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Local groups in Raleigh County trying to help a family in need with a fundraiser
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) – Tragedy recently struck a family of seven in Raleigh County. The family lost all of their belongings in a house fire in the Beckley area. Support for the family continued to grow, and that’s how Trena Dacal learned about the incident. The Executive Director of the United Way of Southern West […]
These upcoming tournaments are for a very good cause
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) – Dragon’s Den Gaming is hosting tournaments throughout August for a good cause. Starting on August 3rd, tournaments are being held to help out the Humane Society of Raleigh County. Buy-in for the tournaments will be a 5 to 10 dollar bag of cat or dog food. If you do not want […]
Absentee ballots in West Virginia
PRINCETON, WV (WVNS) – Absentee ballots are a way for those who are unavailable to vote in-person to still cast their vote. Absentee ballots are available online in West Virginia. In West Virginia, certain registered voters may receive and vote an absentee ballot bymail. West Virginians are encouraged to vote in person if you are […]
The Beckley Arts Festival kicked off for its 6th year
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY)- This four-day event started with a basket-making session at the Raleigh County playhouse. The event brings all art forms together for a fun-filled weekend. “On Friday, you can do a lot of theater-centric workshops at the Raleigh Playhouse and Theater. These are all free to the public. I think it’s really good for people that are interested in getting into theater or that already are in theater,” Saja Montegue, Bex Arts Festival President. “And then Saturday is our big unfair event. That’s an annual one that’s really fun. It’s all about interactive buying art, live music, food, chat, dance and there’s a bouncy house. It’s just like a big, huge, fun party on the street. Then Sunday is our youth museum day, so you can go spend your entire day at the museum and see even more theater events and get a peek at their planetarium display as well.”
GVBC hosts Homer Hickam for exclusive ‘Oktober Sky Oktoberfest’ beer
LEWISBURG, WV (WVNS) — October isn’t for a couple more months, but Greenbrier Valley Brewing Company is kicking off the season early. GBVC is collaborating with Author, former NASA engineer, and fellow West Virginian, Homer Hickam. The Greenbrier Valley Brewing Company in Lewisburg is ‘ready for takeoff’ with their collaboration with Homer Hickam. 59News spoke […]
WVU Medicine Princeton Community Hospital hosts United Way Day
PRINCETON, WV (WVNS) — WVU Medicine Princeton Community Hospital rolled out the food trucks and the dunk tank for their first United Way Day! PCH hosted its first United Way Day in order to kick start fundraising for the organization. The hospital invited employees and visitors alike to come partake in delicious food and some […]
50 teachers to pursue master’s degrees through Kanawha County Schools, WVU
KANAWHA COUNTY, WV (WOWK) – Kanawha County Schools and West Virginia University celebrated 50 teachers who were chosen to get their master’s degrees Friday. The degrees will be in literacy education with a reading specialist certification. The teachers will be able to pursue their degrees online, and it will be paid for by Kanawha County […]
Sunday marks 5th anniversary of cold case murder
KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. (WSAZ) - Sunday will mark the fifth anniversary of the shooting death of a woman from Dunbar -- a case that remains unsolved to this day. The Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office is looking for any information to help them solve the murder of Alice Maria Washington.
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