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Todd Kirby appointed as Circuit Judge of the tenth Judicial Circuit Court for Raleigh County
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — Governor Jim Justice appointed Todd Kirby to the Tenth Judicial Circuit Court serving Raleigh County. Kirby will be replacing Judge Robert Burnside due to his recent retirement. Kirby attended Marshall University where he gained degrees in Political Science and International Studies. He graduated with his Juris Doctorate from Liberty University School […]
Florida prosecutors knew Epstein raped teenage girls 2 years before cutting deal, transcript shows
Florida prosecutors knew the late millionaire and financier Jeffrey Epstein sexually assaulted teenage girls two years before they cut a plea deal that has long been criticized as too lenient and a missed opportunity to imprison him a decade earlier, according to transcripts released Monday.
US to pay Moderna $176 million to develop pandemic flu vaccine
The U.S. government will pay the vaccine maker Moderna $176 million to develop a pandemic vaccine that could be used to treat bird flu in people as cases in dairy cows continue to mount across the country, federal officials announced Tuesday.
West Virginia State Police to heighten traffic enforcement over July 4th holiday
CHARLESTON, WV (WVNS) — If you are travelling for the holiday weekend, you may see more West Virginia State Troopers around thanks to a traffic initiative. According to a press release, members of the West Virginia State Police will be out on patrol over the July 4th week and weekend through a Targeted Traffic Enforcement […]
From Appalachian history to modern importance, beekeeping is a timeless artform
SHADY SPRING, WV (WVNS) – The art of beekeeping is an old art form and one important to the history of West Virginia. “Collectively our families switched from being farmers and bee keepers to coal miners. And a lot of people had family farms because that’s how they fed their own family and they also […]
For Billie Trump, City of Beckley is an Eagles song
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — A retired Beckley Fire Department chief and city treasurer was installed as the first city manager for the City of Beckley on Monday, July 1, 2024. Billie Trump was appointed as interim city manager by Mayor Rob Rappold and began serving in the position days after retiring from the City of […]
Beckley officials are sworn into office
BECKLEY, WV (WNVS) — One by one, a new mayor and seven members of Beckley Common Council took the oath of office on Monday morning, July 1, 2024. Four Council members, Frank Williams (Ward 3), Nancy Shoemaker-Dingess (Ward 2), Kip Buchanan (Ward 4), and Natalie Coots (Ward 1) are newly elected. Williams had previously served […]
Rubio, Tim Scott would give Trump biggest boost as vice president: Poll
Sens. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) and Tim Scott (R-S.C.) are the two vice-presidential contenders who would offer the biggest boost to former President Trump if they were selected as his running mate, according to a new poll. A Harvard CAPS-Harris poll released on Monday found that 25 percent of GOP respondents said they were more […]
Deadline for entries approaching for State Fair of West Virginia
FAIRLEA, WV (WVNS) — Entry deadlines are quickly approaching for the 99th Annual State Fair of West Virginia. Livestock entries are due by midnight on July 6, 2024 and home, arts, and garden are due by midnight July 12, 2024. “Seeing the hard work exhibitors put into their entries and projects is always a highlight […]
WVU volleyball to celebrate 50 years in 2024
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – The West Virginia University volleyball team will celebrate the program’s 50-year anniversary in 2024. Throughout the season, fans can relive the program’s most memorable moments with acknowledgments of the team’s history. The Mountaineers will celebrate 50 years of varsity status dating back to 1974. Judy Thomas was named the program’s first head coach, […]
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