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4th annual Bill Withers Music Festival will offer a lovely day for folks at Beckley Intermodal Gateway
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) – Saturday, July 5, 2024, will be a lovely day at Beckley Intermodal Gateway. Beckley Events will be hosting the 4th annual Bill Withers Music Festival from noon to 5p.m. This festival was organized to honor Beckley native Bill Withers and his musical legacy. Some of the artists that will be performing […]
Griddle & Grind coming to old Beaver Hardee’s location
BEAVER, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A brand-new dining establishment, Griddle & Grind will soon be opening its doors at the former location of Hardee’s in Beaver. Situated near Advance Auto Parts, Pizza Hut, and McDonald’s, Griddle & Grind signage has begun to appear at the recently repainted former location of the Beaver Hardees. Griddle & Grind […]
Son physically assaults mother over eyeglasses
LEWISBURG, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A son physically assaults his mother after demanding his eyeglasses. On July 2, 2024, Corporal S.M. Simmons from the Lewisburg Police Department responded to a Domestic complaint in Lewisburg, WV. The victim had dialed 911, reporting that her son Travis Vandevander had forcefully entered her bedroom and physically assaulted her. Upon […]
Man stole car, claimed he was going to return it after he got married
OCEANA, WV (LOOTPRESS) — A man stole a car and claimed he would return it after getting married. At around 8:14 pm on July 2, 2024, deputies from Wyoming County responded to a stolen vehicle complaint at the Dollar General in Oceana. The complainant reported that Tommy Wilson had taken her father’s vehicle from her […]
Echoes of the Past: Carnegie Hall Kids’ College Underway In Lewisburg
1924– 100 Years Ago Bitten By Copperhead Clifford Harford was bitten on the finger by a copperhead while piling bark at the Williams & Pifer sawmill near Huntersville. Mr. Harford tied a string tightly around the finger and came to Marlinton for treatment. The pain and swelling were considerable. The proven emergency treatment for snake […] The post Echoes of the Past: Carnegie Hall Kids’ College Underway In Lewisburg appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
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 […]
How to properly dispose of fireworks
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) – Once fireworks are used, what should you do with them? With fireworks being a popular addition to Independence Day, it is important to know how to dispose of them properly. Throwing away fireworks that are still hot can be dangerous. Chris Graham, Fire Marshal for the City of Beckley, said water […]
Hinton woman turns 106 on Fourth of July holiday
HINTON, W.Va. (WVVA) - A Summers County woman is celebrating her birthday this Independence Day. Myrtle Brabb, of Hinton, turned 106 today. Last year, Brabb was sent more than 1,500 birthday cards from all over the country after the Hinton Hope Foundation relayed that her only wish for her birthday was to receive card.
A brief history of a 4th of July favorite: fireworks
GHENT, WV (WVNS) — Every year, Americans come together to celebrate the day that the Declaration of Independence was ratified, July 4, 1776. This long-standing holiday is commemorated through barbecues, picnics, displaying American flags and patriotic symbols, and of course, dazzling firework displays. When and where were fireworks invented? How long have they been part […]
Bluefield Ridge Runners hold Retro Chevy Night and WVU Football’s Sean Martin Autographs
BLUEFIELD, WV (WVNS) – The Bluefield Ridge Runners held a series of special baseball games for Independence Day weekend. Because they were not originally supposed to play at home on Independence Day, the Ridge Runners already had their fireworks show on Wednesday, July 3, 2024. After a turn of events, the Ridge Runners will be […]
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 […]
Evicted Hargrove Street apartment renters speak out on living conditions
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — On Hargrove Street in Beckley, former residents of an apartment complex were out on the street with their possessions on Wednesday, July 3, 2024. Others were still carrying their belongings from the apartment complex, formerly owned by Rose Enterprises in Beaver, according to Raleigh County Tax Office records. Residents said their […]
Lewisburg’s Carnegie Hall presents ‘Distant Light’ Thursday
LEWISBURG, W.Va. – Carnegie Hall continues its 2024 Ivy Terrace Concert Series Thursday, July 11, at 6:30 p.m. with Distant Light. Sponsored by City National Bank, the concert takes place outside on Carnegie Hall’s Ivy Terrace as attendees watch from the expansive lawn in front of New River Community and Technical College. Concertgoers are encouraged to bring a lawn chair or blanket and pack a picnic to enjoy live music. All Ivy Terrace concerts are free, open to the public, and alcohol free.
Princeton’s Independence Day festivities give people a full weekend of fun activities
PRINCETON, WV (WVNS) – Every year, Princeton goes all out for their Fourth of July celebrations, and this year was no exception. They held a car show behind Princeton Senior High School where anybody could bring their car to be entered and shown for possible awards from 9 A.M. to 3 P.M., while they also […]
Food safety for the 4th of July
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — With the Fourth of July, there will be cookouts everywhere. Burgers, veggies, and of course, the all-American hotdog will all be on grills across the state. There is always a risk of food borne illness in these environments though. Eric Withrow, Emergency Department Director for Beckley Appalachian Regional Healthcare, said there […]
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 […]
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