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Students get 'Movin' and Groovin'' in Charleston to prepare for a new school year
CHALRESTON, W.Va (WCHS) — The first day of school is right around the corner and an event was held at the Charleston Town Center Mall Saturday to help kids prepare for the new school year. Movin' and Groovin' featured free giveaways and free or discounted services from local vendors...
Hungriest Mother Food Challenges winners brought their appetite Saturday
MARION, Va. (WJHL) – The area’s most competitive eaters gathered in downtown Marion on Saturday at the Hungriest Mother Food Festival Challenges to determine whose appetite was ready to win. The competition featured a dozen local businesses, food trucks, and restaurants. The food was sweet, savory, and even pickled. Michael Karnes will be keeping his […]
Bakers face off to be named the best at the second annual Pepperoni Roll Contest
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — Local bakers gathered at GoMart Ballpark in Charleston for the second annual Pepperoni Roll Contest. The bakers whipped up their best iterations of the West Virginia staple to compete for the prestigious Golden Thumb Awards. Both judge's choice and the people's choice awards were up for grabs.
Virginia Tech basketball 4-star commit has impressive touch around the basket
Recruiting in the Class of 2025 is off to a good start for Virginia Tech and head coach Mike Young. So far, the Hokies have addressed front-court needs with commitments from Christian Gurdak and Sin'Cere Jones. Jones was the first to commit on June 16 and the Portsmouth, Virginia native...
Intake policy at Greenbrier Humane Society temporarily changed due to being at full capacity
LEWISBURG, WV (WVNS) — Due to being at full capacity, the intake policy at the Greenbrier Humane Society will be temporarily changed. According to members of the Greenbrier Humane Society, because they are at full capacity the humane society can only take in sick or injured animals as of Friday, July 19, 2024. The change […]
West Virginia Weather: High Pressure Brings Heat, Sporadic Rain Expected
Charleston, WV – Residents should prepare for a hot and humid day with temperatures climbing to 88°F. The National Weather Service indicates that high pressure from the north and a southern disturbance will lead to scattered rain showers and possible thunderstorms, especially in higher elevations. Charleston is expected...
West Virginia governor’s bulldog gets her own bobblehead after GOP convention appearance
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice’s English bulldog is getting her own bobblehead. The National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum in Milwaukee announced plans Friday for a bobblehead doll for the 60-pound (27-kilogram) Babydog. It comes after her appearance on stage with the governor at the Republican National Convention in the city on Tuesday night.
Betly celebrates 1 year of iGaming in West Virginia by giving back
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – It’s a major milestone in the world of gaming for West Virginians! Friday marks the first anniversary of iGaming in the state. To mark the anniversary, Betly Casino and Sportsbook is celebrating with a generous donation to a local charity. They gave United Way of Central West Virginia $5,000! “It’s important […]
Local school librarian nominated as finalist for 2025 West Virginia Service Personnel of the Year
MARSHALL COUNTY, W.Va. (WTRF) — A Marshall County School employee is gaining state-wide recognition for her exceptional role in serving two elementary schools. Nicole McCulley is among five finalists for the 2025 West Virginia Service Personnel of the Year. She serves as Center McMechen and Glen Dale Elementary School’s librarian. Her peers recognized McCulley’s dedication […]
Lobbyists file reports covering 2024 West Virginia legislative session expenses
CHARLESTON — Lobbying expenses on lawmakers during the West Virginia Legislature’s 2024 regular session earlier this year were on par with expenses during the same time period last year, while one county government and one public university filed contracts for lobbying services by a July 1 deadline. Registered...
Body recovered from Summersville Lake identified as missing man
UPDATE: (5 p.m. Friday, July 19) – West Virginia State Police have confirmed a body found in Summersville Lake is that of a Morgantown man who went missing in the area Sunday. According to West Virginia State Police, the man has been identified as 44-year-old Scott David Saylor. He was first reported missing Monday, July […]
Free Lemonade Days return to the Bluefields
BLUEFIELD, WV (WVNS) – The hot temperatures from earlier in the week earned the Bluefields free lemonade on Friday, July 19, 2024. The Chamber of Commerce of the Two Virginias has made a deal since 1939 that if temperatures hit 90 degrees or higher at the Mercer County Airport, they will give out free lemonade. […]
Country Roads Band performs at Friday in the Park
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Members of the Beckley community made their way out to Word Park on Friday for the latest Friday in the Park event featuring the Country Roads Band. Also featured as part of the event were a number of on-site vendors, including the Patriot Food Wagon which served burgers and hotdogs, and […]
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