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Color Dash to Benefit Appalachia
OAK HILL, W.Va. (Hinton News) – Color bursts forth in dynamic fashion on August 3 when, for the second year, ACE Adventure Resort will host the Color Dash for Hope. This 5K timed run will start at 10 a.m. Saturday at the resort’s water park. The race is a fun celebration where participants start the race wearing white and finish splattered in vibrant color. Along the course runners will be doused with different vividly-colored powders. The first half of the course follows a level gravel road to ACE’s Concho Overlook of the New River Gorge where racers can enjoy the breathtaking...
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 […]
Raleigh County Parks and Recreation hiring for Office Manager
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — Raleigh County Parks and Recreation Authority is looking to hire a permanent Office Manager for their Beckley office. This position is full time and includes benefits. Duties for this position are the following: Other duties will also be assigned with this position. If you or anyone is interested in applying, submit […]
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...
UPDATE: Fayette County 911 outage now resolved
UPDATE: Friday, July 19, 2024 @ 8:19 AM | FAYETTEVILLE, WV (WVNS)– An outage affecting Fayette County 911 services has now been resolved, and all 911 lines are back up and operational. Fayette County 911 administrators confirmed this morning on Friday, July 19, 2024 that the outage previously blocking calls to both emergency and non-emergency […]
The Health Plan opens scholarship program to West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine students
WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) — There is some exciting news for medical students looking to attend what is the largest medical school in West Virginia thanks to one local organization. For over a decade, the Health Plan has provided over $3 million in scholarships to over 50 medical and nursing students who plan to practice in […]
Lawsuit could be filed over painting of Babydog in West Virginia State Capitol
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) — She may be one of the most loved pets in America right now, but a painting of Babydog may now be the subject of a legal fight. Attorney Harvey Peyton has been contacted by people concerned about Babydog’s image being painted into a historic mural in the Capitol Rotunda. He wants […]
Man’s body recovered from Summersville Lake
SUMMERSVILLE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A boater discovered a missing man’s body at Summersville Lake. On the evening of Monday, July 15, 2024, Trooper L. L. Cox was informed about a missing person, 44-year-old Scott David Saylor from Morgantown, WV. According to his family, Saylor had mentioned he was going swimming but hadn’t heard from him […]
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