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The Norman Jordan African American Arts & Heritage Academy Wins West Virginia Symphony Diversity in Arts Award
CHARLESTON, W.VA. (7/9/24) – The West Virginia Symphony Orchestra (WVSO) announces the winner of the 2024 Diversity in Arts Award, The Norman Jordan African American Arts & Heritage Academy (NJAAAHA). The WVSO’s Diversity in Arts Award recognizes significant contributions of an individual or organization in West Virginia that have...
Cooling shelters open across north central West Virginia
CLARKSBURG, W.Va. (WBOY) — With West Virginia undergoing high temperatures this month as well as its most widespread drought in nearly 20 years, some groups across the region have opened their doors for those who need a space to cool off. First United Methodist Church in Clarksburg has opened...
7-Brew Coffee drive-thru opens in Beckley
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — A new drive-through coffee stand was open on Robert. C. Byrd Drive in Beckley on Monday, July 15, 2025, and the manager said the new business has had a warm welcome from customers. Seven Brew Coffee offers 20,000 combinations of coffee drinks, starting with the original “Blondie.” The Beckley location is […]
2nd annual Princeton Public Library chess tournament to be held in Mercer County
PRINCETON, WV (WVNS) – Do you consider yourself a chess master? If so, you can put your wits to the test at The 2nd annual chess tournament at Princeton City Hall on Saturday, July 19, 2024. One of the unique things about this tournament is it will be overseen by the 2021 WV Chess Association’s […]
Dry conditions cause brush fires to blaze in Mercer County
PRINCETON, WV (WVNS) – There is an uptick of brush fries in Mercer County. The Mercer County Office of Emergency Management tracked 5 brush fires within the past week. Brush fires are not normally an issue until fire season begins in October, but with the dry weather we are experiencing, these fires are more likely […]
The two Bluefields earn free lemonade due to the extremely high temps
BLUEFIELD, WV (WVNS) – It hit 90 degrees at Mercer County Airport on July 15. Do you know what that means? The Chamber of Commerce of the Two Virginias is offering free lemonade this Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. You can find their locations at the Tailyard Dog Park in Bluefield, West Virginia […]
Tom’s in Oak Hill robbed for second time in five months
OAK HILL, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Tom’s, a local restaurant in Oak Hill, was broken into and robbed last night, marking the second such incident in the past five months. General Manager Crystal Louisos confirmed that the robbery occurred after midnight early Tuesday, ensuring that no customers or staff were present at the time. Surveillance footage […]
59th annual West Virginia State Water Festival to take over Hinton for a week full of water and fun
HINTON, WV (WVNS) – The 59th annual West Virginia State Water Festival is kicking off this Saturday in Hinton. On Saturday, July 20, 2024, the festival will begin with several events, including the pet parade at 9:30 A.M. and music performances at Saturdays in the Park starting at 5 P.M. There will also be water […]
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