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New Boeing whistleblower comes forward hours before CEO’s Senate testimony
Another Boeing whistleblower has stepped forward, a Senate office announced hours before the company’s CEO is set to testify Tuesday in Washington for the first time since the door plug of a 737 Max 9 blew off during an Alaska Airlines flight in January. Sen. Richard Blumenthal’s (D-Conn.) office identified the whistleblower as Sam Mohawk, […]
Child remains found in duffel bag; parents and grandfather of baby Miya in court
The Ohio County Coroner is still working to identify the child remains found in a duffle bag at a Reynolds Station home on Friday. It's believed to be the body of eight-month-old Miya Rudd. Authorities say they gathered DNA from the baby's parents, Tesla Tucker and Cage Rudd, to compare to the remains.
The dreaded “3 H’s” of Summer: Hazy, Hot, & Humid Tuesday with isolated storms
Tuesday looks a lot like Monday with hazy skies, high humidity, and soaring temps. West of I-77, temps push into the mid 80s by lunch with feel like temps pushing the upper 90s. It won’t be a comfortable day. East of I-77, the mountains provide some relief with highs in the mid 80s. Heat and […]
Mazzulla: “It feels good” to win first NBA title
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — West Virginia alumnus Joe Mazzulla reached the pinnacle of pro basketball’s mountaintop Monday night as he led the Boston Celtics to an NBA championship. The victory was historic in more ways than one. A head coach at Division II Fairmont State as recently as 2019, Mazzulla is just in his second year […]
In-service training event for foster families to be held by Concord University’s Social Work and Education Department
ATHENS, WV (WVNS) — A specialized training event to help give information to foster, adoptive, and kinship families will be held by Concord University’s Social Work program. From 12:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M. from June 27, 2024 through June 29, 2024, Concord University’s Social Work program will hold a free event at Marsh Library on […]
Beckley teen to participate in the 67th Distinguished Young Women National Finals
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — One teen from West Virginia will have a chance at a prestigious recognition. Mackenzie Adkins of Beckley, West Virginia will be traveling to Mobile, Alabama on Tuesday, June 18, 2024 to participate in the 67th Distinguished Young Women National Finals. The finals for this event are on June 27, 2024, June […]
Manchin announces $4 million to go towards healthcare services and vision research
CHARLESTON, WV (WVNS) — Senator Joe Manchin recently announced a total of $4,056,828 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for healthcare and medical research in West Virginia. “I’m pleased HHS is investing more than $4 million to support medical research and improve the health and well-being of West Virginians across the […]
Kanawha County man pleads guilty to role in methamphetamine trafficking organization
BLUEFIELD, WV (WVNS) — A Kanawha County man pleaded guilty to a role in a methamphetamine trafficking organization. 35-year-old Antonio Lamar Jeffries, of St. Albans, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute 500 grams or more of a mixture and substance containing a detectable amount of methamphetamine. According to court documents, Jeffries plotted with other people […]
Raleigh County man pleads guilty to fentanyl crime
BEAVER, WV (WVNS) — A Beaver man pleaded guilty to distribution of fentanyl. According to court documents, on February 16, 2023, Kevin Lemar Legrand, 23, of Beaver sold 7.2 grams of fentanyl for $600 to an undercover officer at his home in Beaver. Legrand admitted to this drug sale. He then further admitted to selling […]
Beckleyans brave the heat and humidity to work, play
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — Summertime brings with it a sense of livelihood as people flock outdoors for fun. Everything seems to respond to the sunshine. However, heat and humidity were both running high on Monday, June 17, 2024, leaving some feeling a little slow and wilted. But in the City of Beckley, people were also […]
“Diary of a Wimpy Kid” opens Friday, June 21, at The Raleigh Playhouse
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — A cast of young performers in Beckley were preparing for opening night of “Diary of a Wimpy Kid” on Monday, June 17, 2024. The musical opens Friday, June 21, 2024, at the Historic Raleigh Theater on Neville Street. The show’s director, Jason Lockart, said “Diary of Wimpy Kid” will run throughout […]
New Bill Withers Music Festival aims to inspire future WV artists
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) – Beckley Events will be celebrating one of Beckley’s famous natives, Bill Withers on July 6, 2024. Bill Withers made hit songs like, “Lovely Day”, “Ain’t No Sunshine”, and “Lean on Me”. To honor Withers, the annual Bill Withers Music Festival will be held at the soon-to-be-named Bill Withers Plaza. This is […]
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 […]
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