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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 […]
Beckley Police Department officers discuss fentanyl threat to officers
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — When Beckley Police Department Lieutenant Jason McDaniel joined the force more than two decades ago, he said on Monday, July 15, 2024, crack cocaine was the worst drug he had ever encountered. He said things have changed since then, however. “The pills came, and the pill epidemic. You know, the pill […]
Police: Theft investigation underway at Trap Hill Little League Fields
ECCLES, WV (LOOTPRESS) – West Virginia State Police need your help after a theft and destruction of property incident occurred at Trap Hill Little League Fields. Between the evening of Wednesday, July 10, 2024, and the early morning hours of Thursday, July 11, 2024, an unidentified individual or individuals unlawfully entered a building at the […]
Energy Express teams with Operation Underdog to bring treats and toys to local pups
SOPHIA, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Students and mentors with WVU Extension’s Energy Express program have been doing some exceptional work at the Ridgeview Elementary School site, teaming with Operation Underdog to bring much needed supplies to some furry friends throughout Raleigh County. A six-week program for children ages K-6, Energy Express brings local children together with […]
Mount Olivet Church prepares for 108th annual camp meeting
HINTON, WV (WVNS) – Mount Olivet Church is hosting their 108th annual Mount Olivet Camp Meeting. The camp runs from July 19, 2024 through July 26, 2024 on Madams Creek Road in Hinton. This camp holds services each day at 8 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 2 p.m., and 7 p.m. They also offer free homecooked meals […]
Beckley Gaming Expo gearing up for fifth year
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — The Beckley Gaming Expo is returning to the Beckley-Raleigh County Convention Center at the end of this month. The 5th annual event is promising to be the best one yet. Desiree Christian, Event Organizer, said to come ready to game! “For this year’s expo we have more games, more TVs than […]
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 […]
State Fair to Host School Supply Drive
LEWISBURG W.Va. (Hinton News) - The State Fair of West Virginia in partnership with Communities in Schools of Greenbrier County (CISGC), is set to host a school supply drive on Monday, August 12, at the 99th Annual State Fair! Fairgoers are asked to bring in three (3) different school supply items OR two (2) hygiene products and pay only $25 for gate admission and carnival rides from 11 AM to 11 PM. Those who do not wish to ride carnival rides will receive a discounted $8 gate admission. "We are very excited to be partnering with Communities in Schools of Greenbrier County,...
The Lilly Family Reunion went off this weekend without a hitch
FLAT TOP, WV (WOAY)- Did you know the world’s largest family reunion takes place right here in West Virginia?. This year’s Lilly family reunion went off without a hitch this past weekend! They had a fun full weekend of fellowship, food, fun, and entertainment. They started off the weekend with a family dinner with live entertainment to round it off.
Gusty Evening Storm Then Front Provides Heat Relief
WOAY-TV (Oak Hill, WV): A gusty storm will move across at least the Route 19 corridor between 6-9 p.m. today. RAIN/STORMS: Following the evening storm today, a shower is possible Wednesday morning. Areawide, about 0.50″ of rain is expected Wednesday afternoon from showers and one or two gusty storms. A few lingering showers could fire back up Thursday morning with less than 0.10″ of rain and then Saturday, Monday and Tuesday offer scattered rain with total amounts of 0.50″ or less.
A Peek into Summers County’s Past: Reno W.Va.
PENCE SPRINGS W.Va. (Hinton News) - I briefly mentioned this little-known fact about Summers County history in one of my previous pieces. But I will now go into more detail about this. That is with the limited knowledge I have found on it since finding out about it over 15 years ago. The late Summers County Historian John Kessler told me this unheard aspect of Pence Springs history, as he knew it is one of my main interests in terms of local history. He told me that before the village of Valley Heights was formed up the holler which branches off...
Beckley Sanitary Board hosted an open house to address concerns and a project
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) – One local organization looked to address sewer and storm drain issues. The Beckley Sanitary Board hosted an open house on Tuesday, July 16th. It started at 5:30 p.m. and lasted until 7:00 p.m. This meeting gave residents the opportunity to ask questions about storm water and sewer improvements throughout Beckley. Jeremiah […]
Professional painter discusses painting in hot weather
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — Mowing grass and even taking out the trash can be a a harder job when the sun is bright and the mercury is raised, but the co-owner of a Beckley painting company said on Monday, July 15, 2024, that folks should not be overly worried about how hot weather affects surfaces […]
Drought Assessment Requires Plenty of Manpower and Data Analysis
WOAY-TV (Oak Hill, WV): As heat and drought make headlines in the coming week across our region and the Mid-Atlantic, it’s important to understand how drought is assessed. Drought is not just about lack of rain or snow (in the winter). The U.S. Drought monitor takes local insight from more than 450 observers across the country. Precipitation trends, streamflow, reservoir levels, temperature, evaporative demand (hot weather like we are having puts this variable in the upper part of excessive), soil moisture and vegetation health all play a roll.
Highlands ARH Regional Medical Center Opens Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Sponsored - Highlands ARH Regional Medical Center recently held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its new Level 2 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). Dr. Marjorie Haas, one of the neonatologists for the unit, says, “The development of a NICU at the Highlands ARH hospital will provide multiple benefits to expectant families in the community. More mothers will be able to deliver their babies locally with the assurance that an elevated level of care can be provided to their infants who may require it. Unanticipated issues of newborn care may also be able to be cared for in the community. In addition, infants who have been born in another hospital may be able to be transferred back to the Highlands ARH NICU to “feed and grow” closer to home.”
New River Gorge Park and Preserve to host trail volunteer program outreach event on July 23
Fayetteville, WV (WOAY)—The New River Gorge Park and Preserve and Friends of the New River Gorge are hosting a community outreach event on Tuesday, July 23, to discuss the trail volunteer program. The event will take place at Bridge Brew Works in Fayetteville from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm.
Justice appoints Beckley attorney to open House of Delegates seat
Raleigh County attorney Carl “Bill” Roop, who was already running for a position in the House of Delegates, was appointed by Gov. Jim Justice on Tuesday to fill the seat vacated earlier this month by Todd Kirby. Kirby, a Republican, was elected to the House in 2022 and...
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