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What to expect on the roadways for Labor Day Weekend
GHENT, WV (WVNS) – Labor Day is a great weekend for people to get out of the house and enjoy some time away from work. AAA Bluegrass Public Affairs Manager, Lori Weaver Hawkins told 59News on Wednesday, August 28, 2024 that Labor Day weekend is going to be busy on the roadways. She estimated that […]
Local band changes how they will take the field due to extreme heat
MEADOW BRIDGE, WV (WVNS) – Over the years, there have been more actions taken to ensure high school athletes’ safety – especially in extreme heat. One way the problem of heat is being addressed is by the care provided to marching bands. When they take the field to march at football games or in their […]
DUI checkpoint scheduled in McDowell County
KIMBALL, WV (LOOTPRESS) – On the evening of Saturday, August 31st, 2024, the Kimball Police Department will be conducting a sobriety checkpoint along a stretch of U.S. Route 52 within the corporate limits of the city. Motorists can expect this DUI checkpoint to be in operation from 6:00 PM until 1:00 AM the following morning, […]
Enjoy your Labor Day Weekend at Camp Meeting on the Greenbrier
HINTON, WV (WVNS) – Are you looking for a fun way to spend your Labor Day weekend? The historic Camp Meeting on the Greenbrier, better known as the former Peyton Camp Meeting, is returning to the Summers County 4-H Camp Thursday, August 29 through Monday, September 2. Church services begin every morning at 10 and […]
Greenbrier workers to keep insurance as resort strikes ‘settlement agreement’ with health fund
After much uncertainty, employees at The Greenbrier Hotel will not see a lapse in their health insurance coverage, according to a statement released by The Greenbrier on Thursday. The health insurance coverage for hundreds of the resort’s employees was initially set to end on Tuesday. When the public auction for The Greenbrier Hotel — which […]
Greenbrier Historical Society receives Congressional Gold Medal for preserving Katherine Johnson’s legacy
LEWISBURG, WV (WVNS) — The Greenbrier Historical Society’s (GHS) dedication to preserving the life and legacy of White Sulphur Springs native, Katherine Johnson, has led Board Member Janice Cooley to receive an invitation to a Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony. Katherine Johnson, who passed away in 2020, was an African American mathematician. She showed promise at […]
Concord University gifted a donation from the Enterprise Mobility Foundation
ATHENS, WV (WVNS) — Concord University received a donation of $12,500 from the Enterprise Mobility Foundation, presented to President Kendra Boggess by Caitlin Thompson of Enterprise. Concord University has had a strong relationship with the Enterprise corporation for many years, from providing internships to our students, to launching extremely successful careers for many of our […]
A look into the history of the Beaver-Graham rivalry game
BLUEFIELD, WV (WVNS) – Pete “The Pest” Sarver never lost a game in his time playing football for Bluefield High School. Sarver had his fair share of rivalry games against Graham High School during his time there. Due to his team’s performances, and other Bluefield Beaver teams throughout history, the Beaver-Graham series is currently lopsided, […]
Greenbrier Valley Board of Realtors to Host Blood Drive at WVSOM Alumni Center
LEWISBURG W.Va. (WVDN) — The Greenbrier Valley Board of Realtors (GVBOR) will host its fifth annual sponsored Blood Drive on Tuesday, Sept. 3. The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine (WVSOM) Alumni Center. The blood drive is a key initiative for GVBOR, aimed […] The post Greenbrier Valley Board of Realtors to Host Blood Drive at WVSOM Alumni Center appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Meadow Bridge Regional School Band prepares to take on football season and more, against all odds
MEADOW BRIDGE, WV (WVNS) – Friday night football games wouldn’t be the same without some music. Bands set the tone for teams on both sides of the field, whether it be goal line stands or huge third down conversions. One local school has a large band but a very small classroom. Dr. Travis Riddle, the […]
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