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Nicholas County woman faces felony charges after traffic stop in Fayette County
FAYETTE COUNTY, WV (WVNS) — A woman from the Mount Nebo area of Nicholas County is facing felony charges after a traffic stop in Fayette County. 51-year-old Cindy L. Chittum, of Mount Nebo, was charged with the felony offense of Operating/Attempting to Operate Clandestine Drug Laboratories, Possession of Substances to be Used as a Precursor […]
Oak Hill man faces felony charges in Fayette County
FAYETTE COUNTY, WV (WVNS) — An Oak Hill man faces felony charges in Fayette County after being caught with drugs. 24-year-old Nicholas Plumb, of Oak Hill, was charged with the felony offenses of two counts of Possession with Intent to Deliver, and the misdemeanor offense of Prohibited Person in Possession of a Firearm. Deputies with […]
County Park pool in Fayette County to not open in 2024
FAYETTE COUNTY, WV (WVNS) — Due to repair issues, the County Park pool in Fayette County will not open in 2024. According to a post on the Fayette County Parks and Recreation Facebook page, the County Park pool will not open in summer 2024 due to difficulties surrounding pool repairs. Fayette County Parks and Recreation […]
WV Collective’s Youth Theater Camp presents ‘Diary of a Wimpy Kid’ at the Raleigh Playhouse
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — WV Collective announced that their 2nd Annual Youth Theater Camp production, “Diary of a Wimpy Kid,” will take place on June 21-22, 2024 at 7 p.m. and June 23, 2024 at 2 p.m. at the Raleigh Playhouse in Beckley. The production, made possible by support from the Beckley Area Foundation and […]
Storms fade into Friday night setting us up for a beautiful Father’s Day Weekend!
Friday evening, a pop-up shower or rumble of thunder is possible with most remaining dry. Showers will rain themselves out heading into the nighttime hours. We do have a good set up for a storm or two to get a little rowdy with strong winds the main threat. The isolated nature, however, will keep this […]
3 WVU baseball players to compete at MLB Draft Combine in Phoenix
The West Virginia University baseball team will be well represented once again at the MLB Draft Combine at Chase Field in Phoenix later this month. Star infielder JJ Wetherholt and righthanded pitchers David Hagaman and Aidan Major are on Baseball America’s list of combine attendees. Wetherholt — who is Baseball America’s highest-rated player expected to […]
Fayette County Humane Society holds adoption event due to being in Code Red
FAYETTE COUNTY, WV (WVNS) — The Fayette County Humane Society will hold an adoption event due to their Code Red status. The adoption event will run for two weeks, from Friday, June 14, 2024 through Friday, June 28, 2024. The adoption fees for all dogs at the shelter are sponsored, and while cats are not […]
Heat & humidity drive Friday temps into the 80s; cold front brings iso. thunderstorms
Friday is a day with a good mix of sun and clouds. A cold front is looking to move in late in the day providing those big puffy cumulous clouds mid-day. Temps soar into the mid 80s for most with the exception the highest of mountain tops. The extra humidity to the day will be […]
UPDATE: 68-year-old Fayette County woman found safe after Silver alert issued
UPDATE: Sunday, June 16, 2024 @ 11:11 AM | MEADOW BRIDGE, WV (WVNS) — A 68-year-old woman from Fayette County was found safe after a Silver Alert was issued on June 14, 2024. According to family, Ruth Ann Sears was found safe in the Greenwood area of Doddridge County. MEADOW BRIDGE, WV (WVNS) — A […]
Active Southern WV hosts youth climbing for all rock climbing seekers
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) – Take a hike through Piney Creek Trails and you’ll stumble upon Active Southern West Virginia’s most recent adventure. “I just love that Active has the equipment, has the people that want to do it and be here. They can actually bring kids out and let them experience something like this.” Hally, […]
West Virginia Department of Health Facilities joins with lawmakers for next tour of hospitals in the state
CHARLESTON, WV (WVNS) — Lawmakers from the West Virginia House of Delegates and State Senate visited and toured two more state establishments as part of the West Virginia Department of Health Facilities’ (DHF) effort to improve patient care in the state. Participants in this tour included: The group was led by DHF Cabinet Secretary Michael […]
Funding approved by the West Virginia Water Development Authority for five water and sewer projects in the Mountain State
CHARLESTON, WV (WVNS) — An announcement was made by Governor Justice that funding was approved for five Economic Enhancement Grant Fund projects by the West Virginia Water Development Authority. Since the program was started in April 2022, 174 Economic Enhancement Grant Fund (EEFG) projects were awarded by the West Virginia Water Development Authority (WDA), totaling […]
Greenbrier Valley Theatre Celebrates the Music of Rodgers and Hammerstein with “Some Enchanted Evening”
LEWISBURG, WV (WVNS) — Greenbrier Valley Theatre, The State Professional Theatre of West Virginia will be opening a musical called, Some Enchanted Evening: The Songs of Rodgers and Hammerstein, which will celebrate the greatest hits of Rodgers and Hammerstein. The music of Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II have been popular with musical theatre fans […]
Summer Food Program hosted by West Virginia Church of God
FAYETTEVILLE, WV (WVNS) — A good meal filled with nutrients is important for children in order to learn, play, and remain active during the summer months, which is why West Virginia Church of God is sponsoring a food service program for the summer of 2024. This food service program is under the West Virginia Department […]
More than $2 million in disaster assistance provided for those affected by severe weather in West Virginia in April 2024
CHARLESTON, WV (WVNS) — More than $2 million was approved for people in the Mountain State who were affected by the severe weather at the beginning of April 2024. The funds include more than $1,232,418 million in housing assistance for renters and homeowners who need help with necessary home repairs and temporary housing, and more than […]
2024 Gritty Chix Mud Run to benefit New River Conservancy
OAK HILL, WV (WVNS) — It is time to get muddy and dirty in the tenth Gritty Chix Mud Run at ACE Adventure Resort! This fun event will be on Saturday, June 22, 2024 where participants can sprint, walk, skip, or dance through an obstacle course filled with walls, tubes, and mud pits. Every year, […]
Historic Cemetery Restoration on Juneteenth holiday
FAYETTEVILLE, WV (WVNS) — Leadership West Virginia (LWV) Class of 2024 will be engaging in a Tourism Session from June 19, 2024 to June 21, 2024 in Fayetteville. The session will focus on community service and local heritage. On Wednesday, June 19, 2024, which is the Juneteenth holiday, the LWV Class will be joined by […]
Reward offered in Kee Street shooting investigation
PRINCETON, WV (WVNS) — A $10,000 cash reward is being offered by the family of a man who was killed in a shooting on Kee Street in Princeton on Saturday, June 8, 2024. According to the Princeton Police Department, the family of Shaileshbhai “Sam” Patel is offering a $10,000 cash reward for any information about […]
How does social media affect the mental health of kids and teens?
PRINCETON, WV (WVNS) – Scrolling through social media may seem harmless on the surface, but it can take a toll on mental health. This raises an important question: How does the use of social media affect kids? Social media can be a great resource to make connections, meet knew people, and express yourself. Although there […]
Mercer County kids enjoy their summer while learning important lessons
BLUEFIELD, WV (WVNS) – Kids from Mercer County are enjoying their summer vacation at a free summer camp. On Thursday, June 13th, 2024, kids gathered at the Mount Zion Pentecostal Church to make crafts, color, and spend time with friends. Kids were having a great time, but they were also learning important lessons about prevention […]
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