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Vendors at Alderson Independence Day Celebration
ALDERSON, WV (WVNS) – The Town of Alderson held the biggest 4th of July celebration in the Mountain State. While the parade is one of the biggest attractions, a lot of local vendors set up to showcase their creations. From food to personalized items, there was a lot available to buy. 59News had the chance […]
WVU Medicine Princeton Community Hospital hosts nursing students from seven nursing programs
PRINCETON, WV (WVNS) — Several nursing students from programs across both Virginias got the chance to earn some practical knowledge at WVU Medicine Princeton Community Hospital over the summer. This program was the biggest it had ever been, hosting 29 students from seven different nursing programs in both Virginia and West Virginia. The externship program […]
Princeton residents are getting ready for next First Friday concert!
PRINCETON, WV (WVNS) — Princeton residents are looking forward to another First Friday concert coming to the city on July 5, 2024 – especially since an art walk has also been added to the event. The First Fridays concert series, which started back when COVID restrictions were first lifting, was a way to get people […]
Sandstone Falls: A natural marvel on the New River
SANDSTONE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Sandstone Falls, the largest waterfall on the New River, spans a dramatic 1,500 feet across, dropping between 10 to 25 feet over a series of islands. This natural wonder marks the New River’s transition from a broad waterway to a narrow, roaring mountain river as it begins its final rush through […]
Local kids learn to play basketball the Slay way
LEWISBURG, WV (WVNS) – The week of Wednesday, July 3, 2024, local kids were learning the game of basketball the Slay way. NBA star and West Virginia native Tamar Slay hosted his second annual basketball camp at Lewisburg Baptist Academy, however this is his first year coaching at this camp. A week before last year’s […]
A few storms still in store for NCWV
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - Good Morning NCWV! We are wrapping up another work week and with that this rainfall is wrapping up as well! We did see rain showers and storms very early this morning in the lowlands and there are still a few remnant showers in Webster and Randolph counties. There is still chances for a stray shower or two towards our more mountainous region as we move on throughout the rest of the morning and get into the afternoon hours, but other than that, today is expected to remain relatively dry until the evening hours when we see another frontal system enter the area and bring more rainfall and storms into NCWV. The bigger story for today however is these temperatures! With highs in the lowlands getting back into the low 90s, heat indexes are near 100° so take precautions if you’re working outside at all this weekend because even with a slight decrease in temperatures tomorrow, heat indexes are still in the mid 90s. Take frequent breaks and drink lots of water. Daniel Niemasz has all of this and more on your First Alert Forecast!
Police searching for missing juvenile in West Virginia
POINT PLEASANT, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Police are requesting the assistance of the public in locating a missing juvenile. According to the Point Pleasant Police Department, they are seeking help in locating a missing juvenile identified as 17-year-old Pricila Michele Patterson. Pricila is approximately 5′ 6″ tall, 98lbs, has green eyes and brown hair with blonde […]
West Virginia gubernatorial candidates walk in Ripley Fourth of July parade
As always during an election year, the Ripley Fourth of July parade was filled with candidates running for office, including the Democratic and Republican candidates for West Virginia governors.
Delegate suggests surplus could be used to build new Mildred Mitchell-Bateman Hospital
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — As West Virginia Gov. Justice touts a $826 million surplus, Delegate Amy Summers, R-Taylor, recently wrote him a letter requesting $60 million of that be allocated to an aging psychiatric hospital in Huntington. She and other lawmakers have been touring some of the state hospitals...
How do you know when you’re drunk?
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — In addition to the cookouts and fireworks, alcohol is also a common part of Fourth of July celebrations. Throwing back a few beers for the holiday is all well and good, but how do you know when you have taken your drinking too far? Eric Withrow, Emergency Department Director for Beckley […]
Office Of Minority Affairs To Host Listening Tour
The Herbert Henderson Office of Minority Affairs (HHOMA) will host a listening tour across the state. Set to begin in Montgomery in July, the tour is designed to provide a forum for discussing and getting feedback on issues that affect the state’s minority populations. Executive Director Jill Upson said...
Foggy Night Ahead, Front Sparks Fresh Storms Friday
WOAY-TV (Oak Hill, WV): Following this afternoon’s rain, fog and smog (near fireworks) are expected overnight before storms return Friday. TONIGHT: Expect two more rounds of rain between 5:00-8:30 p.m., and then dry weather will resume. Fog and smog (in the vicinity of fireworks) are expected overnight. FRIDAY: One...
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