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Pistos Coffee jam sessions engaging the community
OAK HILL, WV (WOAY) – The goal of Pistos Coffee was always to bring the community back together. Get folks to sit down and talk to each other one cup at a time. “We wanted to create an atmosphere that would change that thought process. And so we wanted to bring people into a place that felt comfortable,” said Pistos Coffee volunteer & First Brethren Church Pastor Mike Meadows. “These guys, they’ve been coming as regular customers for a while, but they came and said, ‘Hey, would it be okay if we came in and played some music?’ And we’re like, ‘Sure because that’s part of community.”
Tracking strong summer cold front
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Remaining warm and muggy this weekend. A summer cold front arrives from the west through Sunday. This will cause a chance for a shower, downpour and thunderstorm. Followed by a significant weather pattern change for the first week of September. Low clouds, fog and drizzle this...
Patty’s Blessings to team with Texas Roadhouse for Dine and Donate fundraiser event
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Residents of the Raleigh County area will have the opportunity next week to contribute to a great cause while enjoying a delicious meal. Patty’s Blessings has announced that the organization will be teaming with Texas Roadhouse of Beckley on Monday for a Dine and Donate fundraiser event. The event, which is […]
Volleyball Roundup: Wyoming East and Shady Spring win tri-matches Thursday
Wyoming East and Shady Spring each collected two wins Thursday night. The Warriors swept Montcalm (25-8, 25-5) and Liberty (25-18, 25-18), while the Tigers shutout Greenbrier West (25-18, 25-10) and Nicholas County (25-12, 25-9). Carli Raye led Wyoming East with 18 kills and Kaitlyn Trent dropped 12 kills. Lauren Staton had 21 assists and Karlee […]
Herbert Hoover erases 16-point halftime deficit to defeat Independence, 37-30
ELKVIEW, W.Va. — Herbert Hoover overcame a 95-minute weather delay, a determined group of Independence Patriots and a sizable halftime deficit to win the WVSSAC Kickoff Classic, sponsored by the Army National Guard, 37-30 in a game that ended under foggy conditions in the early hours of Friday morning.
Check info, register if you did not receive Thursday’s WVU Alert system test
The University tested the WVU Alert system for the Morgantown, Keyser and Beckley campuses at 1 p.m. Thursday (Aug. 29). Faculty, staff, students and other members of the University community who did not receive text message or email during the test are asked to visit alert.wvu.edu to add or update contact information.
Football Recap: Princeton Starts Season with Win Against Capital
Princeton took care of business in their home opener on Thursday (and then some). They blew past the Capital Cougars, posting a 41-12 win at home. Given the Tigers' advantage in MaxPreps' West Virginia football rankings (they are ranked fourth, while the Cougars are ranked 46th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Lewisburg’s Carnegie Hall has more on the inside than just a stage
LEWISBURG, WV (WOAY)- “People around here don’t quite know, how big our building actually is,” said Philip McLaughlin, Carnegie Hall Marketing Director. Carnegie Hall is known for hosting performances for people to go and see. However, with this large space, there is more to see inside than just from a theater seat.
Democratic candidates speak face-to-face with voters in West Virginia
WEIRTON, W.Va. (WTRF) – We often see political ads and social media posts of candidates’ viewpoints throughout their campaign, but hearing from them firsthand can give a different perspective. That’s why as we approach the upcoming November election in West Virginia, the Hancock and Brooke County Democratic Executive Committees and Democratic Women brought several of […]
Two Fayette County schools receive grants from West Virginia Department of Education
OAK HILL, WV (WVNS) — Two Fayette County schools have received grants to keep their curriculums growing. The West Virginia Department of Education awarded Oak Hill High School and Fayette PK-8 $15,000 each in order to expand one thing – their gardens. The Farm to School grants will allow each garden program the chance to […]
5th Annual Great Beckley Beer Festival soon to open
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — The Great Beckley Beer Festival returns for its fifth year atop the Beckley Intermodal Gateway. Featuring over 60 different samples of beer, cider, and wine from 18 different West Virginia and Ohio craft breweries, the Great Beer Festival is hoping to sell out of its tickets. Due to limited space, only […]
25th Annual Oak Leaf Festival continues through the weekend
OAK HILL, WV (WVNS) — The 25th annual Oak Leaf Festival was going strong throughout the town of Oak Hill on Thursday, August 29, 2024. Running from August 24th until September 1st for the 2024 season, the festival has dozens of events lined up for locals and visitors alike to enjoy. From live performances at […]
New 911 director appointed in Mercer County at celebration for retiring director
PRINCETON, WV (WVNS) – It was a bittersweet day for the Mercer County 911 Center on Thursday, August 29, 2024. A celebration was held for the retirement of long-time 911 director Robert Hoge. Hoge was the director of the 911 Center for 27 years. In his time there he did much more than just direct. […]
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