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Summers County updating emergency radio towers
HINTON, WV (WVNS) — Radios are crucial when it comes to communicating during emergency situations. Summers County is finally bringing their emergency radio towers up to snuff in preparation for a total overhaul in order to make their communication the best it can be. Summers County’s current emergency radio tower system is anywhere from 25 […]
$200K approved for repurpose study of former coal-fired power plant in Glen Lyn
GLEN LYN, Va. (WVVA) - The fate of a closed coal-fired power plant is the focus of a study into its future usefulness in Giles County. A grant submitted by Giles County to the Appalachian Regional Commission was recently given a green-light. County administrator, Chris McKlarney says Appalachian Power still...
Big changes coming to the ACT Test
HINTON, WV (WVNS) — There are some big changes coming to the ACT Test, the non-profit announced on Monday. The science portion of the test is being made optional for students. This means only English, reading, and mathematics remain as core sections that result in a college-reportable score. David Warvel, Superintendent of Summers County Schools […]
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...
Person seriously injured in mining accident
RALEIGH COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Investigation underway after a woman was seriously injured in a mining accident. West Virginia Director, Marketing and Communications Andy Malinoski confirmed to Lootpress that a serious injury occurred at the Wyco Surface Mine on July 12, 2024. The incident is currently under joint investigation by WVOMHST and MSHA. Malinoski said […]
Inside the Numbers: 2023-24 Men’s Golf
ATHENS, W.Va. – Over the last few years at the conclusion of the academic year, the Concord University Sports Information Department takes a look back at each sport's program success in the recently completed season in an Inside the Numbers series. The final fall sport to take the spotlight is men's golf from the 2023-24 season. 10- Consecutive rounds in the 70s for Carson Proffitt during the fall season. 18- Finish for Indiana Eades at the Mountain East Conference Championship in October—the highest finisher for the Mountain Lions. 21- Rounds played by Peyton Watts during the fall and spring seasons....
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 […]
New program hopes to reduce domestic violence in Raleigh County
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) – Domestic violence is a real concern in the United States and more locally, in the Mountain State. According to the National Coalition of Domestic Violence, 33.6 percent of West Virginia women and 41.2 percent of West Virginia men experience domestic violence. The Raleigh County Day Report Center is starting a Batterer […]
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 […]
Mayor Copenhaver provides update on water lines and plant
ALDERSON W.Va. (WVDN) – Following a recent council meeting, Alderson Mayor, Travis Copenhaver, issued an update on the ongoing water line and water plant projects. The following is his statement: “In this past Thursday’s council meeting, we made the water project work schedule official. “The water plant project will go out for bid on Thursday, […] The post Mayor Copenhaver provides update on water lines and plant appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Color Dash to Benefit Appalachia
OAK HILL, WV (WVDN) – Color bursts forth in dynamic fashion on August 3rd when, for the second year, ACE Adventure Resort will host the Color Dash for Hope. This 5K timed run will start at 10:00 a.m. Saturday at the resort’s water park. The race is a fun celebration where participants start the race […] The post Color Dash to Benefit Appalachia appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
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 […]
Lewisburg arts organizations’ first-time collaboration set to present The Hunchback of Notre Dame
LEWISBURG W.Va. (WVDN) – For the first time, Greenbrier Valley Theatre (GVT), Carnegie Hall, and Greenbrier Valley Chorale (GVC), have teamed up to present a spectacular staged concert version of The Hunchback of Notre Dame on Thursday, July 25, at 7:30 p.m., Friday, July 26, at 7:30 p.m., and Saturday, July 27, at 3 p.m. […] The post Lewisburg arts organizations’ first-time collaboration set to present The Hunchback of Notre Dame appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Power outage planned for parts of Pocahontas and Greenbrier counties
POCAHONTAS COUNTY/GREENBRIER COUNTY, WV (WVNS) — Two power outages are planned for parts of Pocahontas and Greenbrier counties for facility upgrades. One power outage will be from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, and around 600 customers in the Cass, Dunmore, Durbin, Green Bank, and Stony Bottom areas of Pocahontas County […]
Ronceverte Food Pantry finds new home
In a meeting last night, the Ronceverte Food Pantry Board of Directors worked through the details of acquiring the former Nazarene Church located on Route 219. The current building is structurally unsound and will be demolished. A new building housing the food pantry will replace it. Mayor Deena Pack attended...
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