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24 Hours of Appalachia ‘Miners and Loggers Delight’ promises economic boost and supports charitable causes
Hinton, WV and southern West Virginia is set to welcome thrill-seekers and adventure enthusiasts from across the nation for the highly anticipated event, “24 Hours of Appalachia: Miners and Loggers Delight,” taking place on July 26-28, 2024. This exhilarating 24-hour endurance rally is expected to draw a sizable...
CAMC named ‘Best Regional Hospital’ by U.S. News and World Report
CAMC has been recognized as a Best Regional Hospital in the annual Best Hospitals rankings and ratings for 2024-25 by U.S. News & World Report. This is the second year in a row CAMC has earned this designation. CAMC also has been recognized as a High Performing Hospital in eight...
Mercer County CVB targeting summertime tourism
PRINCETON, WV (WVNS) – Summer is in and schools are out. That means kids and families are looking for fun things to do to fill their time. Luckily, the Mercer County Convention and Visitors Bureau has you covered. Not only are there multiple parks and trails to keep the kids occupied during the summer,the members […]
New Summit Christian Academy to open its doors in Fall 2024
PRINCETON, WV (WVNS) – There will be a new school opening its doors in Mercer County during the fall of 2024. Johnston Chapel Baptist Church in Princeton will be opening Summit Christian Academy which will be housed inside its church. It will offer a Christ-centered education for grades 5 through 12 as well as many […]
Senator Manchin announces $4.7 million grant to help southern WV families and children
PRINCETON, WV (WVNS) – Senator Joe Manchin approved a huge grant set to help families all over southern West Virginia. More than $4.7 million is going to the Community Action of South East West Virginia’s Head Start Programs in Mercer and Summers Counties. Senator Manchin announced the funding comes from the U.S. Department of Health […]
Founder of iconic West Virginia pizza chain Gino's dies
William Kenneth "Kenney" Grant, the founder and owner of the iconic West Virginia chain Gino's Pizza and Spaghetti House, has died. He was 94.Grant died Wednesday, according to an obituary posted by Beard Mortuary funeral home. Remembering William Kenneth "Kenney" Grant A native of Huntington, Grant founded Gino's in 1961. He gradually expanded the business, which currently has around 40 locations around West Virginia. Grant also owned several locations of another West Virginia staple, Tudor's Biscuit World.Grant remained committed to supporting the Huntington community throughout his life, including the Marshall Artist Series, the arts and entertainment organization for Marshall University."Kenney was a visionary, he was not one to be satisfied with being just another pizza place, he always wanted more for his hometown and tried to bring that to them," the obituary said. "In his attempt to become a successful businessman, Kenney never failed to forget his roots."He is survived by three children, six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Lawsuit could be filed over painting of Babydog in West Virginia State Capitol
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) — She may be one of the most loved pets in America right now, but a painting of Babydog may now be the subject of a legal fight. Attorney Harvey Peyton has been contacted by people concerned about Babydog’s image being painted into a historic mural in the Capitol Rotunda. He wants […]
City Fire Department Nets More than $80,000 in Grant Money from Federal Homeland Security for Training
Earlier this month, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (I-WV) announced the awarding of $405,866 from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) through their Assistance to Firefighters Grant’s (AFG) program. Five fire departments received funding, four of which were in North Central West Virginia....
US News and World Reports names local hospital among the best in the nation
PRINCETON, WV (WVNS) – When you need to go to the hospital, you want to be sure that the one you are going to is a good one. In that vein, Princeton locals have some reassuring news. WVU Medicine Princeton Community Hospital is ranked one of the best in the nation according to U.S. News […]
Alleged monster terrorized Raleigh County community during the 1930s
FIRECO, WV (LOOTPRESS) – In the 1930s, residents of Fireco in Raleigh County were gripped with fear and curiosity as an unknown creature terrorized the town. Locals reported a series of gruesome incidents involving decapitated dogs and brain-eaten hogs, which forced everyone to stay indoors after dark. This mysterious creature, dubbed the Fireco Monster or […]
Lionsbridge advances, VB United ousted in USL 2 playoffs
NEWPORT NEWS (WAVY) – Isaiah Chisolm scored at the 89 minute mark of Lionsbridge FC’s USL 2 quarterfinal playoff match up against the Western Mass Pioneers, sending the Newport News club to Sunday’s semifinals. Lionsbridge fell behind 1-0 but rallied to tie it and eventually won it on the late game heroics from Chisolm. Friday’s […]
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