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Raleigh County Sheriff’s Office reminds drivers about school zone laws
RALEIGH COUNTY, WV (WVNS) — As the school year begins, the Raleigh County Sheriff’s Office reminded drivers about school zone laws. According to a press release from the Raleigh County Sheriff’s Office, members of the Raleigh County Sheriff’s Office and the West Virginia Southern Regional Highway Safety Program will patrol bus routes school zones throughout […]
West Virginia Jazz Orchestra performing two Labor Day concerts Sept. 1-2
GREENBRIER COUNTY, W.Va. (Hinton News) - The West Virginia Jazz Orchestra will be performing two Labor Day Observance concerts. The first concert will be on Sunday, September 1, at 5 p.m. at the newly opened Country Roads Beer Inc. in White Sulphur Springs. The second concert will be on September 2, at Island Park Amphitheater in Ronceverte, West Virginia. The concert will begin at 5 p.m. Both concerts are free and open to the public and to salute the hard-working men, women and the Greenbrier Valley and Alleghany Highlands. The West Virginia Jazz Orchestra is a 22-piece big band playing classic big band music. It was established in the year 2000. Come and celebrate Labor Day with the West Virginia Jazz Orchestra. The post West Virginia Jazz Orchestra performing two Labor Day concerts Sept. 1-2 appeared first on The Hinton News.
Drought Intensifies; Record Chilly Start, But Heat is Coming
WOAY-TV (Oak Hill, WV): Following record minimum temperatures this morning, much warmer weather makes a return, but the drought is getting worse. Chief Meteorologist Chad Merrill has the latest forecast. Click. . The Greenbrier River level is far below normal and the water table continues to decline and the current...
Test of WVU Alert system scheduled for Aug. 29
To ensure proper communication during an emergency, West Virginia University will conduct a test of the WVU Alert system at 1 p.m. Thursday (Aug. 29) on the Morgantown, Keyser and Beckley campuses. Faculty and staff must register for the emergency messaging system. If you are already registered, we encourage you...
15% increase in provider waiver rates, 50 people to be removed from IDD waiver list in West Virginia
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) — Financial help is coming for those who help care for the developmentally disabled. Gov. Jim Justice (R-WV) announced on Thursday a 15% increase in provider waiver rates. These will begin on Oct. 1. Issues raised by waiver and state plan service providers have included workforce pressures, staffing shortages, turnover and reimbursement […]
Warner announces nearly $1 million in Election Security Grants approved by the WV State Election Commission
Charleston, W.Va. (Hinton News) – On Monday, West Virginia’s State Election Commission (SEC) approved the latest round of Help America Vote Act (HAVA) grant applications filed by counties to further bolster election security and purchase new equipment. The bipartisan SEC voted unanimously on Monday to distribute $970,000 of grant money between all 24 counties that applied this grant cycle. County recipients are Barbour, Berkeley, Braxton, Cabell, Doddridge, Fayette, Grant, Hampshire, Hancock, Hardy, Harrison, Jackson, Kanawha, Mason, McDowell, Mercer, Monongalia, Putnam, Ritchie, Tucker, Upshur, Wayne, Wirt, and Wood. Over the past four years, the SEC has approved over $3.9 million of HAVA funding for the state’s 55 counties. Since 2017, with state and county...
Alderson to host ‘The Writers Station – A Writer’s Open Mic’
Cheryl Mansley and Reni Fulton have teamed up to bring a monthly Writer’s Open Mic to Alderson, WV. The first will take place on Saturday, September 28th, from 6 pm to 8 pm at the Train Depot, #1 Railroad Avenue in Alderson. Writers of original poetry, prose, short fiction,...
Greenbrier Valley Theatre offers 11 weeks of after school programing
The temperatures are slowly starting to dip, the State Fair of West Virginia has officially wrapped up, and summer is quickly coming to a close. Soon school will be back in session, much to the students’ dismay. After that final bell rings and school is dismissed, send your kids to Greenbrier Valley Theatre’s drama classes. These classes, beginning on September 9 and running through November 20, are open to students ages four through 18. Theatre classes provide opportunities for students to learn life skills through play, including empathy, public speaking, critical thinking, effective problem solving, collaboration and imagination, and much more in a safe and supportive environment. All skill levels are welcome.
Charleston, WV to Hit 81 Degrees as Sunshine Dominates the Forecast
Charleston, WV – Sunny skies will dominate West Virginia on Thursday, bringing pleasant weather across the state. Charleston will reach 81°F, while Huntington peaks at 82°F, making for a warm and inviting day. The US National Weather Service in Charleston predicts fair weather with mild temperatures throughout...
Do school dress codes prepare students for the real world?
HINTON, WV (WVNS) – Dress codes can be quite the buzz kill for students as the new school year begins. However, many schools around the nation are continuing to tighten up on their dress codes. While not too many school nearby are changing their stances, it is important to know what the code is for […]
Hinton bingo night to help Summers County Council on Aging better the entire county
HINTON, WV (WVNS) – Are you looking for a good old-fashioned bingo night? The Summers County Council on Aging is hosting a bingo and raffle fundraiser on Saturday, August 24, 2024 at the Summers County Memorial Building. Council on Aging Director Cindy Garrett told 59News the proceeds from this bingo will be used to help […]
Man arrested in Summers County on drug-related charges
HINTON, WV (WVNS) – It has been a busy year for the Summers County Sheriff’s Department. Some of that work finally paid off, culminating in the arrest of an alleged fentanyl distributer in the county. On the morning of August 21, 2024, Sheriff Justin Faris arrested Alfred Armstead in a coordinated traffic stop. I did […]
With Dog Bites Rising, USPS Preps W.Va. Mail Carriers For Risks
This year, the number of dog bites on mail carriers in West Virginia and Kentucky is on the rise, according to Alan Lewis, United States Postal Service (USPS) safety manager for the two states. The states reported 113 dog bites last fiscal year, which ended in September 2023. This fiscal...
Will Volleyball, Softball Championships See New Sites in West Virginia? WVSSAC Lists Hosts for 2025-28
The WVSSAC has announced the host sites for the upcoming state wrestling and softball championships. Huntington has been selected as the host city for the state wrestling championship for 2025-28. This extends Huntington’s legacy as the host city, marking 42 consecutive years by the conclusion of the 2028 championship.
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