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Beckley to hold Juneteenth celebration on Saturday
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — Beckley is celebrating Juneteenth on Saturday June 19, 2024, and the event’s organizer promised that it will be fun and educational for all. The celebration begins at Hunter’s Cemetery on Antonio Avenue at 10 A.M. There will be a flag raising, community prayers, and singing. Events will continue at New River […]
Hiring events coming to Beckley, Princeton
GHENT, WV (WVNS) – ResCare Community Living is hosting a hiring event in multiple locations across West Virginia on Thursday, June 20th. Representatives will be in nine different locations. Locations include Beckley, Princeton, Keyser, Martinsburg, Dunbar, Buckhannon, Logan, Clarksburg, and Parkersburg. The event starts at 9 a.m. and lasts until 3 p.m. This is the […]
Bluefield hosts Mercer County Juneteenth Celebration
BLUEFIELD, WV (WVNS) – The Juneteenth celebration in Bluefield brought people from all walks of life together to remember their history and to celebrate their hopes for their futures. The Juneteenth Freedom and Heritage Celebration brought in all kinds of visitors who use the day for remembrance and for education. Vendors, public services, and food […]
West Virginia Day activities to be held at Beckley Exhibition Coal Mine
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — The Beckley Exhibition Coal Mine is inviting everyone to come out and celebrate West Virginia’s official admission to the Union 161 years ago. Activities include discounted tickets for the mine tour, free cupcakes, and vendors outside the museum. Live music will be provided by Dalchord from 11 o’clock in the morning […]
Parents Against Child Abuse hold peaceful rally at Raleigh County Courthouse
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — Parents Against Child Abuse is an organization dedicated to ending child abuse across the country. Parents Against Child Abuse (PACA) was started by Candie Scott of Raleigh County. Scott said that the recent case of a Boone County 14-year-old who was found dead in her home was the final straw in […]
West Virginia Day celebration planned at State Capitol
CHARLESTON, WV (WVNS) – June 20th marks the 161-year anniversary of the creation of West Virginia. To recognize this, a celebration is being held at the State Capital and Culture Center in Charleston on Thursday, June 20th. This celebration is hosted by the West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture and History. Festivities begin at 10:30 […]
Volunteers clean up Fayette County cemetery to honor Juneteenth
FAYETTEVILLE, WV (WVNS) – In recognition of Juneteenth, Leadership West Virginia and Mountaineer Challenge Academy partnered to help clean up an historical site in Fayette County. These groups traveled to the Pierce Cemetery to clean graves that were being worn down by natural causes. Fayetteville Mayor Sharon Cruikshank also volunteered to help with the cleanup. […]
Northside Properties lots in Raleigh County are annexed into City of Mount Hope
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — Fourteen parcels of land in Raleigh County are now annexed into a Fayette County city. The Raleigh County Commission approved a request yesterday from the City of Mount Hope and the owner of the properties, Northside Properties, for the land to be annexed into Mount Hope. The annexation is for future […]
Reports of aggressive stray dogs reignites call for spay-neuter laws in Raleigh County
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — Raleigh County Commissioner Daniel Hall and Commission President Greg Duckworth reported on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, that residents from the Midway area reported that people were bitten by stray dogs which run in their neighborhood. They asked commissioners for help. “I’ve dealt with similar issues, down where I live,” said Commissioner […]
GEAR UP Southern West Virginia holds first ever STEM Camp at WVU Tech
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) – GEAR UP Southern West Virginia is holding a STEM Camp to inspire middle schoolers to pursue higher education. Concord University and New River Community and Technical College are teaming up to help GEAR UP Southern West Virginia to put on their first ever STEM camp. Students from Raleigh, Summers, Wyoming, Mercer […]
Theatre West Virginia navigates the hot summer temps to bring you quality performances
GRANDVIEW, WV (WVNS) – Things are heating up at Theatre West Virginia. Theatre West Virginia is debuting two shows this week at Grandview after only two weeks of practice. The shows they are debuting for this summer are “Hatfields & McCoys” and “Honey in the Rock”. However, the heat isn’t letting up for anyone, even […]
US sees over $25 billion in damages due to severe weather
(WJET/WFXP) – The old saying goes “April showers bring May flowers,” but this year, it seemed that April showers brought May natural disasters. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), natural disasters and severe weather caused over a billion dollars in damages across the United States in the month of May. Those costs […]
Biden’s Israel-Hamas cease-fire plan running out of time
President Biden is running out of time to complete his goal of ending Israel’s war against Hamas and implement a megadeal to reshape the Middle East toward a position of peace. The administration is focusing all its efforts to first get Hamas to agree to a three-phase, cease-fire deal that would establish, immediately, at least […]
Bench warrant list released by the Bluefield West Virginia Police Department
BLUEFIELD, WV (WVNS) — The Bluefield West Virginia Police Department released a new bench warrant list on Tuesday, June 18, 2024. The Bluefield City Municipal Court issued the bench and arrest warrants, but it is not the full warrant list. The people on the list could be wanted for reasons that include obstructing an officer, […]
West Virginia residents can ride on the Hatfield-McCoy Trails for free on West Virginia Day
GHENT, WV (WVNS) — A special opportunity will be available for West Virginia residents who want to hit the Hatfield-McCoy Trails on West Virginia Day. On West Virginia Day on Thursday, June 20, 2024, residents of West Virginia will be able to ride on the Hatfield-McCoy Trails for free. West Virginia residents will be able […]
Thousands sign petition to create “Miya’s Law” after missing baby case
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – A new Change.org petition circulating social media titled “Miya’s Law”, to aid babies born into unsafe conditions, has garnered over 2,000 signatures. Eric Williams, the creator of the petition, is from Central City and originally an Ohio County native. He revealed to us that he has no relation to Miya Rudd […]
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