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  • This weekend, Woodrow Wilson High School thespians will wow audiences with a tale as old as time. The much-anticipated “Beauty and the Beast” opens Saturday, presented in 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. shows, and will run Jan. 17, 18, 19 with 7 p.m. showtimes. Music teacher Dawn McGinnis said this year’s production will be the largest, most complex and visually stunning the area has seen from the school. Including technicians, around 100 students will be involved in this year’s production of the Disney classic. F. Brian Ferguson

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January 11, 2013

Beauty and the Beast

BECKLEY — This weekend, Woodrow Wilson High School thespians will wow audiences with a tale as old as time. The much-anticipated “Beauty and the Beast” opens Saturday, presented in 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. shows, and will run Jan. 17, 18, 19 with 7 p.m. showtimes. Music teacher Dawn McGinnis said this year’s production will be the largest, most complex and visually stunning the area has seen from the school. Including technicians, around 100 students will be involved in this year’s production of the Disney classic. In addition to a pit orchestra, additional musical instruments and sounds will be generated through OrchExtra, equipment that is expected to make the play sound larger than life. Sophomore Tristan Vaughan will take on the role of the Beast opposite Hannah Wood as Belle. McGinnis welcomes the public to attend. To provide a donation to help the school cover the cost of production or to purchase tickets, call 304-256-4646, extension 7129, during school hours, or 681-220-8108 after hours. Tickets are $8 for adults and $5 for students. All shows will be held in the Woodrow Wilson High School Auditorium on Stanaford Road.

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  • Beckley Council will take no further action against Pugh

    After seeking outside legal guidance to determine whether Beckley Common Council could remove Mayor Emmett Pugh from office, Councilmen-at-Large Tim Berry and Cedric Robertson have recommended that no further action should be taken against the mayor.

    Although they have elected not to take action to remove the mayor from office, the two said according to their attorney, they had a right to do so.

    June 18, 2013

  • Miley officially takes gavel as Speaker of the House

    Judiciary chairman Tim Miley was elected speaker of the West Virginia House of Delegates Tuesday in a strictly party line vote over Tim Armstead. Miley collected 53 votes and Armstead, D-Kanawha, 44. Three delegates were absent.

    June 18, 2013

  • Heavy rains cause flooding issues around Raleigh County

    Every time a heavy rain comes to the area, Jerry Fox and Dollie Stilton’s home on Ewart Avenue floods, the couple said Tuesday.
    Heavy rains in the area Monday night and steady showers throughout the region Tuesday morning caused a nearby creek to rise and water from run-off to flow into their backyard.

    June 18, 2013

  • parkway First 1.36 miles of New River Parkway completed

    U.S. Rep. Nick Joe Rahall, D-W.Va., was in Summers County Monday morning to celebrate the ribbon-cutting of the New River Parkway.

    June 18, 2013 2 Photos

  • Trap Hill teacher fired by BOE for alleged sexual text messages

    The Raleigh County Board of Education voted unanimously Monday morning to fire a Trap Hill Middle School teacher accused of sending inappropriate texts to her student.

    June 18, 2013

  • Mingo sheriff murder suspect denied bail

    A West Virginia man accused of gunning down Mingo County Sheriff Eugene Crum was denied bail Monday prior to his first-degree murder trial, even as defense lawyers questioned whether evidence showed the killing was planned.

    June 18, 2013

  • Man arrested in alleged sex assault of hospital patient

    A Fayette County man was lodged in Southern Regional Jail Monday for the alleged sexual assault of a female patient at Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital, Beckley Police said.

    June 18, 2013

  • Delegates to pick speaker of the House today at noon

    Minority Leader Tim Armstead considers Tim Miley a good friend but is openly skeptical that the incoming Democratic speaker of the House can move legislation needed to reform taxes, the legal climate and education.

    June 18, 2013

  • You can still call us while we’re in temporary offices

    As Beckley Newspapers continues its transition into another location during the temporary closure of our plant at 801 North Kanawha Street we are asking that those needing to get in contact with our various departments please call the following numbers and leave a message with a return telephone number. We will return your calls as soon as

    June 18, 2013

  • BOE votes unanimously to fire Trap Hill teacher

    The Raleigh County Board of Education voted unanimously Monday morning to fire a Trap Hill Middle School teacher accused of sending inappropriate texts to her student.
    Lori Lester, the teacher, did not attend the meeting, which she had requested prior to last Tuesday's regular BOE meeting.

    June 17, 2013