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Summer music series in Oak Hill
OAK HILL, WV (WVNS) – Good music and food is making its way to Oak Hill on Saturday, July 13th. The second concert series called ‘Groovin in the Hills’ is set to be hosted at the Lively Amphitheatre. Different musical performances and food trucks are on the table for all who attend. Allyson Wyatt, Chairperson […]
WVU Tech hosts hands-on summer visit day for prospective students
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — WVU Tech hosted one of their summer visit days on Friday, July 12, 2024. These visits are free for high school students to attend to get more information on the programs WVU Tech offers. The visits days are not like normal college visits as WVU...
Oak Hill Assistant City Manager, Dae Dae Kirk Retires
OAK HILL, WV (WOAY) – The city of Oak Hill is making a bittersweet announcement. The assistant city manager, Dae Dae Kirk, is retiring. After 37 years of working for the city of Oak Hill, Kirk says that the time is now. Coworkers, family, and friends joined together at...
Never Have I Ever: 59News Reporter Michael Hare tries Mountain Biking
FAYETTEVILLE, WV (WVNS) – 59News staff are embarking on adventures throughout the month of July. Specifically, they are doing things they have never done before. 59News reporter Michael Hare went mountain biking. Michael has experience riding dirt bikes, but mountain biking was a whole new adventure. “I really enjoy riding dirt bikes. It’s obviously much […]
Six killed in traffic crashes on Va. highways during July 4 holiday
RICHMOND – Preliminary data indicates six individuals lost their lives in six traffic crashes during the five-day statistical counting period designated for the July 4, 2024, holiday. Of those who died, one was a pedestrian struck in a hit-and-run crash, four were drivers and one was a passenger. The fatal crashes took place in the City of Richmond and the counties of Bedford, Charles City, Henrico and Wythe counties. Two of the fatal crashes occurred in Bedford County. During the two-day statistical counting period for July 4, 2023, traffic crashes claimed seven lives on Virginia’s highways.*
Top 3 running backs Virginia Tech will face in 2024
The Virginia Tech football team added some key pieces from the transfer portal this offseason to a defense that had a lot of retainment from the 2023 season. Along the defensive line, the Hokies have Antwaun Powell-Ryland and Josh Fuga returning, while transfers Aeneas Peebles from Duke, Kelvin Gilliam from Oklahoma, Khurtiss Perry from Alabama, and Kemari Copeland from Iowa Western Community College all transferred and supply a ton of depth.
Tennessee and Virginia Tech unveil new uniforms for 2024 season
(WCYB) — The Tennessee Volunteers and Virginia Tech Hokies will both be getting a new look for the upcoming football season, with both teams releasing new uniforms ahead of the 2024 season. Virginia Tech Hokies. Although Virginia Tech's were leaked a day early due to EA's College Football 25...
Appalachian Botanical Co. – purveyor of aromatherapy and second chances
Located not far from Highway 119 on Daniel Boone Parkway in Foster, Appalachian Botanical Co. produces lavender-infused body care, aromatherapy, culinary and home goods, and distributes similar products from other local West Virginian companies. The company is also known for its support to individuals who have come out of rehab,...
Virginia Tech baseball has a number of players hoping to hear name called at MLB Draft
All-Star Weekend is well underway in Arlington, Texas, ahead of the upcoming All-Star Game and all of the festivities surrounding the mid-summer event. The Home Run Derby will be Monday night at Globe Life Field, home of the Texas Rangers, with the mid-summer classic Tuesday night. Before all of that...
West All Stars walk off North, 2-1, advance to All Star Baseball finals
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — The West All Stars got an RBI hit from Blacksburg's Major Marshall to defeat the defending champs from the North, 2-1, Saturday at Liberty Baseball Stadium. The win guarantees the West a spot in the Virginia Commonwealth Games gold medal match on Sunday at 2:30pm.
Watch: Darryl Talley states case for NFL Hall of Fame induction, reflects on football career
West Virginia University football and Buffalo Bills great Darryl Talley is in Morgantown this weekend supporting fellow Mountaineer alum Brian Jozwiak’s fundraising efforts for WVU Medicine Children’s. Talley is also in town to kick off a campaign for what he and his family hope results in his eventual...
Excessive heat watch issued for Tuesday in Virginia, West Virginia and Maryland
The National Weather Service has issued an excessive heat watch for Tuesday in Rockingham County and Harrisonburg. Dangerously hot conditions are expected with heat index values up to 105 degrees possible. Extreme heat and humidity will significantly increase the potential for heat-related illnesses, particularly for those working or participating in...
Southeast Ohio, West Virginia Weather: High Heat, Humidity, and Storms on the Horizon
Charleston, WV – Southeast Ohio and West Virginia residents are bracing for another hot and muggy day as temperatures are expected to surpass the 90-degree mark. Coupled with rising humidity, the National Weather Service forecasts that the day will feel even warmer. According to the National Weather Service, isolated...
West Virginia officials, politicians provide statements on Trump rally shooting
BUTLER, PA (WVNS) — Former President Donald Trump was rushed off of a stage during a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, after gunshots rang out in what is being investigated as an assassination attempt. Multiple Mountain State politicians and officials provided the following statements on the apparent assassination attempt. All of my prayers go out […]
Mostly clear skies tonight; warm and sunny for your Sunday
Saturday evening will have a few clouds around and perhaps a rogue shower or two. The biggest talking point will be how warm it is, starting off in the 80s for those with evening plans. Thankfully, we’ll cool off quite nicely tonight as overnight lows drop into the 60s. Along with mostly clear skies, makes […]
West Virginia holding a hunting lottery with the winner going on a hunting TV show
Gov. Jim Justice announced that the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) will begin accepting applications for an archery lottery deer hunt at Twin Falls Resort State Park and that one lucky hunter will be chosen to participate in an episode of Whitetail Frenzy TV.
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