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Ludacris coming to State Fair of West Virginia
FAIRLEA, WV (WVNS) — Get out the way! Grammy Award-winning Artist Ludacris is attending the State Fair of West Virginia. Ludacris will perform on Saturday, August 19, 2023, as part of the 2023 State Fair of West Virginia Concert Series. Tickets go on sale Friday, February 24, 2023, starting at 10 a.m. → Read More
Road closures across Southern West Virginia
(WVNS) — There are several road closures and standing high water throughout the region on Friday, February 17, 2023. Commuters are urged to travel with caution. Greenbrier County Raleigh County Summers County Wyoming County Stick with 59News for the latest updates → Read More
Oak Hill structure fire leaves one dead
OAK HILL, WV (WVNS) — A structure fire in Oak Hill leaves one person dead. According to Oak Hill Fire Chief Tim Richardson, the fire started on the morning of Wednesday, January 25, 2023, on Victory Street in Oak Hill. Richardson said there were two people in the house, a man and a woman. The […] → Read More
UPDATE: One lane reopened on Rt. 10
MATHENY, WV (WVNS) — UPDATE: 1/19/2023 at 7:45 a.m. Wyoming County 911 Director Tim Ellison said one lane is reopened. An accident in Matheny shuts down Rt. 10. Tim Ellison, Director of Wyoming County 911, said a logging truck overturned on Rt. 10 shutting down the road. He said the Division of Highways is working […] → Read More
PHOTOS: Structure fire closes Main Street in Fayette County
MT HOPE, WV (WVNS) — A structure fire in Fayette County closes Main Street in Mount Hope. West Virginia 511 stated that Main Street in Fayette County is closed due to a structure fire. Multiple crews responded including, Fayetteville, Pax, Mt. Hope and Bradley. Reports for the fire came in around 4 A.M. on Monday, […] → Read More
Couple arrested in connection to the alleged kidnapping of Gerald Bennett
MERCER COUNTY, WV (WVNS) — A Mercer County couple is behind bars for allegedly kidnapping and seriously injuring a Raleigh County man. Walter Lee and Tricia Lee each face multiple charges including kidnapping and malicious wounding. Trooper Z.A. Hatfield of the West Virginia State Police Princeton detachment said the two were arrested on Wednesday, December […] → Read More
Stratton Elementary closed Tuesday
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — Stratton Elementary in Beckley is closed today, Tuesday, December 6, 2022. According to a social media post from the school, the closure is due to a power outage. → Read More
1200 block of Sullivan Road in Beckley closed due to car accident
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — A car accident on the 1200 block of Sullivan Road in Beckley has closed the road. According to the Beaver Volunteer Fire Department’s Facebook page, the accident brought down power lines. The Beaver VFD said the road will remain closed until AEP can come in and remove the lines. They urge everyone to use caution and find an alternate route. → Read More
Active brush fire on Maple Fork Road in Raleigh County
MT. HOPE, WV (WVNS) — Five fire departments are currently on the scene of a brush fire. It is on Maple Fork Road and Simms Branch. Bradley, Pax, Mt. Hope, Mabscott, and Beaver Volunteer Fire Departments are working to put out the fire. At this time, it is unknown if there are any structures in danger. Stick with 59News as we continue to provide updates. → Read More
Beckley Travel Plaza closed following a fire
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — The Beckley Travel Plaza on I-77 is closed following a fire. According to David Wriston, Fire Chief of the Bradley Prosperity Volunteer Fire Department, the fire started as a grease fire in Burger King. Employees called 911 and evacuated. Wriston said the fire was contained within 30 minutes. Bradley Prosperity Volunteer […] → Read More
Two Oak Hill men face charges following high-speed chase
HILLTOP, WV (WVNS) — Two Oak Hill men face charges after a high-speed chase. According to Fayette County Sheriff Mike Fridley, deputies stopped a vehicle in the Hilltop area for a minor traffic violation. The car fled deputies at more than 100 mph speeds on Legends Highway. Fridley said the vehicle lost control and crashed […] → Read More
Two Oak Hill men facing felony charges
GLEN JEAN, WV (WVNS) — Two Oak Hill men are facing felony charges in Fayette County. According to Fayette County Sheriff Mike Fridley, on Friday, Deputies performed a traffic stop on a driver in Glen Jean. As he went to open the glove box to get the vehicle’s registration, a bag of methamphetamines allegedly fell […] → Read More
Beckley PD needs help identifying potential converter thief
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — The Beckley Police Department needs your help identifying a man in connection with catalytic converter thefts. Officers with the department said this man is wanted in connection to several catalytic converter thefts over the past couple of weeks on Appalachian Drive. Anyone with information on this person is asked to contact […] → Read More
Ansted honors hometown heritage with weekend long festival
ANSTED, WV (WVNS) — The Mountain State is full of rich history and one local town celebrated their heritage this weekend. Executive director of the festival, Stephen Eades, said Ansted’s been located on Route 69 since around the 1890’s. This weekend, the town was home to roughly 4,000 people, according to Eades, all honoring the […] → Read More
White Sulphur Springs Police Department needs help finding missing man
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, WV (WVNS) — The White Sulphur Springs Police Department needs your help finding a missing man with dementia. John Deaver was last seen on Tuckahoe Road in White Sulphur Springs on May 28, 2022, between the hours of 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. He has blue eyes, grey hair, and stands 6′ […] → Read More
Partipants choose their challenge in this year’s Wonderland Mountain Challenge
OAK HILL, WV (WVNS) — If there is one thing you can not deny about the Mountain State, it is its beauty.One business in our area gave runners a chance to explore the outdoors with a choice of challenges. ACE Adventure Resorts held its Wonderland Mountain Challenge today at ACE’s welcome center. Participants had their […] → Read More
Tamarack brings back Courtyard Concert Series
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — Live music is back at Tamarack. Tamarack opened its Courtyard Concert Series on Saturday, May 28, 2022, with The Boatman kicking off the event. The Courtyard Concert Series is a free show for all to enjoy. Jordan Dempsey with Tamarack said it is a good way to see what local bands […] → Read More
BSC LPN to RN Program students receive $2500 stipend for tuition
BEAVER, WV (WVNS) — Students in Bluefield State College’s LPN to RN program will have an easier time paying for school. Thanks to the WV Nurse Expansion Grant, all students received a $2,500 stipend going towards tuition. Two students, Paquita Martin and Christa Hall, said they are grateful for the stipend as it has helped […] → Read More
Two vehicle crash in Mercer County ends in death
BLUEWELL, WV (WVNS) — A two vehicle accident in Bluewell ends in death. According to a statement from the Mercer County Sheriff’s Department, three officers responded to a call of a two-vehicle accident in front of Lynn’s Drive In on Route 52 in Bluewell. When they got to the scene, they saw a white Ford […] → Read More
Gauley Bridge man facing felony charges for attempted murder
FAYETTEVILLE, WV (WVNS) — A Gauley Bridge man is facing felony charges of Malicious Wounding and Attempted Murder. According to Fayette County Sheriff Mike Fridley, deputies responded to a call of shots fired around 10 p.m. on Tuesday, May 10, 2022. While on their way, deputies were flagged down by the victim at the Alloy […] → Read More