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ONDCP Director Gupta wraps up third annual visit to West Virginia
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Dr. Rahul Gupta, a former West Virginia heath official and current federal drug czar, wrapped up a three-day visit to the state to talk with those on the front lines of the substance use disorder crisis. For the third year in a row, Gupta — the...
Despite rain, drought persists in WV, KY & OH
(WOWK) — The weekly U.S. Drought Monitor is out (Thursday, July 25), showing that the entire WOWK-TV viewing area is under abnormally dry or moderate or severe drought conditions. The previous week did see significant rainfall especially in the southern coalfield counties of Kentucky and West Virginia. The weather is expected to be dry once […]
Clear Fork couple asks community for help repairing an “orphan” bridge
CLEAR FORK, WV (WVNS) — Abby Boggess and David Smith of Clear Fork said they are one of around four families who have to cross an “orphaned” bridged to leave home, and they are asking charities, agencies, and individuals in the region to help make the bridge safe. The bridge, which crosses the creek at […]
These upcoming tournaments are for a very good cause
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) – Dragon’s Den Gaming is hosting tournaments throughout August for a good cause. Starting on August 3rd, tournaments are being held to help out the Humane Society of Raleigh County. Buy-in for the tournaments will be a 5 to 10 dollar bag of cat or dog food. If you do not want […]
The Beckley Arts Festival kicked off for its 6th year
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY)- This four-day event started with a basket-making session at the Raleigh County playhouse. The event brings all art forms together for a fun-filled weekend. “On Friday, you can do a lot of theater-centric workshops at the Raleigh Playhouse and Theater. These are all free to the public. I think it’s really good for people that are interested in getting into theater or that already are in theater,” Saja Montegue, Bex Arts Festival President. “And then Saturday is our big unfair event. That’s an annual one that’s really fun. It’s all about interactive buying art, live music, food, chat, dance and there’s a bouncy house. It’s just like a big, huge, fun party on the street. Then Sunday is our youth museum day, so you can go spend your entire day at the museum and see even more theater events and get a peek at their planetarium display as well.”
DNR Announces the Reopening of Summersville Lake Wildlife Management Area Archery Trail and Range
The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) announced today that the Summersville Lake Wildlife Management Area (WMA) archery trail and range has been updated and reopened for public use. Through a cooperative effort between the WVDNR, the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers and the Summersville Chapter of the National...
Beckley PD Junior Police Academy
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) – Have you ever wondered what it is like to be a police officer? Kids were not only having fun, but they were also shadowing police officers at the Beckley Police Department. The Junior Police Academy is a one-week program for kids to get a hands-on experience and training from police officers. […]
A ‘Scent’-sational store in Beckley
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) – Residents of the City of Beckley have a ‘scent’ of good taste! Especially when it comes to one local artisan store that specializes in everything that smells good! Scentister owners have their roots in Texas but have called West Virginia home for the past few years. The shop sells anything from […]
Pipestem State Park offers new summer fun
People looking to beat the summer heat wave may want to take a drive to Pipestem State Park. Pipestem Adventures has upgraded the fun you can have at the lake. “We’ve kinda re-configured the lake toys and the lake feature.. We’ve always had the huge big inflatables. ... But we’ve made some obstacle courses this year. We find that people like to be competitive. And so we’ve had those long runs now that have things you gotta - climb through, go around and compete with your friends and it’s been a big hit,” Paul Buechler CEO of Pipestem Adventures said.
Triple B Eatery brings a unique spin on a kid favorite food
SUMMERSVILLE, WV (WVNS) – The Nicholas County Fair has plenty of tasty food trucks. And one food truck is certain to entertain both adults and kids. Triple B Eatery is a brand new business that opened its doors last April. They primarily serve one dish: grilled cheese sandwiches. From the simple to the gourmet, the […]
The bells of Notre Dame ring loudly at Carnegie Hall this weekend
LEWISBURG, WV (WOAY)- The bells of Notre Dame and their famous bell ringer have made their way to Lewisburg. The Greenbrier Valley Theatre, Carnegie Hall, and the Greenbrier Valley Chorale will be putting on “The Hunchback of Notre Dame.” This will be the first time the three organizations have teamed up to put on a show.
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