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Two Nicholas County elementary schools to close by end of school year

NICHOLAS COUNTY, W.Va. (WOWK) – Two elementary schools will close in Nicholas County at the end of this school year. The decision to close Zela and Birch River was made at a meeting Tuesday afternoon. Dwindling enrollment and subsequent funding drops are behind the decisions. Students from those two schools will go to the new Summersville […]

Nicholas County, WV · 2d

Lootpress

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Oak Hill seeking residents to fill Recreation Committee vacancies

OAK HILL, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The City of Oak Hill is seeking residents interested in serving on the city’s Recreation Committee. According to city officials, there are currently vacancies on the committee, and Oak Hill City Council is inviting interested residents to submit letters of interest for consideration. Applicants must be residents of Oak Hill […]

Oak Hill, WV · 2d

WVNS

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Dolly Parton’s Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol coming to West Virginia

PRINCETON, WV (WVNS) – Christmas will be here before you know it, and one of the more popular Christmas-themed stories is The Christmas Carol. What do you get if that same story incorporated Dolly Parton? You would get the Dolly Parton Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol, which starts touring the country this week. This musical adaptation […]

Beckley, WV · 3d

Lootpress

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NRGRDA Applauds Governor’s Commitment And Funding For Site-Ready Industrial Development

BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The New River Gorge Regional Development Authority (NRGRDA) applauds Governor Patrick Morrisey’s announcement of a historic $40 million investment in industrial site readiness across West Virginia, calling the initiative a significant opportunity to strengthen economic development and attract new investment to Southern West Virginia. The investment includes $25 million in loans […]

West Virginia · 1d

WOWK 13 News

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Google commits $10 million to West Virginia to lower energy bills

More information about funding availability, application guidelines and eligibility will be provided by the West Virginia Office of Energy in the future. Those interested can visit the Office of Energy website.

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moe. & Lettuce Top Mountain Music Festival’s 2027 Lineup In West Virginia

Mountain Music Festival will return to ACE Adventure Resort in Oak Hill, West Virginia June 3 – 5, 2027. moe., Lettuce and Little Stranger headline the three-day event in the New River Gorge region. Eggy, Dumpstaphunk and lespecial are also aboard for Mountain Music Festival 2027. The lineup additionally...

Oak Hill, WV · 1d

Lootpress

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Hospice of Southern West Virginia steps away from Friends of Charity Auto Fair after more than a decade

BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Hospice of Southern West Virginia has announced it will no longer serve as the primary beneficiary and organizer of the Friends of Charity Auto Fair, ending more than a decade of involvement with the annual event. The organization’s Board of Directors recently made the decision following careful consideration of the time, […]

Raleigh County, WV · 1d

WVNS

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Thanksgiving holiday meals and to-go options available at Tamarack Marketplace

RALEIGH COUNTY, WV (WVNS) – Tamarack Marketplace is offering Thanksgiving TO GO again this year. According to a press release from the Beckley Raleigh County Chamber of Commerce, Tamarack Marketplace is offering classic Thanksgiving favorites with an Appalachian touch. The release included that Thanksgiving meals are ready to serve and feed approximately ten to 12 […]

Raleigh County, WV · 2d

DC News Now

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Watch: Mark Kellogg and Nylah Wilson preview Greenbrier game

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — No. 24 West Virginia women’s basketball returns to White Sulphur Springs for the second season in a row to take on Northwestern in The Greenbrier Tipoff. WVU head coach Mark Kellogg and sophomore guard Nylah Wilson spoke to members of the media on Wednesday morning to preview the game. Kellogg said he […]

White Sulphur Springs, WV · 2d

WVNS

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School closures remain an issue for concerned locals

BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) – The discussion around the closing of local schools has continued to be a concern among Raleigh County community members. Raleigh County School Board members said Cranberry-Prosperity Elementary School and Mabscott Elementary School will discontinue operations at the end of the 2026-27 school year. Many locals maintained that the decision is not […]

Raleigh County, WV · 1d

WVNS

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Wonderland of Trees brings Christmas cheer to Raleigh County

BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — The holidays are on the horizon and with them comes fun attractions to show off that festive spirit. One of those events is the annual Wonderland of Trees. The event sees businesses and offices from across West Virginia putting their tree decorating skills to the test each year. Some trees are […]

Raleigh County, WV · 2d

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Flip the script: One year after finishing runner-up, Shady Spring gets back at Herbert Hoover to win Class AAA

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Shady Spring was within one set and two points of winning the Class AAA state championship last year, but ultimately fell short against Herbert Hoover. The Tigers weren’t about to let history repeat itself. In a rematch with the No. 1 seed Huskies, No. 2...

Shady Spring, WV · 1d

WVNS

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Honoring the veterans of Raleigh County

BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — The Beckley Veterans Day Parade honors all of the veterans who came from Raleigh County to serve their country. But what does it mean for those who served and for those who celebrate? From the Revolutionary War to Vietnam to the War on Terror, veterans from all parts of the country […]

Beckley, WV · 2d

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WV leads the nation in deer collisions: body shop manager weighs in on staying safe

Beckley, WV (WOAY): According to State Farm’s yearly reporting, West Virginia leads the nation in animal collisions, as 1 in 46 West Virginia drivers had an animal-related collision last year. The national average is 1 in 145. “We do probably 50 to 60 vehicles per month here at the...

West Virginia · 1d

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Beckley celebrates the freedoms its veterans protect

Beckley, WV (WOAY): “Every day we wake up in this country should be a celebration. And we have so many blessings. And Veterans Day is just an excuse to kind of revel in that celebration,” said Adjutant William Lewis of Beckley VFW Post 4469, in front of his post’s patriotic parade float. “Everybody I’ve been with has sacrificed a lot for this country. And today’s the day to kind of enjoy the fruits of that sacrifice.”

Beckley, WV · 1d

WVNS

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Shady Spring Volleyball win 5-set thriller over arch rivals to win 2026 AAA Title

CHARLESTON, WV (WVNS) – Shady Spring has won the 2026 AAA State Volleyball Championship, after beating Herbert Hoover 3-2. In a rematch from the 2025 title game, Shady Spring entered the court in Charleston confident they could hang with the Huskies and even beat them. It was all Tigers for the first two sets, as […]

Shady Spring, WV · 1d

WVNS

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Food pantries are prepping for Thanksgiving amidst inflation

BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) – For some some residents, shopping for Thanksgiving 2026 might not be that easy due to the rising cost of groceries. According to USDA.gov, food prices have risen three percent compared to Thanksgiving 2025. Helping Hands, a food pantry in Beckley, has not been immune to inflation. The organizers say they have […]

Beckley, WV · 1d

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Woodrow Wilson pep rally honors champions, state contenders

Beckley, WV (WOAY) – Woodrow Wilson High School held a pep rally Tuesday morning to recognize its fall athletes, from state qualifiers to state champions. “Our volleyball team is going to the state tournament tomorrow. Our football team starts the state playoffs on Friday. And of course, we wanted to recognize our latest champion in the City of Champions, our 2026 boys soccer team,” said Andrew Pinnick, athletic director at Woodrow Wilson High School.

Beckley, WV · 3d

WVNS

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Girl Scouts giving back for Christmas

BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — We all know Girl Scouts for their delicious cookies. But they are also an organization dedicated to giving back to the community and educating young ladies on leadership, kindness, and compassion. That is why Black Diamond Girl Scout Troop 34101 spent an afternoon packing Christmas gifts for children they will never […]

Beckley, WV · 2d

WVNS

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Tamarack Marketplace hosts Sports Media Day for Southern WV schools

BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) – Things are heating up when it comes to the High School Winter Sports season. At Tamarack on Thursday, November 12, 2026, teams from all over the state gathered for the inaugural Winter Sports Media Day. This event was put on by the Southern Educational Services Cooperation. Teams from Raleigh, Fayette, Summers, […]

Beckley, WV · 1d