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Progress continues on West Virginia’s first stargazing cabins
BRUCETON MILLS, WV (WVNS) — Progress continues to be made on the first stargazing cabins in the Mountain State. The stargazing cabins will be located at Coopers Rock State Forest and are estimated to open in fall 2024. Reservations for the cabins will begin to be accepted on August 1, 2024. Governor Justice visited Coopers […]
Road reopened after truck rollover in Greenbrier County
UPDATE: Thursday, June 27, 2024 @ 12:48 p.m. | GREENBRIER COUNTY, WV (WVNS) — According to Greenbrier County Dispatch, Route 219 at Almost Heaven Hot Tubs in the Renick area of Greenbrier County is reopened after a truck rollover. GREENBRIER COUNTY, WV (WVNS) — Part of Route 219 is closed in Greenbrier County due to […]
Statewide Virtual Job Fair date announced by WorkForce West Virginia
CHARLESTON, WV (WVNS) — An upcoming Statewide Virtual Job Fair date was announced by WorkForce West Virginia. The virtual job fair will be from 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 3, 2024 and is open to job seekers and employers. We invite all West Virginia job seekers and employers to register now for […]
A cloudy and gloomy morning clears the way for a sunny Thursday afternoon
Thursday begins with a damp morning as temps start in the 60s. Patchy fog, some dense spots, will be possible through the pre-dawn hours but should burn off as the clouds break apart in the morning. Thanks to high pressure building to our north, along with a light northern breeze this afternoon, temps will rise […]
Kisses on the first date, long walks, snuggles, and puppy dog eyes only for you
LEWISBURG, WV (WVNS)– Love is in the air around Greenbrier County. The PURR-fect date who loves long walks, cheese boards, and resting in your arms in a field of wild flowers is waiting just for you! The Greenbrier Humane Society is hosting Doggy Date Day after the popular Doggy Date Night became a huge success. […]
Storm water can build up if storm drains are not cleared
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) – While you are driving on the road, you may notice storm drains. These drains play a crucial role in flooding prevention. When we are faced with a lot of rain in a short amount of time, this can lead to sudden flooding. Storm drains are on the sides of many streets […]
Calvary United Holy Church offers summer program for middle and high school students
BLUEFIELD, WV (WVNS) – One local church is offering a summer program to get kids off the couch and help them make summer memories. Calvary United Holy Church of Bluefield is accepting middle and high school students into their after school program. So far, the program went to Bowen Field for a picnic, some fun […]
WVU Tech president responds to prospect of new local government in City of Beckley
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — The president of West Virginia University Institute of Technology in Beckley said he was looking forward to working with an incoming mayor and four newly elected Beckley Common Council members in the City of Beckley, who are expected to be in office soon. The new elected officials, along with interim city […]
A new business is looking to fill 80 positions in Beckley
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) – A new business is coming to Beckley and they are looking to hire. Academy Sports + Outdoors hosted a hiring event for their brand-new location. They are looking to fill around 80 positions. Full-time and part-time positions are available. Brianna Woolever, Store Director for the Beckley location, expressed this opportunity is […]
Students can learn more about being a part of WVU Tech this summer
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) – WVU Tech is hosting Summer Visit Days. They are inviting potential students to visit the campus. Those who attend can learn more about being a WVU Tech student. The summer visits are themed around the idea of carnivals with carnival themed food. Jordan Smith, Senior Admissions Counselor for WVU Tech, explained […]
West Virginia’s largest firework show returns to Beckley on July 5, 2024
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — West Virginia’s largest fireworks show will return to Beckley on Friday, July 5, 2024. For the third year, Doug and Linda K. Epling will offer a free firework show at the Linda K. Epling Stadium at 200 Stadium Drive in Beckley. “It was a very good show the last two years, […]
What happens when heavy rainfall hits dry ground?
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — With several counties in drought status and storms on the way, what happens when a large amount of rain falls onto dry, compact ground? Most of the water will run off due to it moving so quickly. The hard, dry ground will not be able to absorb it fast enough to […]
New demolition grant helps Mercer County citizens clean up their neighborhoods
PRINCETON, WV (WVNS) – A new grant is helping clean up many communities around the state. Mercer County was awarded $750,000 of a much larger grant to aid in demolition costs. This grant will help fund demolitions for those who request it in Mercer County. This grant comes on the back of a pilot program […]
Tree on telephone lines reported in Summers County
SUMMERS COUNTY, WV (WVNS) — A large tree reportedly fell on telephone lines in Summers County. According to a post on the Summers County WV 911 Center’s Facebook page, a large tree is on telephone lines over the road on Willowwood road approximately half a mile from the Hinton (Wiggins) end. Although the road is […]
Two people wanted by the Lewisburg Police Department for vandalizing a statue
LEWISBURG, WV (WVNS) — The Lewisburg Police Department is asking for the public’s help finding two people wanted for vandalizing a statue. According to a post on the Lewisburg Police Department’s Facebook page, the statue in the green space was vandalized around midnight on Friday, June 21, 2024. Anyone who recognizes the people in the […]
K-9 catches Raleigh County man after high-speed chase in Kanawha County
CLENDENIN, WV (WVNS) — A Raleigh County man was arrested and charged after a high-speed chase in Kanawha County on June 18, 2024. 44-year-old Ronald Dewayne Sims, of Beckley, was charged with fleeing from a law enforcement officer in a vehicle and showing reckless indifference to the safety of others, felon in possession of a […]
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