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Parents charged after two-year-old girl drowns in Lincoln County
HAMLIN, WV (WVNS) — The parents of a two-year-old girl were arrested are facing child neglect charges after the young girl reportedly drowned in a Lincoln County pond. According to a West Virginia State Police press release, at 9:30 PM on Wednesday, June 19, 2024, troopers from the Hamlin Detachment of the WVSP responded to […]
West Virginia Day celebration to be held at Tamarack Marketplace
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — Local food and entertainment are in Raleigh County to celebrate West Virginia Day. From 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on June 20, 2024, Tamarack Marketplace in Beckley will have live music by guitarist and banjo-player, Ryan Brandenburg, as well as freshly baked pepperoni rolls. The West Virginia Day celebration is free […]
Happy Birthday West Virginia and welcome to the first day of summer!
Thursday is the same as it has been with highs nearing the 90s for those west of I-77. Afternoon clouds and elevation will keep those east of I-77 in the mid and upper 80s. We’re still humid but not as bad as the last previous days so a more comfortable heat into the day. A […]
Beckley to hold Juneteenth celebration on Saturday
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — Beckley is celebrating Juneteenth on Saturday June 19, 2024, and the event’s organizer promised that it will be fun and educational for all. The celebration begins at Hunter’s Cemetery on Antonio Avenue at 10 A.M. There will be a flag raising, community prayers, and singing. Events will continue at New River […]
Hiring events coming to Beckley, Princeton
GHENT, WV (WVNS) – ResCare Community Living is hosting a hiring event in multiple locations across West Virginia on Thursday, June 20th. Representatives will be in nine different locations. Locations include Beckley, Princeton, Keyser, Martinsburg, Dunbar, Buckhannon, Logan, Clarksburg, and Parkersburg. The event starts at 9 a.m. and lasts until 3 p.m. This is the […]
Bluefield hosts Mercer County Juneteenth Celebration
BLUEFIELD, WV (WVNS) – The Juneteenth celebration in Bluefield brought people from all walks of life together to remember their history and to celebrate their hopes for their futures. The Juneteenth Freedom and Heritage Celebration brought in all kinds of visitors who use the day for remembrance and for education. Vendors, public services, and food […]
West Virginia Day activities to be held at Beckley Exhibition Coal Mine
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — The Beckley Exhibition Coal Mine is inviting everyone to come out and celebrate West Virginia’s official admission to the Union 161 years ago. Activities include discounted tickets for the mine tour, free cupcakes, and vendors outside the museum. Live music will be provided by Dalchord from 11 o’clock in the morning […]
Parents Against Child Abuse hold peaceful rally at Raleigh County Courthouse
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — Parents Against Child Abuse is an organization dedicated to ending child abuse across the country. Parents Against Child Abuse (PACA) was started by Candie Scott of Raleigh County. Scott said that the recent case of a Boone County 14-year-old who was found dead in her home was the final straw in […]
West Virginia Day celebration planned at State Capitol
CHARLESTON, WV (WVNS) – June 20th marks the 161-year anniversary of the creation of West Virginia. To recognize this, a celebration is being held at the State Capital and Culture Center in Charleston on Thursday, June 20th. This celebration is hosted by the West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture and History. Festivities begin at 10:30 […]
Volunteers clean up Fayette County cemetery to honor Juneteenth
FAYETTEVILLE, WV (WVNS) – In recognition of Juneteenth, Leadership West Virginia and Mountaineer Challenge Academy partnered to help clean up an historical site in Fayette County. These groups traveled to the Pierce Cemetery to clean graves that were being worn down by natural causes. Fayetteville Mayor Sharon Cruikshank also volunteered to help with the cleanup. […]
Northside Properties lots in Raleigh County are annexed into City of Mount Hope
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — Fourteen parcels of land in Raleigh County are now annexed into a Fayette County city. The Raleigh County Commission approved a request yesterday from the City of Mount Hope and the owner of the properties, Northside Properties, for the land to be annexed into Mount Hope. The annexation is for future […]
Reports of aggressive stray dogs reignites call for spay-neuter laws in Raleigh County
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — Raleigh County Commissioner Daniel Hall and Commission President Greg Duckworth reported on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, that residents from the Midway area reported that people were bitten by stray dogs which run in their neighborhood. They asked commissioners for help. “I’ve dealt with similar issues, down where I live,” said Commissioner […]
GEAR UP Southern West Virginia holds first ever STEM Camp at WVU Tech
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) – GEAR UP Southern West Virginia is holding a STEM Camp to inspire middle schoolers to pursue higher education. Concord University and New River Community and Technical College are teaming up to help GEAR UP Southern West Virginia to put on their first ever STEM camp. Students from Raleigh, Summers, Wyoming, Mercer […]
Theatre West Virginia navigates the hot summer temps to bring you quality performances
GRANDVIEW, WV (WVNS) – Things are heating up at Theatre West Virginia. Theatre West Virginia is debuting two shows this week at Grandview after only two weeks of practice. The shows they are debuting for this summer are “Hatfields & McCoys” and “Honey in the Rock”. However, the heat isn’t letting up for anyone, even […]
US sees over $25 billion in damages due to severe weather
(WJET/WFXP) – The old saying goes “April showers bring May flowers,” but this year, it seemed that April showers brought May natural disasters. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), natural disasters and severe weather caused over a billion dollars in damages across the United States in the month of May. Those costs […]
Biden’s Israel-Hamas cease-fire plan running out of time
President Biden is running out of time to complete his goal of ending Israel’s war against Hamas and implement a megadeal to reshape the Middle East toward a position of peace. The administration is focusing all its efforts to first get Hamas to agree to a three-phase, cease-fire deal that would establish, immediately, at least […]
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