Brandon VanSickel
WVNS 59News
Beckley, WV, United States
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Tamarack to reopen Thursday with brand new look
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) – Like many other businesses, Tamarack closed its doors on Tuesday, March 17, but the “Best of West Virginia” will reopen on Thursday, May 21. The iconic West Virginia artisan market, gallery, deli and grill will also be showing off a brand new look. During the more than two month closure, Tamarack […] → Read More
The Resort at Glade Springs set to reopen just before Memorial Day Weekend
DANIELS, WV (WVNS) – After being closed for nearly two months, due to COVID-19, the Resort at Glade Springs is set to reopen. The resort made the announcement on Friday, May 15 to resume business before Memorial Day Weekend on Thursday, May 21. The resort says it is taking extra steps to ensure the safety […] → Read More
Fayette County man charged with sexual assault
FAYETTEVILLE, WV (WVNS) – A Beckwith man is facing sexual assault allegations in Fayette County. Deputies with the Fayette County Sheriff’s Department executed arrest warrants on Calvin Wade Adkins following an investigation of sexual assault allegations. Adkins was arrested and charged with one count of 3rd Degree Sexual Assault, 2 counts of Solicitation of a […] → Read More
Greenbrier County holds parade of lights for Senior class
FAIRLEA, WV (WVNS) – The Class of 2020 was greatly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Events like sports, prom, and even graduation were canceled or completely changed, but that doesn’t mean the community doesn’t appreciate all the work those students have done. On Friday, May 1, both high schools in Greenbrier County held parades to […] → Read More
Fayette County BOE names new superintendent
FAYETTE COUNTY, WV (WVNS) — There will soon be a new superintendent in Fayette County. The Fayette County Board of Education suggested Gary Hough. Hough will still need to sign a contract with the board to officially accept the position. This comes after current superintendent Terry George announced his retirement a few months ago “My […] → Read More
Beckley Board of Realtors orders lunch for first responders
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) – First responders are serving on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic, and it can be difficult for them to sit down and enjoy a hot meal. On Wednesday, April 22, the Beckley Board of Realtors recognized the hard-working employees at Jan Care Ambulance. The Board of Realtors delivered lunch to […] → Read More
Child hit by truck in Rainelle, air lifted to Roanoke
RAINELLE, WV (WVNS) – A child is in the hospital after being hit by a truck in Greenbrier County. According to Greenbrier County Dispatchers, a child was hit by a truck on Route 60 in the Rainelle area. It happened just after 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 21, 2020. The child was reportedly air lifted […] → Read More
Black Knight preparing meals for Raleigh County students
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) – Some kids across the Mountain State rely on the meals they get when they go to school, and now they have to receive those meals in other ways. The Raleigh County Board of Education reached out to the Historic Black Knight to see if there was a way to get some […] → Read More
Volunteers pick up thousands of pounds of litter during modified ‘Keep Mercer Clean Campaign’
PRINCETON, WV (WVNS) – Linda Augustosky has her own vest and trash grabber with her name on it. She has volunteered to pick up litter during the annual ‘Keep Mercer Clean’ campaign since it began. “We find water bottles, beer bottles, fast food garbage. We find a little bit of everything out here,” Augustosky said. […] → Read More
Community now responsible for reporting child neglect while kids are out of school
PRINCETON, WV – During the COVID-19 pandemic, kids are out of school and spending a majority of the time at home, but their home is not always a safe place. Typically, teachers and school administrators are on the front lines of detecting Child Abuse or Child Neglect in a school setting. Shiloh Woodard with Child […] → Read More
Florists remain closed during COVID-19, still provide arrangements for funerals
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) – Businesses all over the community are closed due to COVID-19 including local florists. This time of year would have been a very busy time for local florists, but Flowers by Nancy in Beckley is keeping with CDC guidelines and remaining closed. However, Nancy and her husband still provide flowers for funeral […] → Read More
Labor of love: ‘Super Wednesday’ feeds more than 2,000 kids in Wyoming County
PINEVILLE, WV (WVNS) — April 15, 2020 was another Super Wednesday in Wyoming County. School employees and volunteers gave out approximately 2,200 meals at Wyoming East and Westside High schools. Head cook at Mullens Middle school, Michelle McKinney, said it takes three, eight-hour days to prepare the meals for all the kids in the county; […] → Read More
Wyoming County Deputies released from quarantine after arresting suspect with COVID-19 symptoms
PINEVILLE, WV (WVNS) — A drug-related arrest in Wyoming County landed four people in jail and eight deputies in quarantine. The incident shows people were bringing the deadly drug fentanyl into West Virginia, but that is not the only thing with which deputies need to worry about coming contact. Eight deputies with the Wyoming County […] → Read More
Health Department urges social distancing guidelines during Easter holiday
LEWISBURG, WV (WVNS) – Easter is supposed to be a time to bring the community together, but this year is going to be a little different. People want to travel, they want to go to church, they want to enjoy a family dinner, but Dr. Bridgett Morrison with the Greenbrier County Health Department says now […] → Read More
WVU Extension Service encourages gardening with new “Challenge”
LEWISBURG, WV (WVNS) – Making a trip to the grocery store for fresh produce is becoming increasingly difficult but the WVU Extension Service started a new program to encourage growing your own fruits and vegetables. It’s called Grow This: WV Garden Challenge. They have been sending seeds to people who make requests on the Facebook […] → Read More
SAT & ACT testing updates and free resources available for students
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) – Schools across the Mountain State are closed, but high school students hoping to further their education still have the SAT and ACT Exams to worry about. There are a number of changes to the original testing schedule across the country: Right now the May 2nd SAT National Exam is cancelled. The […] → Read More
World Health Day recognizes those on the front lines
LEWISBURG, WV (WVNS) – Right now, nurses and other health workers are at the forefront of the COVID-19 response. Those professionals are providing high quality treatment and care, addressing fears and, in some cases, collecting data for clinical studies. The Robert C. Byrd Clinic in Lewisburg, WV treats patients in the Greenbrier Valley, and the […] → Read More
Spring cleaning? Resources available to help get your donations in the right hands
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) – If you’ve been using your at-home time to clean out closets, drawers or pantries, there are local resources available to help you make the proper donations. During this COVID-19 pandemic, community assistance is needed now more than ever. If you have anything lying around the house, what you can do is […] → Read More
Great American Takeout Day supports local restaurants during COVID-19 pandemic
DANIELS, WV (WVNS) – Tuesday, March 24 is Great American Takeout Day as thousands of restaurants across the country offer curbside pickup and delivery options. Michelle Rotellini, owner of The Dish café in Beaver says they’ve seen a great response from the community and they are just happy to provide an option outside of the […] → Read More
Children staying in touch with handwritten letters during COVID-19 pandemic
RENICK, WV (WVNS) — Checking the mailbox usually leads to a discovery of bills and advertisements. But for Olivia and Remington Waid, they cannot wait for the mailman to come. “My heart just pumps so much! I just don’t know what’s in there,” said Remington. The Waids are home-schooled and look forward to their play […] → Read More