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Construction on the newest additions to Summers County Schools is nearly complete
HINTON, WV (WVNS) – Construction was nearing completion on the newest additions to Summers County Schools on August 1, 2024. The new middle school classrooms and offices will be completed to start the 2024 school year. The gymnasium, however, faced some setbacks in the production of supplies. It will be completed by the following month. […]
Drought Impacts to Keep in Mind Through The Fall Season
WOAY-TV (Oak Hill, WV): Persistent drought will trigger a few impacts down the road; here are things to keep in mind. The soil down to root zone (surface to 39 inches below the ground) is very dry and trees are dropping leaves early. During a large scale wind event or within individual gusty storms, expect more leaves than normal to fall off trees. Weaker-rooted trees and branches on those trees have a much better chance of toppling over/breaking during a thunderstorm that is not warned on because of high wind.
The White Sulphur Springs Public Library hosted a back-to-school event
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, WV (WVNS) – A local library held a back to school event Thursday, August 1, 2024. The event was hosted by the White Sulphur Springs Public Library and it had tons of activities for the kids. They were able to go inside the library to check out face painting and even got […]
Mount Hope youth football league excited for the season
Sports Director Kayvon Ezami was live in Mount Hope to talk with Youth Football League President Derek Wriston about the Mustang’s upcoming season. Wriston explained why football is so important to these kids, and how the game can help teach them real-life lessons as they grow up.
Dr. Joseph M. Baisden joins WVU Princeton Community Hospital team
PRINCETON, WV (WVNS) — The addition of a distinguished radiation oncologist was announced by WVU Medicine Princeton Community Hospital. Dr. Joseph M. Baisden, M.D., Ph.D., a distinguished radiation oncologist, will be joining the team at WVU Medicine Princeton Community Hospital (PCH). We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Baisden. He has a long history of providing […]
Boys & Girls Club of Beckley hosting Steak N’ Burger dinner
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — The Salvation Army’s Boys and Girls Club is hosting a Steak N’ Burger Night in order to raise money for the club. In a fun twist, on the night of the dinner the kids will eat the steak, while mom and dad are left to decide between cheese or no cheese […]
West Virginia Weather: Severe Thunderstorm Threat Diminishes This Weekend
Charleston, WV – The threat for severe thunderstorms in West Virginia has diminished for the night and for the upcoming weekend. However, residents should still prepare for potential heavy rainfall through Saturday. According to the National Weather Service (NWS) in Charleston, a cold front will move through the area by Saturday night, clearing out the rain.
Appalachian Power and Wheeling Power file application to increase rates
Charleston, W.Va. (WTRF) – Appalachian Power and Wheeling Power have filed rate review applications today with the West Virginia Public Service Commission. It would “provide resources necessary to enhance reliability, support upgrades to their generation plants and promote economic growth.” The request is to increase annual revenue by $265.1 million, or 15.4%. As the Companies […]
Talking HS football in WV & Ohio
SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - With the official start of high school football in West Virginia now just a couple of days away, one of the premier conferences held a media day. Many MSAC head coaches took to the mic at Little Creek Park Thursday afternoon. Meanwhile in Ohio, the...
Civil lawsuit against 3 former W. Va. special education employees continued until October
MARTINSBURG, W.Va. (7News) — A civil lawsuit filed against three former Berkeley County Schools employees by West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey was continued until October. Christina Lester, June Yurish and Kristin Douty were recently in court for a status hearing and Berkeley County Circuit Court Judge Michael Lorensen...
4 students from southern West Virginia chosen for prestigious teaching scholarship
CHARLESTON, WV (WVNS) — 24 high school seniors who recently graduated this year have been selected as West Virginia’s fifth cohort of Underwood-Smith Teaching Scholars. The students will get the state’s newest and most prestigious scholarship of up to $10,000 per year, which is $40,000 total for their college education. These scholarships will be used […]
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