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Rivers Health in Point Pleasant, West Virginia, pictured here on Monday, Oct. 14, 2024, announced in a news release the opening of the Rivers Health Wound Center, a specialized outpatient wound care treatment center dedicated to the care of patients with wounds.
Southern West Virginia Health System is inviting community members to celebrate the grand opening of its Guyan Valley Wellness Center and Guyan Valley Pharmacy, pictured here on Monday, Oct. 14, 2024. The grand opening celebration is scheduled for Oct. 18 at the new facility located at 5322 McClellan Highway in Branchland in Lincoln County.
Store owner Jamie LaFear helps guests fill their planters with dirt as Wholi Moli conducts a free open house and seed-starting lesson for kids on Saturday, March 4, 2023, in Barboursville.
is adding to its growing list of store closings. The Columbus, Ohio, discount retailer will be shuttering its Pea Ridge shopping center location, according to a sign on the store.
An exact date of closure has not been announced, but an associate who answered a call to the store said an unofficial date for closing is Dec. 22, depending on the storeÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥™s closing sales. The associate declined to give their name when asked, but said the store is currently offering 20% to 30% off on many items.
The store opened in April 2019, after approximately 26,000 square feet of the former Kmart building in the plaza at 5636 U.S. 60 near Barboursville was renovated. The store was previously located in the Eastern Heights Shopping Center along U.S. 60.
Big Lots officials said in 2019 the store had roughly 30 employees.
Big Lots filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Sept. 9 and announced it would close several stores, but it did not show the Pea Ridge location on its latest list of closures.
Big Lots is continuing to downsize its physical footprint as part of the ongoing Chapter 11 bankruptcy process, with plans to close an additional 56 stores across 27 states.
The discount retailer, which currently operates 1,389 stores across 48 states, initiated store closures in July with an initial plan to shut down 35 locations. By August, that number had swelled to 315, with more closures announced in the following months.
A message to Big Lots corporate communications department was not returned.
Joe Hudson's Collision Center location, formerly Geer Brother's Body Shop, photographed on Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024, in Barboursville.
Ryan Fischer | The Herald-Dispatch
Geer Brothers Body Shop locations in Barboursville and Huntington have been sold to an Alabama company.
Joe HudsonÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥™s Collision Center announced its expansion into West Virginia in a news release last week. The two body shops have been branded as Joe HudsonÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥™s Collision Center for the past two weeks.
ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥œThe acquisition of both Geer Brothers Body Shop locations represents another milestone in our commitment to expanding into strategically aligned markets,ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥ Brant Wilson, CEO of Joe HudsonÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥™s Collision Center, said in the release.
Joe Hudson's Collision Center location, formerly Geer Brother's Body Shop, photographed on Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024.
Ryan Fischer | The Herald-Dispatch
ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥œAs we mark our entry into West Virginia, we recognize the importance of establishing a strong presence in adjacent markets. The locations in Barboursville and Huntington are well-respected within their communities, distinguished by their longstanding dedication to the Tri-State area. We look forward to honoring the legacy of Geer Brothers by delivering outstanding service and high-quality repairs to these dynamic communities.ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥
Wendy Patrick, chief administrative officer of Joe HudsonÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥™s Collision Center, said in the release that the staff at Greer Brothers Auto Body would be retained.
ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥œOur goal is to keep these talented technicians who are both I-CAR trained and ASE-certified,ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥ she said in the release. ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥œTheir expertise is essential for delivering the high-quality repairs and customer service we pride ourselves on. Additionally, the knowledgeable and experienced front-end employees are vital to the success of these locations. As we expand into West Virginia and integrate new facilities, ensuring we retain these key team members is critical to maintaining our standards and supporting our customers effectively.ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥
Joe HudsonÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥™s Collision Center was established in 1989. It is headquartered in Montgomery, Alabama. The company has more than 235 collision repair facilities in 18 states across the southeastern United States.
Wound Center opens
at Rivers Health
Rivers Health in Point Pleasant, West Virginia, pictured here on Monday, Oct. 14, 2024, announced in a news release the opening of the Rivers Health Wound Center, a specialized outpatient wound care treatment center dedicated to the care of patients with wounds.
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in Point Pleasant has opened Rivers Health Wound Center, a specialized outpatient wound care treatment center, at 2500 Jefferson Ave. in Point Pleasant.
According to the announcement, patients are examined by a multidisciplinary team trained in advanced wound care. The team assesses their symptoms and identifies any underlying conditions that may affect healing, allowing them to customize the most effective treatment plans, the release said.
ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥œOur dedicated clinical staff understands the totality of the patient from a perspective of wound healing,ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥ Yuna Farah-Peterson, medical director for the Wound Center, said in the release. ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥œWe are committed to treating not only the wound but also the underlying causes.ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥
Guyan Valley wellness center, pharmacy to open Friday
Southern West Virginia Health System is inviting community members to celebrate the grand opening of its Guyan Valley Wellness Center and Guyan Valley Pharmacy, pictured here on Monday, Oct. 14, 2024. The grand opening celebration is scheduled for Oct. 18 at the new facility located at 5322 McClellan Highway in Branchland in Lincoln County.
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invites the public to help celebrate the grand opening of its Guyan Valley Wellness Center and Guyan Valley Pharmacy at Branchland.
The grand opening celebration is scheduled for Oct. 18 at the new facility at 5322 McClellan Highway in Branchland in Lincoln County. The event will kick off with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 2 p.m., followed by the opportunity for facility tours.
Clinic staff will host a trunk-or-treat event for children from 4 to 6 p.m.
ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥œWe are excited to share this milestone moment with the community and our patients,ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥ Lisa Leach, Southern West Virginia Health SystemÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥™s CEO, said in a release. ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥œThis newly constructed facility has allowed us the opportunity to provide access to both clinical and pharmacy solutions in one convenient location for the residents of this area.ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥
Store owner Jamie LaFear helps guests fill their planters with dirt as Wholi Moli conducts a free open house and seed-starting lesson for kids on Saturday, March 4, 2023, in Barboursville.
Ryan Fischer | The Herald-Dispatch
Wholi Moli, a health food store in BarboursvilleÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥™s Merritt Creek Shopping Center, will celebrate its 10-year anniversary from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19 with music, food trucks, giveaways sales and more.
ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥œWe are incredibly grateful to our customers and community for their support over the past 10 yearsÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥, said Jamie LaFear owner of Wholi Moli, in a news release. ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥œWe want to invite everyone to join us in celebrating this special occasion, and to enjoy a day of festivities and fun.ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥
Fred Pace is the regional business reporter for HD ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥. Follow him at and via X (formerly Twitter) @FredPaceHD.
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