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Sophia Goodwill opens, bringing deals and new jobs Open Navigation Close Navigation
RALEIGH COUNTY, WV (WVNS) – The line stretched out to the parking lot as West Virginia’s newest Goodwill store opened its doors in Sophia Thursday morning. The Sophia location is now the sixteenth store for Goodwill of the Kanawha Valley. And they’re bringing some great deals, and new jobs to the local economy. “Not only […]
Former Sophia Fire Chief rejects plea deal for embezzlement Open Navigation Close Navigation
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) – The former chief of Sophia City Fire Department rejected a plea deal in an embezzlement case. Earlier today, August 24, 2022, Kenneth Churning, the former Sophia City Fire Chief, was accused of allegedly stealing more than $100,000 from his department. The theft took place while he was Chief, from 2017 to […]
New Goodwill coming in September to Sophia Open Navigation Close Navigation
SOPHIA, WV (WVNS) — Thrift shoppers rejoice today, August 1, 2022 as the new, local Goodwill location announced its grand opening date. The company posted on its Facebook with information about its grand opening. The post confirmed the store will be opening its doors September 1, 2022 at 9a.m. The store will be located at […]
Goodwill adds a new Raleigh County location | WVNS Open Navigation Close Navigation
SOPHIA, WV (WVNS) — One local Goodwill store prepares to open its doors. There was a hiring event on Wednesday, July 27, 2022, to give the community some employment opportunities. Regional Manager Kenneth Suprenant said the business loves working with the Raleigh County community. “We’re always looking as far as to continue our growth not […]
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Sophia, West Virginia
| City | Sophia |
| County | Raleigh |
| State | West Virginia (WV) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 25921 |
Power been out on Robert C Byrd right before down town Sophia since 10:30am
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