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Little rainfall means low river levels: what does this mean for Greenbrier County?
RONCEVERTE, WV (WVNS) – June was a dry month for southern West Virginia – including over in Greenbrier County. According to data from the National Weather Service, the Greenbrier Valley Airport in Lewisburg only saw a little over 2 inches of rainfall for June. In comparison, the average is around 4 inches. Paula Brown is […]
Son physically assaults mother over eyeglasses
LEWISBURG, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A son physically assaults his mother after demanding his eyeglasses. On July 2, 2024, Corporal S.M. Simmons from the Lewisburg Police Department responded to a Domestic complaint in Lewisburg, WV. The victim had dialed 911, reporting that her son Travis Vandevander had forcefully entered her bedroom and physically assaulted her. Upon […]
A symbol of patriotism: bald eagles in the mountain state
BROOKS, WV (WVNS) — Near the 4th of July holiday, people are sure to see plenty of symbols of America’s patriotism all around – the waving of red, white, and blue flags, the playing of the Star Spangled Banner, and, of course, images of bald eagles. Did you know that the bald eagle has not […]
Hinton woman turns 106 on Fourth of July holiday
HINTON, W.Va. (WVVA) - A Summers County woman is celebrating her birthday this Independence Day. Myrtle Brabb, of Hinton, turned 106 today. Last year, Brabb was sent more than 1,500 birthday cards from all over the country after the Hinton Hope Foundation relayed that her only wish for her birthday was to receive card.
Woman dies in July 4th motorcycle accident in Raleigh County
RALEIGH COUNTY, WV (WVNS) — An investigation remains active after a woman died in a motorcycle accident in Raleigh County on July 4th. According to an incident report from the Troop 6 of the West Virginia State Police, Troopers responded to a single motorcycle accident at the 2300 block of Route 3, Hinton Road in […]
How to properly dispose of fireworks
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) – Once fireworks are used, what should you do with them? With fireworks being a popular addition to Independence Day, it is important to know how to dispose of them properly. Throwing away fireworks that are still hot can be dangerous. Chris Graham, Fire Marshal for the City of Beckley, said water […]
Raleigh County Commission approves $4,975 grant for Day Report Center
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Members of the Raleigh County Commission came together this week for the commission’s Regular Session meeting at which a grant for the Raleigh County Day Report Center was presented for consideration. The grant, presented for consideration in the amount of $4,975, would be used for the training of Day Report Center […]
Blacksburg Pharmacy has a new home
BLACKSBURG, Va. – Folks in Blacksburg may have noticed the town’s pharmacy has moved, but it didn’t go far. Located adjacent to their old building, the owner of the pharmacy said they have been looking for a new building for almost seven years. They said the new...
Virginia Tech makes Top 6 for Class of 2025 five-star women's basketball recruit
The last five-star women's basketball recruit to commit to Virginia Tech was Elizabeth Kitley. Could first-year coach Megan Duffy be on the path to landing the next one?. Friday, five-star Divine Bourrage from Davenport, Iowa, narrowed her list of schools to six with the Hokies making the cut ahead of her official visits this fall. Joining the Hokies in her top six are South Carolina, Baylor, Illinois, Arizona, and LSU.
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