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Wyoming East Lady Warriors return to classes as champions
NEW RICHMOND, WV (WVNS)– From the court back to the classroom, four local girls’ basketball players returned to school as state champions. The girl’s high school basketball state tournament wrapped up on Saturday and the AA state champs are the Wyoming East Lady Warriors. The seniors on the 2023 team played in their third consecutive […] → Read More
Irish-Celtic Festivities to hit downtown Beckley
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS)– Saint Patrick’s Day is almost here and communities are celebrating all things Irish. That includes Beckley where Irish-Celtic Heritage will be celebrated From Saturday, March 11 through the 18th. Downtown Beckley will be filled with events, activities, concerts, food specials, and much more for an entire week. Starting Saturday, March 11, you […] → Read More
Two area hospitals partner up to promote wellness with Coalfields Community Health Fair
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS)– Raleigh General Hospital and Beckley ARH are partnering up to promote a healthy cause. The Coalfields Community Health Fair will take place at the Beckley-Raleigh County Convention Center on March 22nd. Booths will be set up to promote health education and screenings like blood pressure checks, nutrition information, and more. Kelly Elkins, […] → Read More
Multiple southern West Virginia Teams represented at Girls State Basketball Tournament
CHARLESTON, WV (WVNS)– 5 area teams are set to face off on the hardwood in the WVSSAC Girls Basketball State Tournament. Here are the Scores from the first round: #3 Spring Valley 59, #6 Woodrow Wilson 47 #2 Morgantown 58, #7 Princeton 21 #4 Greenbrier West 34, #5 Webster County 55 #1 Summers County, #8 […] → Read More
Officials confirm another death at SRJ
BEAVER, WV (WVNS)– Another inmate’s death is confirmed at Southern Regional Jail. According to Raleigh County Prosecuting Attorney Ben Hatfield, an inmate died at the jail the first week of March. Hatfield said no foul play is suspected. This newest death comes on the heels of multiple lawsuits against Southern Regional Jail. Eighteen people have […] → Read More
Sweet treats bustling out the door ahead of Valentine’s Day
BEAVER, WV (WVNS)– With Valentine’s Day upon us, many are looking for a sweet treat for their sweetheart. Many businesses are preparing for the big day like Kenzie’s Kakes in Raleigh County. The local business says they prepared for the holiday weeks in advance, making sure they were ready for all Valentine’s orders and requests. […] → Read More
Blankets collected for foster children
PRINCETON, WV (WVNS)– Braley and Thompson is once again collecting new and gently used blankets for their “Wrapped in Love” campaign. The drive allows the agency to provide a warm blanket to children they are placing into new foster homes. Program Manager Tina Gray-Russell says that a small act of kindness can make all the […] → Read More
Body found near Rail Trail in Beckley
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS)– A woman’s body was found in a wooded area in Beckley on February 1, 2023. According to Deputy Chief of Police Dave Allard with the Beckley Police Department, officers received a call just after 4 p.m. stating that someone had found a woman’s body in the woods at the end of Scott […] → Read More
New catering business and restaurant opens in Mercer County
BRAMWELL, WV (WVNS)– A new business is open in Mercer County and it is not your normal burger joint. Dabs Catering opened its doors in Bramwell on Wednesday, February 1, 2023, with a wide variety of eats on the menu. One of the featured items is fried chicken along with burgers, hot dogs, and a […] → Read More
Wizard Weekend returns to Fayetteville
FAYETTEVILLE WV (WVNS)– If you’re in search of a magical weekend, the Town of Fayetteville has you covered. Wizards and muggles alike will come together on January 28th and 29th for Fayetteville’s Wizard Weekend. The majority of activities will take place outdoors and involve walking around town to allow for more social distancing. Warlocks and […] → Read More
Oak Hill man sentenced for sexual assault
OAK HILL, WV (WVNS)– An Oak Hill man is sentenced to 10-25 years in prison for sexual assault. Chad M. Eldredge, of Oak Hill, was sentenced by Chief Circuit Judge Paul M. Blake, Jr. on January 23, 2023, for Second-Degree Sexual Assault. Eldredge was found guilty on October 19, 2022. Eldridge must serve a minimum […] → Read More
Filing open for Fayetteville Municipal elections
FAYETTEVILLE, WV (WVNS)– Filing for municipal office in Fayetteville is open until Friday, January 28th. Seats up for election include the mayor, recorder, as well as seats on council. The terms are four years for each position and folks running must be residents of the Town of Fayetteville. Manager Matt Diederich explains the process of […] → Read More
Delegate proposes bill that could legalize marijuana in the Mountain State
CHARLESTON, WV (WVNS)– A new house bill proposal calls to legalize marijuana in West Virginia. House Bill 2091 would legalize the possession of one ounce or less of cannabis for adults aged 21 years or older. The bill would include a special tax on marijuana to bring more revenue to the Mountain State. Delegate Danielle […] → Read More
UPDATE: Westside High School resumes following reported gas issue
UPDATE Tuesday, January 18, 2023 7:15 PM | OCEANA, WV (WVNS)– The reported gas issue at Westside High School is resolved. According to the Wyoming County Board of Education, numerous tests were performed to make sure that there were no more complications from the gas issue. Mountaineer Gas conducted all tests and they showed that […] → Read More
Governor Justice tests positive for COVID-19
CHARLESTON, WV (WVNS)– Governor Jim Justice (R- WV) tests positive for COVID-19 for a second time. According to a release from his office, the governor started experiencing symptoms on Tuesday, January 17, 2023. Gov. Justice took a COVID test and the results came back positive. The Governor is fully vaccinated and boosted, according to the […] → Read More
Interstate 64 Westbound reopened, eastbound remains closed
UPDATE 1/6/23 9:30 P.M.: The westbound lanes of Interstate 64 at Hart’s Run to Crow are reopened following a crash. Eastbound lanes remain closed at this time. UPDATE 1/6/23 8:55 P.M.: According to dispatchers the closure is due to a motor vehicle accident. Injuries are unknown at this time. White Sulphur Springs Fire Department, White […] → Read More
Inaugural Lil’ Tony Memorial Classic to tip on 3-year anniversary of athlete’s death
BLUEFIELD, WV (WVNS)– Many in the community will come together on January 7 to honor Lil’ Tony Webster who passed away in 2019. Lil’ Tony died suddenly of an aneurysm in January 2019. He attended Bluefield High School and played several sports. The Inaugural Little Tony Memorial Classic kicks off on January 7th at the […] → Read More
City of Beckley Public Works to pick up leftover Christmas trees
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS)– If your Christmas tree still sits in your living room, the city of Beckley wants to help out. There will be a tree pickup the week of January 9th, 2023. City Public Works Director Pamela Frey says not many people use live trees anymore. In 2022, the city collected 79 trees. “All […] → Read More
Raleigh County Memorial Airport bracing for extreme cold snap ahead of holiday travel
BEAVER, WV (WVNS)– One local airport is stressing preparedness ahead of the extreme cold weather. The Raleigh County Memorial Airport said the equipment they have is kept in running order and warm until needed. Robert Runion, the assistant manager of the airport also said the de-icing equipment is always ready in the winter to help […] → Read More
Cold weather especially dangerous for heart health
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS)– Cold temperatures can be very dangerous. It is not just the ice and snow you should worry about, but heart health as well. Eric Withrow, the emergency department director with Beckley ARH said you should limit your exposure to cold weather elements to ten minutes at a time. “If you encounter these […] → Read More