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Little hiccup: Iso. rain chances today prelude and warm and dry week ahead
Monday begins with a chilly morning, but it will be a dry morning as we enjoy a beautiful sunrise. The rest of your morning will see mostly sunny skies, becoming partly cloudy in the afternoon as a weak disturbance moves in. We’ll also see the chance for an isolated shower or two, with the best […]
West Virginia Renaissance Festival has successful opening weekend
LEWISBURG, WV (WVNS) — A local favorite attraction returns to Greenbrier County!We are talking about the West Virginia Renaissance Festival! This time machine back to the Renaissance era brings all sorts of vendors and ale to Lewisburg. If a cup of ale is not your thing, the fair offers a variety of shows as well! […]
Pickleball: The fastest growing sport in the country
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — According to National Public Radio, pickleball is the nation’s fastest growing sport. The city of Beckley can attest as they have seen eight pickle ball courts pop up at New River Park over the past few years. Pickleball has been described as a cross between tennis, ping pong, and wiffleball. The sport […]
A dry spell & toasty temps on the way this week
Sunday evening starts breezy, and some isolated showers contained to our south. As our cold front moves away from the area, rain chances will be no more as we get into the overnight hours. Winds will also subside across the lowlands but still remaining breezy across the higher terrain. Breaks in the clouds allow for […]
5 dark-horse contenders for Trump’s VP
A number of high-profile Republicans have been floated as prospective running mates for former President Trump, but as he inches closer to a decision, it remains unclear who he will ultimately pick. While Sens. Tim Scott (R-S.C.) and Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) are considered some of the leading contenders, strategists say the former president could end […]
Beckley Pride’s 5th Birthday Bash
BECKLEY (WVNS) – Pride month was being celebrated in Beckley on Saturday, June 8th. From food, booths, to music, residents stopped by to celebrate Pride Month in Southern West Virginia. ‘Beckley Pride’ was founded in 2019 and it is a non-profit organization. 59News stopped by a few vendors to see their wares and what brought […]
Service for former Raleigh County Commission President, Dave Tolliver
BECKLEY (WVNS) – A service was held for former Raleigh Commission President Dave Tolliver on Saturday, June 8th. Arrangements were made by Rose and Quesenberry Funeral Home in Beckley. Services were held at the Beckley-Raleigh County Convention Center, with officiating presented by Pastor George Wood. The family asked instead of flowers, to consider donating to […]
American Triple Crown winners and the hoofprints they left in horse racing history
GHENT, WV (WVNS) — While there will not be a 2024 Triple Crown winner after the 156th running of the Belmont Stakes scheduled for Saturday, June 8, 2024, take a look at previous horses that left a hoofprint in horse racing history. The phrase ‘Triple Crown’ refers to three races in the United States for […]
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