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Final chance to catch Fridays in the Park in Beckley
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) – Fridays in the Park is winding down for 2024. On the next to last Friday, park visitors were serenaded by Trey Waycaster and his saxophone. Food vendors were also set up in downtown Beckley for one of the final gatherings of the summer. The Fridays in the Park event brings the […]
Healthy Habits Contest aims to encourage healthier habits in creative ways
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) – West Virginia is ranked number one for obesity in the United States, according to a 2023 study by WALLETHUB. West Virginia government officials are looking to change the statistics, however, and they are starting in the classroom. The West Virginia Healthy Habits School Contest is a new program aimed at recognizing […]
Suspect airlifted after being shot during attempted carjacking in Tazewell County
FALLS MILLS, VA (WVNS) — A suspect was airlifted to a hospital after a shooting in the Falls Mills area of Tazewell County. According to a press release from the Tazewell County Sheriff’s Office, 30-year-old Cody Dailey, of Bluefield, West Virginia, was airlifted after being shot by a good Samaritan after an alleged carjacking attempt […]
Mostly clear skies tonight; sunny but dry weather persists this weekend
Friday evening begins with sunny skies with temps in the 80s/70s. Mostly clear weather will dominate the skies tonight so enjoy if you have evening plans! Overnight lows will drop into the 50s. Saturday morning will be a calm start to the weekend as temps go from the 50s into the 70. High pressure will […]
Greenbrier Council of Labor Unions provides update on Greenbrier employee benefits
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, WV (WVNS) — Representatives with the Greenbrier Council of Labor Unions (GCLU) provided an update regarding the potential loss of benefits for employees of The Greenbrier. According to a press release, the Amalgamated National Health Fund will keep providing health care benefits to Greenbrier employees who are represented by the GCLU. With […]
The Pat McAfee Show to make pregame stop in Morgantown
MORGANTOWN, WV (WVNS) — In a not-so-surprising move, former Mountaineer football great, Pat McAfee will be bringing his show to the hills of Morgantown ahead of the regular season kickoff against Penn State. The announcement was made during an episode of The Pat McAfee Show on August 22, 2024. According to McAfee, this special episode […]
New water lines for Woodrow Wilson High School
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) – Woodrow Wilson High will be receiving some much needed water line repairs. The school is currently working with water lines that are almost 60 years old. Raleigh County Board of Education approved a $2 million bid to replace the lines back in July, 2024. The School Building Authority of West Virginia […]
Cass Scenic Railroad and Lost River State Parks to receive upgrades, including new campgrounds
CHARLESTON, WV (WVNS) — An announcement came from Governor Justice regarding developments at Cass Scenic Railroad State Park and Lost River State Park today, noting investments to improve tourism and outdoor recreation in West Virginia. Cass Scenic Railroad State Park will add its first campground, involving approximately 100 campsites, more modern amenities, and preservation efforts. […]
The 25th annual Oak Leaf Festival is here
OAK HILL, WV (WVNS)– Prepare to “leaf” the boring behind and instead get ready for the annual Oak Leaf Festival! The 25th annual Oak Leaf Festival is scheduled to run from Saturday, August 24, 2024 to Sunday, September 1, 2024. The festival will have some new things this year, along with the returning familiar favorites […]
DoHS issues clarification on child care provider payments regarding federal rule change
CHARLESTON, WV (WVNS) — The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS) has been made aware of reports implying that child care centers are dealing with possible closures and funding crisis if the State does not take action by the end of August. The reports are inaccurate and this announcement is being released to provide […]
Can you trust the Farmers’ Almanac predictions for 2024-2025 winter weather?
Farmers' Almanac has released its predictions for the 2024-25 winter season, calling for a "wet winter whirlwind" to come — but we haven't even seen the end of summer. How accurate are these winter predictions several months out?
Tazewell County Career and Technical Center to offer free FANUC robot operator certification courses
TAZEWELL, VA (WVNS) — Tazewell County Public Schools announced that free FANUC robotoperator certification courses will be offered at the Tazewell County Career and Technical Center in 2024. According to a press release from Tazewell County Public Schools, FANUC robotoperator certification courses will be offered for free in 2024 by the Tazewell County Career and […]
CAMC first in southern West Virginia to implant world’s first neuromodulation device
CHARLESTON, WV (WVNS) — CAMC recently made a groundbreaking achievement in the medical world for being the first health system in southern West Virginia to implant the Barostim™ Baroreflex Activation Therapy. According to the press release from Dale M. Witte, Communications Strategist from CAMC, the implant is also the world’s first heart failure device to use neuromodulation, […]
Bluefield Virginia Police Department announces the launch of an automated photo speed enforcement program
BLUEFIELD, VA (WVNS) — The Bluefield Virginia Police Department announced the introduction of photo enforced school zones as children go back to school. According to posts on the Bluefield Virginia Police Department’s Facebook page, automated speed enforcement will be carried out in their designated school zones. The safety program is meant to help people slow […]
Drought shows no sign of improvements as sunshine filled weekend gets underway
Friday we bring in winds from the west-southwest as our high pressure dome pushes east. This helps push out the cooler air for something closer to seasonal averages. For our western counties the low 80s by the afternoon while our eastern mountains make a run for the mid to upper 70s. A nice improvement from […]
Two people transported by EMS after two-car accident in Mercer County
PRINCETON, WV (WVNS) — Two people were transported by EMS after a two-car accident in the Princeton area of Mercer County. According to Mercer County Dispatch, a call came in about a two-car accident occurred at the intersection of Route 460 and Locust Street in Princeton around 1:30 p.m. Mercer County Dispatch stated that the […]
Town of Athens addresses issues of water quality
ATHENS, WV (WVNS) – Athens residents said on Thursday, August 22, 2024 that their town has water issues. Some residents took to social media to voice their concerns about the odd taste and smell of the water. They also noted that the water even looked abnormal. 59News went to Athens and spoke to public officials […]
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