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Glen Lyn Appalachian Coal Power Plant to undergo reuse study
GLEN LYN, Va. – A grant for a reuse study has been given to Giles County to see how they can repurpose the old Glen Lyn Appalachian Coal Power Plant building. The coal power plant has been part of the Giles County community for over 100 years and now officials want to repurpose the old building.
Giles awarded $200k grant to support reuse study for decommissioned Appalachian Power coal-fired Glen Lyn Plant
GILES COUNTY, Va. – The U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) has awarded Giles County a $200,000 grant. These funds are directed to support a reuse study for the decommissioned Appalachian Power (ApCo) coal-fired Glen Lyn Plant. The Glen Lyn plant, which opened in 1919, was one of the oldest...
Food, Fun, & Vendors event returns to Water Festival for second year
HINTON, WV (WVNS) — The Water Festival kicks off this weekend in Summers County, but there is one event that is designed to encourage more people to come out. The Food, Fun, and Vendors event promises “A Taste of New River”. There will be several food trucks, a variety of vendors, and live music at […]
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 […]
Candice Helms won’t take no for an answer in Summers County revitalization efforts
In 2015, Candice Helms moved from Austin, Texas, to Hinton, West Virginia. Austin is a hip, boom town where everyone wants to be these days. Just this week, Elon Musk announced plans to relocate some of his businesses there. But Candice sees it differently. “Don’t get me wrong; I loved...
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 […]
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 […]
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