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Bluefield, WV is looking to the future with the Bluefield Comprehensive Plan
BLUEFIELD, WV (WVNS) – The city of Bluefield West Virginia is getting a makeover, at least that’s the plan. Taking place at the Bluefield Art Center Thursday evening, locals and officials gathered to talk about the Bluefield Comprehensive Plan. It’s an extensive and complex plan, highlighted by 4 different workshops at the Art Center. One […]
West Virginia welcomes nine new babies, thanks to Ascend WV
MORGANTOWN, WV (WVNS) — The last U.S. Census showed West Virginia was one of three states, along with Puerto Rico, which lost population between 2010 and 2020. Federal statistics show the number of folks living in West Virginia has declined by 3.2 percent since 2010, making West Virginia the twelfth least populated state in the […]
Raleigh County Commission President David Tolliver to be laid to rest on Saturday, June 8, 2024
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — Raleigh County Commission President David Tolliver, a beloved public servant in Raleigh County, suddenly died on Monday, June 3, 2024, apparently as the result of a heart attack. Arrangements are now made for 76-year-old Tolliver, who wore many different hats in Raleigh County and served the local community for decades. His […]
Vinyl Tracks on Prince Street in Beckley is now closed
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — An uptown business owner is saying good-bye to Beckley. Clint Blunt opened Vinyl Tracks, a classic record store on Prince Street, in March 2023 The store offered a Saturday farmer’s market and a space for events inside the store, which specialized in vinyl records, cassettes, eight-track tapes and eighties memorabilia, along […]
Archie’s Cruise-ins to kick off in Beckley
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — Downtown Beckley will be humming with the motors of dozens of classic cars on Friday, June 7, 2024. Archie’s Cruisers will be having a Cruise-in through Beckley, showcasing the cars of the community. The cruisers will gather at Leisure Lanes on Johnstown Road starting at 5 PM. Jill Moorefield, Director of […]
How to spot lesser known signs of child abuse
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) – 14-year-old Kyneddi Miller was found in an emaciated to a skeletal state back in April. Neighbors of the family say they had not seen the girl since 2019, but the last time they saw her she looked healthy. Leading up to the events, they say they never suspected any form of […]
Liberty High School student to represent WV on the national level
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Get fired up for the 4th Annual WV Coalfields Cookoff
WELCH, WV (WVNS)– Barbecue, bands, and beer- oh my! It’s time for the 4th Annual West Virginia Coalfields Cookoff. The festival will take place within the city of Welch from Friday, June 7, 2024 to Saturday, June 8, 2024. On Friday, festivities begin as early as 9 a.m. and last until 11:30 p.m., whereas Saturday’s […]
7 Brew coming soon with your morning cup of joe
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — The city of Beckley will soon have another option for their morning cup of joe. 7 Brew is a drive thru coffee stand offering over 20,000 unique drink options. Their fare ranges from coffee to smoothies to sparkling water infusions. According to their press release, 7 Brew will bring 50 new […]
Summers County man sentenced to prison for gun crime
ST. ALBANS, WV (WVNS) — A man was sentenced to one year and six months in prison, to be followed by three years of supervised release, for being a felon in possession of a firearm. According to court documents, David Nelson Gill, 32, of Hinton was a passenger in a car that was pulled over […]
Celebrate West Virginia’s birthday in Downtown Lewisburg
LEWISBURG, WV (WVNS) — Downtown Lewisburg will celebrate West Virginia’s birthday, its diversity, and its famous cuisine on June 20 and 22, 2024. Come to the Green Space on Thursday, June 20, 2024 for a community gathering to celebrate everyone that makes our state great. Listen to remarks from Mayor Beverly White, a musical presentation […]
The 69th Annual Farmer’s Day event
UNION, WV (WVNS) — The Town of Union will be celebrating one of their favorite traditions in the area that honors agriculture and community efforts. The 69th Annual Farmer’s Day event, with their theme “Tractors and Tail Gates” will be taking place on Friday, June 7, 2024 to Saturday, June 8, 2024. The event will […]
BARC announces the Spring Appalachian Artist Association show in the Paine Gallery
BLUEFIELD, WV (WVNS) — The Appalachian Artist Association opened its annual Spring show at the Paine Gallery in the Bluefield Arts Center and features the work of 15 artists from across the region. The exhibit opened on June 5, 2024 and ends on July 2; the event is open on weekdays 11 a.m. to 2 […]
WV Hive hosting ‘Coffee Talks’ networking session in Richwood
RICHWOOD, WV (WVNS) — The West Virginia Hive Network is hosting its next “Coffee Talks” networking session in association with the West Virginia Community Development Hub (The Hub) from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. on Friday, June 14. The event is being held as part of the West Virginia Community Development Hub’s HubCAP Group session. […]
18 kids from West Virginia listed in the National Center Center for Missing & Exploited Children database
GHENT, WV (WVNS) — Children go missing every day in the United States, and West Virginia is no exception. Currently there are 18 kids from West Virginia who are currently listed as missing on the National Center Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) database. The database is home to active missing children cases that […]
Spongy moth treatment planned for two counties in southern West Virginia
MCDOWELL COUNTY, WV (WVNS) — Almost 7,000 acres in McDowell and Mingo Counties will be treated to slow the spread of the spongy moth. 6,960 acres in McDowell and Mingo Counties will be treated by the West Virginia Department of Agriculture (WVDA) and the US Forest Service (USFS). The treatment will help slow the spread […]
New ‘Almost Heaven’ Swing to be unveiled at Lake Stephens in Raleigh County
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — The opening of the first ‘Almost Heaven’ Swing in Raleigh County was announced by Visit Southern West Virginia and the Raleigh County Parks and Recreation Authority. The ‘Almost Heaven’ Swing will be located at the Lake Stephens Overlook. The swing, which is being installed, will be opened at 2:30 p.m. on […]
Raleigh County Commission provides statement on passing of Commission President Dave Tolliver
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — On Monday, June 3, 2024, Raleigh County Commission President Dave Tolliver passed away. He was 76. Since then many West Virginia leaders and organizations have sent their condolences to Tolliver’s family, while speaking highly on the legacy Tolliver left. The most recent statement to come out is from the very organization […]
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