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New preschool opening in Mercer County this fall
PRINCETON, WV (WVNS) – Princeton preschoolers will have the option to enroll at a new school this fall. First Baptist Church Princeton will be offering preschool classes from 9 in the morning until 1 in the afternoon on weekdays this coming fall. The church plans to have 4 year-olds on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, and […]
Water line break causes partial road closure in Summers County
SUMMERS COUNTY, WV (WVNS) — A water line break closed part of a road in Summers County on Monday, June 17, 2024. According to Summers County Dispatch and the Summers County WV 911 Center’s Facebook page, a water line break closed one lane of Route 20 between Genes Marathon and Lockbridge Road. Crews were reportedly […]
The heat is on: Hottest temperatures in two years on the way!
The heat is on! Mother Nature is cranking the thermostat and bringing some of the hottest weather we've seen in a couple of year! Chief Meteorologist Joe Fitzwater has a look at just how hot it will get in our region in tonight's forecast.
Get to know Best Virginia ahead of TBT 2024
This year, Best Virginia takes its show on the road. The West Virginia University alumni basketball team is back to make another run at the $1 million prize in The Basketball Tournament (TBT), and it will make the trek up I-79 to the Pittsburgh Regional from July 19-23 at Petersen Events Center. One month out […]
The Department of Veterans Affairs announces Beckley VA Medical Center executive director
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — An Executive Director for the Beckley VA Medical Center was announced by the Department of Veterans Affairs. George B. Drexel, IV, was chosen as the Beckley VA Medical Center’s Executive Director, and will be involved with the delivery of health care for more than 13,250 Veterans. Mr. Drexel has proven his […]
Historical outdoor dramas open for the season at Grandview
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — Two historical dramas will be returning to the Cliffside Amphitheater in Raleigh County. After a five year hiatus, Hatfields & McCoys and Honey in the Rock will be playing this week and have shows running until the end of June 2024. General Manager Gayle Oaks said that the tourism that came […]
Milum’s All-American nod leads WVU preseason accolades from Phil Steele
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Senior left tackle Wyatt Milum’s stock continues to rise, nationally, in the buildup to the 2024 college football season. Milum is a preseason All-American, according to veteran national college football reporter Phil Steele. Steele lists Milum as a Third-Team All-American on his annual preseason awards list. The Kenova, West Virginia, native was […]
Multi-week road closure planned in McDowell County
MCDOWELL COUNTY, WV (WVNS) — A multi-week road closure is planned for part of a road in McDowell County. From 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. from Tuesday, June 18, 2024, through Tuesday, July 9, 2024, Hobart Street in McDowell County, will be closed from mile marker 1.21 to mile marker 1.27 on weekdays due to […]
Four people in missing infant case to face preliminary hearing
HARTFORD, Ky. (WEHT) – Four people connected to the case of a missing Ohio County infant were in court on new charges. The four suspects facing a judge today include the parents Cage Rudd and Tesla Tucker; Grandfather Ricky Smith and another man named Brodie Payne. Authorities say all four people lived at a house in Reynolds Station where Kentucky State Police investigators found the remains of an infant last week. The remains have not […]
Former WVU football players Gary Jennings, Kenny Robinson Jr. win UFL Championship with Birmingham Stallions
The Mountaineers are making their presence known on Sundays both in the spring and in the fall. Former WVU football players Gary Jennings and Kenny Robinson Jr. both logged significant contributions for the Birmingham Stallions as they won the inaugural United Football League (UFL) Championship Sunday night in a 25-0 thrashing of the San Antonio […]
Mountains help some but temps soar into the upper 80s with feel like temps in the 90s
Monday a mostly sunny day will see clouds building into the afternoon. Highs still running well above average nearing the 90 degree mark. The mountains will fall just shy but a few south and west of Beckley certainly have a good shot at crossing the 90 degree line if the sunshine holds over the building […]
Berlitz sets program record in qualifying at U.S. Olympic Trials
Seniors Danny Berlitz and Justin Heimes of the West Virginia University men’s swimming and diving team competed in the 2024 United States Olympic Trials at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Sunday. Berlitz began the day competing in the 400-meter individual medley as he set a program record (4:15.98), placing fifth. With his finish, Berlitz […]
Showers and storms possible Monday; a toasty week ahead
Sunday evening begins with a few clouds as we start off with temps in the 80s/70s. Once the sun sets, temps are expected to drop into the 60s with a southern breeze in control. We’ll maintain a few clouds, but everyone should enjoy a calm and dry overnight. Monday starts with a sunny morning before […]
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