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Billy Graham Response Team provides support for Smyth County Sheriff's Office
SMYTH COUNTY, Va. (WCYB) — The Billy Graham Rapid Response Team is in Marion to provide their support for the Smyth County Sheriff’s Office following the loss of Deputy Hunter Reedy. James Kilgore is the Chaplain Coordinator for the response team. He is board-certified to help others manage...
August isn’t August this week with low humidity, cool temps, and little rain expected
Monday, high pressure sits just west of our region bringing in cooler, drier, northwest winds 5-10mph. A mostly blue sky day features a few high level clouds but not a drop of rain. Highs fall just below average with the mid to upper 70s while our higher elevation spots enjoy a low to mid 70 […]
The First Astronaut from West Virginia has passed away
CHARLESTON, WV (WOAY)- West Virginia’s first astronaut Jon McBride passed away on Wednesday. Mcbride was 80 but would have turned 81 on the 14th. Even though he’s a Charleston native, he always considered Beckley his home. Senator Joe Manchin released a statement today expressing his gratitude for McBride’s...
Two dead in early morning pursuit
SUMMERSVILLE, W.Va. — A high speed pursuit on U.S. Route 19 across three counties early Monday morning left two people dead. The chase began in Raleigh County where the Beckley Police Department had pulled over a red Ford Focus. The vehicle fled and all area departments were immediately involved.
'Walk and Talk Mushrooms' brings fungi education to Camp Creek State Park for Peak of the Bloom
CAMP CREEK, W. Va. (WVVA) -The annual ‘Peak of the Bloom’ celebration that got its start at the beginning of the month has wrapped up its last day of activities for this year. One of the events on the last day was ‘Walk and Talk Mushrooms,’ a relatively new addition to the Peak of the Bloom.
Fayette County firefighters prepare for the upcoming school year
GAULEY BRIDGE, WV (WVNS) – Firefighters were training a little differently in Fayette County. Eight different fire departments in Fayette County gathered at the Fayette County Firefighters Training Center for a training on August 10, 2024. Some were there for certification; others were there to brush up on their training ahead of the school year. […]
Redemption Church hosts annual Back-to-School Bash
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) – Redemption Church hosted their annual Back-to-School bash at Tamarack. Registered attendees received free school supplies, backpacks, and a Tamarack meal at this event. There was also plenty of fun to go around – there was inflatable mini golf, rubber axe throwing, a bounce house, and free haircuts at this event. Pastor […]
Youngkin nailed it: Most want illegal immigrants banned from voting
When Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R-VA) last week ordered voter rolls cleaned of illegal migrants after discovering 6,000 on lists, he took a position that most voters, including 81% of Democrats and 73% of Hispanic voters, strongly support. “This isn’t a Democrat or Republican issue, it’s an American and Virginian issue. Every legal vote deserves to […]
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