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Train derails and catches fire in Summers County
SANDSTONE, WV (WVNS) – A train derailed and crashed in Sandstone, Summers County in the early hours of Wednesday morning. The train hit a boulder and crashed into the New River, according to Summers County 911. The train caught on fire as a result of the crash, but Summers County 911 confirmed the fire was […] → Read More
The rise, fall, and future of Mount Hope, WV
MOUNT HOPE, WV (WVNS) – Welcome to Mount Hope. Former Mayor Michael Martin and longtime resident Jo Ann Davis remember the town as it was when they grew up in the 1950s. “It was busy. That’s my memory. It was always busy,” said Davis. So busy that Martin remembers his father getting up early to […] → Read More
The Sportsman Tavern to reopen in Ronceverte under new ownership
RONCEVERTE, WV (WVNS) – An old staple of one Greenbrier County community is getting a facelift. The Sportsman Tavern, a Ronceverte institution since 1930, will reopen under new ownership in mid-February. The bar will feature arcade machines, pinball, shuffleboard, pool and enough televisions to enjoy every big game. Co-owner Mark Trent said he is proud […] → Read More
Demolition, excavation underway on Alderson school project
ALDERSON, WV (WVNS) – Excavation and demolition are underway at the future home of Alderson Elementary School. The building, which was formerly Alderson High School, is undergoing renovations to transform into a new elementary school as part of a $14 million project. Greenbrier County Schools Superintendent Jeff Bryant said people in town are excited to […] → Read More
Used Christmas trees helping to save endangered species at WSS Fish Hatchery
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, WV (WVNS) – Your old Christmas tree could be helping local scientists save endangered species. Approximately 15 Christmas trees were donated to the White Sulphur Springs National Fish Hatchery this winter. Fish Biologist Andrew Phipps said the trees are a big help to the ecosystem in the Hatchery’s fish and mussel propagation […] → Read More
Greenbrier East Men’s Soccer secures funding for state championship rings
FAIRLEA, WV (WVNS) – The West Virginia Men’s Soccer AAA state champs are officially getting their bling. The Greenbrier East Men’s Soccer Team reached its fundraising goal in just a few days, which means all 30 players will receive state championship rings. Head coach Lucas Lemine told 59News he is thankful to the Greenbrier county […] → Read More
Lewisburg water project ‘on track’ for early 2024 completion
LEWISBURG, WV (WVNS) – City officials told 59News the Lewisburg water project is on track and construction is going smoothly. The $75 million project is expected to be completed by February 2024. Construction of the new system forced the closure of a 1.8-mile section of the Greenbrier River Trail, but Lewisburg City Manager Misty Hill […] → Read More
MegaMillions tickets selling fast, jackpot up to $940 million
LEWISBURG, WV (WVNS) – The Mega Millions jackpot is getting awfully close to the billion-dollar mark, as it currently sits at $940 million. Andrew Bostic a cashier at GoMart in Lewisburg said he had never seen as many people come in to buy lottery tickets during a shift as he did on Friday. “No absolutely […] → Read More
Sen. Vince Deeds sworn in, vows to make changes in legislature
LEWISBURG, WV (WVNS) – Last week, Republican Vince Deeds was sworn in as one of West Virginia’s newest senators, representing Greenbrier, Summers, Monroe, Fayette and Nicholas counties in the state senate. Deeds won the 10th district seat formerly held by former state senate minority leader Stephen Baldwin back in November. He told us he is […] → Read More
Alderson breaks ground on new Elementary School
ALDERSON, WV (WVNS) – Officials in Alderson broke ground today on the new Alderson Elementary School. The new Alderson Elementary School will remain right in the heart of the town, where Alderson schools have stood for generations. The new Elementary School will renovate and reuse the old Alderson High School building on Chestnut Avenue, which […] → Read More
Thieves targeting gifts, packages left in cars
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) – Local law enforcement officers encourage you to protect your valuables this holiday season. Lieutenant Jason McDaniel with the Beckley Police Department said thieves target parking lots this time of year, in search of gifts or valuables people left inside their cars. He said you need to keep gifts or packages out […] → Read More
Pretty Permanent celebrates one year of business
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) – A salon in Beckley celebrated its one-year anniversary with a special ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday. Pretty Permanent offers long-lasting, semi-permanent makeup and beauty services to all women and men. Permanent makeup, eyelash extensions and lifts, brow laminations, and spray tans are among the many services to choose from at the salon. […] → Read More
Temporary bridge to be built this weekend, long term repairs announced for Hinton hole
HINTON, WV (WVNS) – Folks in Summers County finally received some answers regarding the hole in the road on Route 20 in Hinton. Joe Pack, of the West Virginia Division of Highways, announced at a press conference Tuesday that crews from Princeton, Lewisburg and Charleston will assemble a one-lane, temporary bridge around the hole in […] → Read More
WVDOH provides update on Hinton sinkhole
HINTON, WV (WVNS) — What was once thought to be a regular sinkhole, has now grown in both size and into a problem that needs urgently dealt with. In June 2021, a sinkhole opened on Route 20 in Hinton next to the Hinton Police Department. On July 11, 2022, officials with the WVDOH and City […] → Read More
Open enrollment for health insurance starts Nov. 1
GHENT, WV (WVNS) – Open enrollment for health insurance through the Affordable Care Act opens Tuesday, November 1. Those who do not receive health insurance can sign up for affordable coverage starting this week. If you are re-applying for coverage, or want to change coverage from this past year, you must do so before December […] → Read More
Powerball jackpot over half a billion dollars
GHENT, WV (WVNS) – If you feel lucky you might be in for a major windfall because the Wednesday, October 19, 2022 Powerball drawing is over half a billion dollars. The six numbers that could win you $508 million will be drawn at 11 o’clock on Wednesday night. One local player said if he wins, […] → Read More
Playoff Picture starting to shape in week 8
(WVNS)– Here are the week 8 high school football scores from around the area Woodrow Wilson 7, Princeton 56 River View 6, Montcalm 38 Tazewell 20, Bluefield 46 Ripley 9, Greenbrier East 47 Marion 13, Richlands 34 Graham 49, Virginia 21 James Monroe 42, Midland Trail 0 Summers County 36, Meadow Bridge 25 Nicholas County […] → Read More
SAFE holds ceremony for Domestic Violence Awareness month
PINEVILLE, WV (WVNS) – Advocates and survivors shared their stories for Domestic Violence Awareness Month. SAFE, an organization that supports domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking victims held a ceremony on October 12 at the Wyoming County Courthouse to raise awareness for the prevalence and severity of domestic violence in Southern West Virginia. Executive […] → Read More
Alderson to host inaugural Fall Festival on the Bridge
ALDERSON, WV (WVNS) – The town of Alderson and Alderson Main Street will celebrate the first ever Fall Festival on the Bridge this year. The festival will include live music, community vendors, an art car painting demonstration, and a straw bale scarecrow contest open to local businesses, individuals and organizations. The fall fun takes place […] → Read More
Lewisburg finalizes construction plans for new water system
LEWISBURG, WV (WVNS) — The City of Lewisburg finalizes its plans for the construction on the new water system. Last month, the city received $52 million from the Biden administration to build a completely new water system. Thursday, September 29, the city announced the funding was confirmed and the project was greenlit by the city […] → Read More