

The saga for the development of Pinecrest Business and Technology Park will continue Tuesday, with two governing bodies in Raleigh County considering proposals to fund and advance the project.

The Raleigh County Commission committed $1.4 million of its federal Covid relief funds toward infrastructure development for 30 acres within the Pinecrest Business and Technology Park.

Firefighters with the Beckley Fire Department will have another added layer of protection when responding to 911 calls.

The Raleigh County Commission issued several grants Tuesday for various projects, including a wastewater treatment plant, ambulance services and a little league field.

Sam Rich, left, project manager with The Thrasher Group, shows Raleigh County commissioners a conceptual design plan for initial development of Pinecrest Business and Technology Park. Josephine E. Moore — the register-herald

The Salvation Army of Beckley partnered with West Virginia University Institute of Technology to serve 250 Thanksgiving meals to the children and families of its Boys & Girls Club.