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Food, Fun, & Vendors event returns to Water Festival for second year
HINTON, WV (WVNS) — The Water Festival kicks off this weekend in Summers County, but there is one event that is designed to encourage more people to come out. The Food, Fun, and Vendors event promises “A Taste of New River”. There will be several food trucks, a variety of vendors, and live music at […]
Man arrested after growing marijuana plants
MERCER COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A Mercer County man is facing charges after State Police found he was growing marijuana plants. On July 17, 2024, members of the West Virginia State Police (WVSP) Princeton Detachment were conducting a marijuana eradication operation in Mercer County. An aerial unit contacted the troopers and directed them to the […]
Candice Helms won’t take no for an answer in Summers County revitalization efforts
In 2015, Candice Helms moved from Austin, Texas, to Hinton, West Virginia. Austin is a hip, boom town where everyone wants to be these days. Just this week, Elon Musk announced plans to relocate some of his businesses there. But Candice sees it differently. “Don’t get me wrong; I loved...
Area Resident Receives Top Award at John Henry Days Car Show
A resident of Covington, and member of the Alleghany Cruisers car club received the top award at the John Henry Days car show held in Talcott WV on July 14. Mickey Floyd was awarded the Club Choice award for her 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle Yenko Super Car tribute, which was on display at the show. This […] The post Area Resident Receives Top Award at John Henry Days Car Show appeared first on The Virginian Review.
Greater Beckley Christian Middle School Girls Basketball Program has 9-0 season
BECKLEY W.Va. (Hinton News) - A big congratulations to the Greater Beckley Christian Middle School Girls Basketball Program for an outstanding performance in going 9-0 and being the 2024 Beckley Summer League Middle School Champions! The team includes girls from multiple counties including Summers. The post Greater Beckley Christian Middle School Girls Basketball Program has 9-0 season appeared first on The Hinton News.
UPDATE: Fayette County 911 outage now resolved
UPDATE: Friday, July 19, 2024 @ 8:19 AM | FAYETTEVILLE, WV (WVNS)– An outage affecting Fayette County 911 services has now been resolved, and all 911 lines are back up and operational. Fayette County 911 administrators confirmed this morning on Friday, July 19, 2024 that the outage previously blocking calls to both emergency and non-emergency […]
Motorcycle accident closes one lane of I-77 northbound in Raleigh County
RALEIGH COUNTY, WV (WVNS) — A motorcycle accident was reported on I-77 northbound in Raleigh County. According to West Virginia Turnpike Dispatch, a motorcycle accident occurred on I-77 northbound at mile marker 33 between Ghent and Beckley between 2:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. closing the right lane of I-77 northbound. The extend of injuries are […]
Country Roads Band performs at Friday in the Park
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Members of the Beckley community made their way out to Word Park on Friday for the latest Friday in the Park event featuring the Country Roads Band. Also featured as part of the event were a number of on-site vendors, including the Patriot Food Wagon which served burgers and hotdogs, and […]
The Health Plan opens scholarship program to West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine students
WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) — There is some exciting news for medical students looking to attend what is the largest medical school in West Virginia thanks to one local organization. For over a decade, the Health Plan has provided over $3 million in scholarships to over 50 medical and nursing students who plan to practice in […]
Tygart Lake water levels hit record low amid ongoing West Virginia drought, Corps of Engineers reports
BUCKHANNON — The ongoing drought in West Virginia has caused Tygart Lake’s water levels to plunge to a record low, according to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District. The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) reports that no measurable precipitation has been recorded since July 5, resulting in...
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