Larry Marrs
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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
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
Hinton Hope Foundation offering CPR training
HINTON, WV (WVNS) – The Hinton Hope Foundation in Summers County is offering a chance to learn knowledge that can save a life. The Hinton Hope Foundation is offering 10 people a free CPR certification. Partnering with Summers County Emergency Medical Services people can go to the Hinton Hope Foundation Facebook page and register to […] → 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
Local Council on Ageing reminds you to check on elderly in severe weather
HINTON, WV (WVNS)– One local council on aging is reminding the public to check on the elderly during cold temperatures and winter storms. The Summers County Council on Aging provides meals, in-home help and places to get warm during winter weather, but some elderly aren’t part of their program or have family in the area […] → Read More
City of Hinton demolishing 20 buildings with help from the state
HINTON, WV (WVNS) – The City of Hinton is looking to clean up with the help of the State of West Virginia. The City of Hinton is in the act of tearing down 20 dilapidated houses and buildings. $170 thousand from the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection is helping fund the demolition. Ed Maguire with the […] → Read More
Local chaplains given holiday luncheon
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS)–One local medical organization made their appreciation known to chaplains they work with. Beckley ARH held its annual Chaplain’s Luncheon on Thursday, December 15, at Black Knight Country Club to show its appreciation for the hard work their chaplains do for patients and the Hospital. The chaplains we spoke with told us they […] → Read More
Mullens Fire Department in danger of falling into Slab Fork River
MULLENS, WV (WVNS)– A local fire department is in need of rescuing itself. The Mullens Fire Department is in danger of falling into the Slab Fork river according to fire chief Justin England. The department started noticing cracks in the walls and the floor and water in the bays would drain through the cracks in […] → Read More
Mercer Nursing and Rehabilitation center holds Thanksgiving parade
MERCER COUNTY, WV (WVNS)– Mercer Nursing and Rehabilitation Center did its best to make its residents feel like they were in New York for Thanksgiving. Mercer Nursing and Rehabilitation Center held its second Thanksgiving parade for the residents at the home. People inside and outside watched as the Bluefield Fire Department, the Mercer County Sheriff’s […] → Read More
Three local counties bring water system to area in need
Raleigh, Mercer, and Summers counties are coming together to bring a water system to a rural area that needs it. The Counties of Raleigh, Mercer and Summers have agreed to fund a plan to connect the communities from Camp Creek in Mercer County and the community of Dunns to the Cool Ridge Public Service District. Raleigh […] → Read More
Pax bridge project ‘less impact’ to drivers
PAX, WV (WVNS) – There’s more road repairs coming to the Pax area of interstate 77 but it may not take very long at all, according to the Parkways Authority. The bridge deck replacement project will take place at mile marker 51.5 on interstate 77 northbound. What’s unique about this project is it will only take […] → Read More
Homer Hickam attends Theatre WV’s ‘Rocket Boys’
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) – A local theatre troop is hitting the stage again. Theatre West Virginia will present Rocket Boys the Musical starting tonight. Theatre West Virginia had to cancel three dates because some of the cast tested positive for Covid. Rocket Boys the Musical well be tonight, Saturday, July 23, 2022 and a new day […] → Read More
Oceana announces ownership of Kopperston PSD
OCEANA, WV (WVNS) — One town in our area has taken over a nearby Public Service District and is looking to expand in the future. The Town of Oceana now officially owns Kopperston PSD as of June 28, 2022. Kopperston PSD was paying the Town of Oceana to maintain the water for the PSD in […] → Read More
Work continues on local city pool ahead of summer
MULLENS, WV (WVNS)– As pools across southern West Virginia set to open this weekend one local pool continues repairs. The City of Mullens Foundation is helping the City of Mullens with repairs to the pool. The Mullens City Pool closed mid-season in 2019 due to filtering issues and water loss and the pool has been […] → Read More
Mountaineer Food Bank holds another giveaway
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS)– The Mountaineer Food Bank continues to have its Mobile Food Pantry for those in need. Boxes of fresh food were given to families at Linda K. Epling Stadium in Beckley on May 18, 2022. The Food Bank started coming to the Beckley area right after the pandemic began. Staff further said they […] → Read More
McDowell County water plan finishes second phase
NORTHFORK, WV (WVNS)– Water woes may be looking better for two McDowell County towns. Phase two of the plan to bring drinking water to the towns of North Fork and Keystone is complete. That means the those towns now have water running through new pipes in the area. The $6.3 million project is bringing water […] → Read More
A local church has big plans ahead of Easter
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS)–The Family Worship Center is planning to go bing this year with an Easter egg hunt on Saturday, April 16, 2022, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Family Worship Center playground. Co-pastor Jaimee Hodges said they’ll have a food truck giving out free food, bounce houses, and carnival games. She also said they […] → Read More
Golden Knights take the next step
WELCH, WV (WVNS) — A pair of Golden Knights got the chance to keep playing on the gridiron. Tony Bailey and Thomas Bell signed letters of intent on Monday, March 28, 2022 at Mount View High School.Bailey signed with the Battlers of Alderson Broaddus and Bell signed with Guilford College out of North Carolina. Both […] → Read More
New Police Chief named in Oceana
OCEANA, WV (WVNS) – There’s a new chief of police in the town of Oceana and he’s a familiar face to many. Tyler Dunigon was named police chief this past February. Dunigon has worked for several departments in the county including the City of Mullens and the Towns of Pineville and Oceana. Dunigon also served with the […] → Read More
Shady Spring Public Service District to receive grant for new sewer system
SHADY SPRING, WV (WVNS) — The Raleigh County Commission approved a one-million dollar grant to the Shady Spring Public Service District for improvements to their sewer system. By approving the grant, Shady Spring PSD will not need to borrow the money for upgrades. This will in turn, not raise sewer rates for people in the […] → Read More