Alida Donnelly
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Monroe County fire renewal does not pass
UNION, W. Va. (WVNS)-- A fire levy renewal in Monroe County does not pass in the 2018 West Virginia Primary Election. → Read More
New cadets wanted by West Virginia State Police
BECKLEY, W.Va. (WVNS) - West Virginia State Police are looking for new cadets. → Read More
Deep Fried Turkey Comes With Risks
Thanksgiving is a time when families come together and enjoy good food and football. But it also is the peak day for home cooking fires according to the National Fire Protection Association. One Th... → Read More
Major Revitalization Plan Underway For Hinton
Hinton is a city founded on trains. Once bustling areas near the tracks are now quiet. Hinton resident Henry Jackson remembers when it wasn't as empty. "Well back in the 60s and 70s, it was like ... → Read More
Operation Christmas Child National Drop-Off Week Begins
Operation Christmas Child's national drop off week kicks off today. Hundreds of filled shoe boxes are being collected at 11 drop off centers across southern West Virginia. You can fill up a shoe bo... → Read More
Bluefield Union Mission's Road Patrol Helps Those In Need
It's not uncommon to see people on the side of the road asking for money. Panhandlers can pose a problem for motorists. The Bluefield Union Mission has a solution. It's called the Road Patrol. They... → Read More
Panera Bread Offering Freebies to Veterans on November 11th
Panera Bread will also have a free giveaway this Saturday. They are honoring our local heroes, active duty and veterans. All you have to do is stop by in your uniform or show your military id. And... → Read More
Helping Our Neighbors In Need
The first week of November is here and that means the holidays will be soon upon us. But not everyone will be able to have a turkey dinner surrounded by loved ones on that day - they just can't aff... → Read More
Wonderland of Trees Returns to Crossroads Mall
Christmas trees galore can be found at crossroads mall - and it's all to help out a good cause. The United Way of Southern West Virginia's wonderland of trees is underway. All trees are decorated b... → Read More
Construction on East and Temple Parks is Almost Complete
Multiple parks in Beckley are getting new equipment. East Park has a new playground and a level field. They will also be installing a poured in place brown cover underneath the new playground. Temp... → Read More
Beckley K-Mart Closing In January 2018
Beckley is losing another big box store. K-mart will be closed by late January 2018. K-Marts and Sears across the country are set to close their doors at the beginning of 20-18, including the K-Mar... → Read More
Operation Christmas Child National Collection Week Happens Soon
The holiday season is around the corner. And that means people are looking for ways to give back. Operation Christmas Child sends a shoe box filled with items to needy children worldwide. Each shoe... → Read More
Halloween Candy May Not Cause Cavities Immediately
Candy is the best part of trick-or-treating for many kids. But all those sweets can cause problems for your teeth. "Things with a lot of sugar makes a child a bit more prone for tooth decay," Dr. D... → Read More
Tazewell High School Scholastic Team Wins
Tazewell High School Scholastic Bowl won Gate City's Legion Memorial Tournament this past weekend. It's on the heels of their 12th place finish in the Small School National Tournament win last year... → Read More
Inside the Blue In the Tazewell County Sheriff's Office
Inside the Blue started earlier this year. Sheriff Brian Hieatt came up with the idea because the community only sees the patrol officers. Each week, the office will cover a new topic that they han... → Read More
Don't Forget to Drive Safely Halloween Night
The superheros and princesses take to the streets across the region soon for trick-or-treating. Halloween night also means increased traffic on the streets. Parents follow their children in their c... → Read More
Improvements Coming to Oak Hill Sewage Facilities
Oak Hill is going to be improving their sewage treatment facilities, but that's raising concerns in Minden. Currently there are two sewage treatment facilities in Minden. They are the Arbuckle and ... → Read More
How You Can Keep Your Kids Safe On Halloween
Kids by the thousands will be taking to the neighborhood streets next week to trick-or-treat. But there could be some bad people out there, preying on your little ghost or goblin. Over 44 hundred s... → Read More
The numbers are in: Bridge Day 2017 is a success
Traffic is flowing across the New River Gorge Bridge today...but over the weekend is was shut down for one of West Virginia's most iconic events, Bridge Day. Bridge day 2017 went off without a hitc... → Read More
Tailgate Halloween Spooks Happen Saturday
Halloween is a week away and I bet every kid is excited to trick or treat. The Youth Museum came up with Tailgate Halloween as a safe way for kids to trick or treat 31 years ago. Local businesses ... → Read More