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Princeton’s Independence Day festivities give people a full weekend of fun activities
PRINCETON, WV (WVNS) – Every year, Princeton goes all out for their Fourth of July celebrations, and this year was no exception. They held a car show behind Princeton Senior High School where anybody could bring their car to be entered and shown for possible awards from 9 A.M. to 3 P.M., while they also […]
A symbol of patriotism: bald eagles in the mountain state
BROOKS, WV (WVNS) — Near the 4th of July holiday, people are sure to see plenty of symbols of America’s patriotism all around – the waving of red, white, and blue flags, the playing of the Star Spangled Banner, and, of course, images of bald eagles. Did you know that the bald eagle has not […]
The Table Cafe coming to Mt. Hope
MT. HOPE, WV (WVNS) — The folks of Mt. Hope are looking forward to a new restaurant opening in town Saturday, July 6th, 2024. The Table Cafe on Main Street has been a labor of love for Mike and Jennifer Kessinger since 2019. Unfortunately, COVID put a halt on their plans to open the restaurant […]
Beckley and Bluestone travel plazas to close fully until construction is completed
GHENT, WV (WVNS) — With more than a year of construction already completed, both the Beckley and Bluestone travel plazas are in the home stretch. The Bluestone travel plaza will close fully starting at 7:00 A.M. on Monday, July 8th. The fuel stations at the Bluestone plaza are already offline, but truck parking will be […]
How do you know when you’re drunk?
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — In addition to the cookouts and fireworks, alcohol is also a common part of Fourth of July celebrations. Throwing back a few beers for the holiday is all well and good, but how do you know when you have taken your drinking too far? Eric Withrow, Emergency Department Director for Beckley […]
Alderson holds annual 4th of July Parade
ALDERSON, WV (WVNS) -Independence Day celebrations start early in this small town in West Virginia. The Town of Alderson held their 63rd annual 4th of July celebration. Starting on Saturday, June 29th and lasting through Monday, July 8th, many made their way to Greenbrier County to celebrate. One of the highlights of the celebration is […]
Vendors at Alderson Independence Day Celebration
ALDERSON, WV (WVNS) – The Town of Alderson held the biggest 4th of July celebration in the Mountain State. While the parade is one of the biggest attractions, a lot of local vendors set up to showcase their creations. From food to personalized items, there was a lot available to buy. 59News had the chance […]
How to properly dispose of fireworks
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) – Once fireworks are used, what should you do with them? With fireworks being a popular addition to Independence Day, it is important to know how to dispose of them properly. Throwing away fireworks that are still hot can be dangerous. Chris Graham, Fire Marshal for the City of Beckley, said water […]
Fayetteville celebrates Independence Day
FAYETTEVILLE, WV (WVNS) – The rain didn’t put a damper on all the fun in Fayetteville. The town hosted a multi-day event for the nation’s birthday on Thursday, July 4th, 2024. One local business laid its roots in Fayetteville to sell their homemade sweet tea and the state’s beloved pepperoni rolls. Charlotte Underwood said the […]
Lions Club guides fundraiser to a good cause
FAYETTEVILLE, WV (WVNS) – The Lions Club of Fayetteville made it their mission to help the community. At the Fayetteville 4th of July Celebration, they were a guiding light to help others. The Lions Club sold Rattlesnake Walking Sticks for their sight conservation cause. The club had everything from small sticks for kiddos to full […]
Happy 4th of July! Thunderstorms and downpours today, but tonight looks dry
Independence Day is the day Mother Nature has decided to listen to our pleas for rain. A few clouds filter in for the morning but we look to stay relatively dry for morning parades and festivities after pre-dawn sprinkles move away. By midday, with highs in the upper 80s, heat and humidity with an approaching […]
Attorney for inmates vows to appeal decision in lawsuit against governor, commissioner
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — A lawsuit against West Virginia Governor Jim Justice and West Virginia Department of Homeland Security Secretary Mark Sorsaia was dismissed earlier this week, but an attorney for the plaintiffs said on Wednesday, July 3, 2024, that he plans to appeal. The lawsuit alleges that more than 10,000 inmates across West Virginia […]
Evicted Hargrove Street apartment renters speak out on living conditions
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — On Hargrove Street in Beckley, former residents of an apartment complex were out on the street with their possessions on Wednesday, July 3, 2024. Others were still carrying their belongings from the apartment complex, formerly owned by Rose Enterprises in Beaver, according to Raleigh County Tax Office records. Residents said their […]
WVU Medicine Princeton Community Hospital hosts nursing students from seven nursing programs
PRINCETON, WV (WVNS) — Several nursing students from programs across both Virginias got the chance to earn some practical knowledge at WVU Medicine Princeton Community Hospital over the summer. This program was the biggest it had ever been, hosting 29 students from seven different nursing programs in both Virginia and West Virginia. The externship program […]
Food safety for the 4th of July
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — With the Fourth of July, there will be cookouts everywhere. Burgers, veggies, and of course, the all-American hotdog will all be on grills across the state. There is always a risk of food borne illness in these environments though. Eric Withrow, Emergency Department Director for Beckley Appalachian Regional Healthcare, said there […]
Princeton residents are getting ready for next First Friday concert!
PRINCETON, WV (WVNS) — Princeton residents are looking forward to another First Friday concert coming to the city on July 5, 2024 – especially since an art walk has also been added to the event. The First Fridays concert series, which started back when COVID restrictions were first lifting, was a way to get people […]
Local kids learn to play basketball the Slay way
LEWISBURG, WV (WVNS) – The week of Wednesday, July 3, 2024, local kids were learning the game of basketball the Slay way. NBA star and West Virginia native Tamar Slay hosted his second annual basketball camp at Lewisburg Baptist Academy, however this is his first year coaching at this camp. A week before last year’s […]
WV DNR showcase new dive team to aid in underwater searches
HINTON, WV (WVNS) – Wednesday, July 3, 2024 is a big day for West Virginia, as the West Virginia Department of Natural Resources deployed a new dive team. The DNR’s duty is to cover land and water, but now they are finally able to go underwater to better serve West Virginia. The West Virginia Department […]
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