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West Virginia Weekend Weather: Heatwave Brings Soaring Temperatures Across the State
West Virginia – A significant warming trend will sweep across West Virginia starting Friday, bringing hot and dry conditions through the weekend and into early next week. Saturday will see a notable increase in temperatures, reaching highs around 87 degrees in Charleston. Cities like Huntington and Parkersburg will experience similar warmth, with highs nearing 90 degrees. Elkins and Beckley will be slightly cooler, topping out in the mid-80s. Sunny skies will dominate the forecast, offering little relief from the heat.
Pennington Gap man found guilty of 11 counts of rape
PENNINGTON GAP, Va. (WCYB) — A Pennington Gap man has been found guilty by a jury of 11 counts of rape, Lee County Commonwealth's Attorney H. Fuller Cridlin said Thursday. Daniel Vanover was found guilty following a multi-day trial. "This conviction is the result of the tireless efforts of...
Resident Along Indian Creek Are Filing Dozens Of Lawsuits Against Mining Companies
A few weeks ago Pineville residents gathered in a community center where lawyers were waiting for them, forms in hand. There has been an ongoing crisis around Indian Creek where residents say their water has been contaminated by mining – and now they are taking legal action. On August...
Community Support Highlights Search for Stolen Yukon After State Fair Theft
LEWISBURG, W.Va. (WVDN) — Susie Wyatt, a Greenbrier County resident, is still searching for her stolen 2012 Yukon Denali after it was taken from the State Fair of West Virginia grounds on Aug. 18. In a recent social media post, Wyatt expressed deep gratitude for the community’s support and provided an update on the […] The post Community Support Highlights Search for Stolen Yukon After State Fair Theft appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Dr. Peterson emphasizes connection and encouragement on his first day as Bluefield University President
BLUEFIELD, VA (WVNS) — The tenth President of Bluefield University, Dr. Steven Peterson, was welcomed to campus as his tenure began on Monday, August 19, 2024. In celebration of Dr. Peterson’s new start as President and to build connections with members of faculty and staff, a breakfast for the employees took place in Shott Hall’s […]
Back from the Brink: See Virginia’s Restored Elk Herd
RICHMOND, Va. (WFXR) — The restoration of Virginia’s wild elk herd is a success story. Now, you can see that success up close and in person. The Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (VDWR) has announced registration for guided elk viewing tours is now open. Those tours will run on Thursdays in September and Tuesdays in […]
On This Day in 2011: Powerful earthquake rocks Virginia
LOUISA, Va. (WWBT) - A massive earthquake centered in Louisa County struck the East Coast on Aug. 23, 2011. The quake, which hit just before 2 p.m. that day, measured 5.8 on the Richter scale. It was centered about 5 miles south of Mineral. It was felt as far north...
Archaeologists in Virginia unearth colonial-era garden with clues about its enslaved gardeners
WILLIAMSBURG, Va. (AP) — Archaeologists in Virginia are uncovering one of colonial America’s most lavish displays of opulence: An ornamental garden where a wealthy politician and enslaved gardeners grew exotic plants from around the world. Such plots of land dotted Britain’s colonies and served as status symbols for...
A Virginia mom has been missing for over 3 weeks. Her husband has now been charged with concealing a body, police say
The husband of Mamta Kafle Bhatt, a 28-year-old Virginia mother who has been missing for over three weeks, has been charged with concealing a body in connection with her disappearance, which has received an outpour of community attention and prompted authorities to conduct hundreds of interviews and execute 10 related search warrants.
Southampton Academy receives Dollar General Literacy Foundation grant
Southampton Academy is one of 15 Virginia schools to receive a share of The Dollar General Literacy Foundation’s (DGLF) youth literacy grants. DGLF announced Thursday that it awarded over $55,000 to nonprofit organizations, libraries, and schools in Virginia, including $3,948 to Southampton Academy. These funds are part of over $4 million recently distributed nationwide, aimed […] The post Southampton Academy receives Dollar General Literacy Foundation grant appeared first on The Tidewater News.
Weekend Fun: Food Trucks, Indigo Girls, and the National Book Festival
Summer isn’t over yet. Fill your sunny weekend with music, art, and food at these events in NoVA and DC. School may be back in session for many families in NoVA, but that doesn’t mean that summer fun has to come to an end just yet. Embrace the final days of the season with exciting weekend events like concerts, festivals, and museum exhibits from August 23–25.
Va. Rep. Don Beyer at DNC criticizes GOP stance, says he is 'instinctively anti-tariff'
Virginia Rep. Don Beyer said tariffs on imports will "have a huge inflationary impact on the economy" in the United States as he spoke to Scripps News on Wednesday from the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. Rep. Beyer, a Democrat, pushed back in no uncertain terms about his opposition to...
Grocery inflation and end of federal aid strain local food banks
Pandemic-era food aid from the federal government ended earlier this year, and inflation has also taken its toll. Those are just two reasons why visits to local food pantries are way up. WMRA’s Ayse Pirge reports. Les Sinclair is the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank’s communications and PR manager....
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