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The Norman Jordan African American Arts & Heritage Academy Wins West Virginia Symphony Diversity in Arts Award
CHARLESTON, W.VA. (7/9/24) – The West Virginia Symphony Orchestra (WVSO) announces the winner of the 2024 Diversity in Arts Award, The Norman Jordan African American Arts & Heritage Academy (NJAAAHA). The WVSO’s Diversity in Arts Award recognizes significant contributions of an individual or organization in West Virginia that have...
Cooling shelters open across north central West Virginia
CLARKSBURG, W.Va. (WBOY) — With West Virginia undergoing high temperatures this month as well as its most widespread drought in nearly 20 years, some groups across the region have opened their doors for those who need a space to cool off. First United Methodist Church in Clarksburg has opened...
The two Bluefields earn free lemonade due to the extremely high temps
BLUEFIELD, WV (WVNS) – It hit 90 degrees at Mercer County Airport on July 15. Do you know what that means? The Chamber of Commerce of the Two Virginias is offering free lemonade this Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. You can find their locations at the Tailyard Dog Park in Bluefield, West Virginia […]
Tom’s in Oak Hill robbed for second time in five months
OAK HILL, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Tom’s, a local restaurant in Oak Hill, was broken into and robbed last night, marking the second such incident in the past five months. General Manager Crystal Louisos confirmed that the robbery occurred after midnight early Tuesday, ensuring that no customers or staff were present at the time. Surveillance footage […]
59th annual West Virginia State Water Festival to take over Hinton for a week full of water and fun
HINTON, WV (WVNS) – The 59th annual West Virginia State Water Festival is kicking off this Saturday in Hinton. On Saturday, July 20, 2024, the festival will begin with several events, including the pet parade at 9:30 A.M. and music performances at Saturdays in the Park starting at 5 P.M. There will also be water […]
New River CTC to offer Basics of Composting course this August
SUMMERSVILLE, WV (WOAY)- Have you ever wanted to learn how to compost? Well, we have some good news for you!. New River Community and Technical College will be hosting a course on composting. This course will teach people the basics of composting and practical techniques to make your own compost at home or in a community setting.
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 […]
7-Brew Coffee drive-thru opens in Beckley
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — A new drive-through coffee stand was open on Robert. C. Byrd Drive in Beckley on Monday, July 15, 2025, and the manager said the new business has had a warm welcome from customers. Seven Brew Coffee offers 20,000 combinations of coffee drinks, starting with the original “Blondie.” The Beckley location is […]
Jacks’ back to winning ways
COVINGTON – Coming off of a 10-run loss to Waynesboro that ended their 6-game win streak, Covington would begin a new one following a slim 4-1 victory over Staunton on Friday evening at Casey Field in Covington. It was an offensive struggle from both baseball teams through the first 5 innings where only one run […] The post Jacks’ back to winning ways appeared first on The Virginian Review.
16 West Virginians plead guilty in drug trafficking conspiracy
MARTINSBURG, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Seventeen individuals have pled guilty to drug distribution charges following an extensive investigation into a Baltimore-based trafficking organization, announced the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of West Virginia on Thursday, July 11, 2024. U.S. Attorney William Ihlenfeld stated that since the indictment of Gary Brown, Jr. and eighty-one others […]
Registration opens for the 2024 Governor’s Energy Summit
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WVDN) – The West Virginia Office of Energy (WVOE) announced today that registration is now open for the 2024 Governor’s Energy Summit on October 29-30 at the Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center. The Summit brings together industry leaders, policymakers, educators and stakeholders to deliberate and explore groundbreaking solutions to advance energy resources and efficiency […] The post Registration opens for the 2024 Governor’s Energy Summit appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Multiple local hospitals recognized as part of U.S. News’ 2024-25 Best Hospitals
MORGANTOWN, W.Va (WDTV) - Multiple hospitals in our area have been recognized in the U.S. News and World Report as part of its 2024-25 Best Hospitals list. Seven WVU Medicine hospitals have been recognized, along with Mon Health Medical Center. The following WVU Medicine hospitals were recognized as High Performing...
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