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More than 1,000 ginseng roots seized in Tazewell County

TAZEWELL COUNTY, VA (WVNS) — More than 1,000 ginseng roots were seized in Tazewell County by Virginia Conservation Police Officers. According to a post on the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources’ Facebook page, a Virginia Conservation Police Master Officer investigated a report about alleged trespassers digging ginseng in the Bluefield of Tazewell County. One of […]

Tazewell County, VA · 13h

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Renovated Big Four Lodge in McDowell County to celebrate grand reopening Saturday

KIMBALL, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A historic lodging property in McDowell County is preparing to welcome visitors again following a year-long renovation project. The Big Four Lodge, located at 25925 Coal Heritage Road in Kimball, will celebrate its grand reopening on Saturday, November 14, from 1 to 3 p.m. Owners Sam and Barbara Baker, who operate […]

Mcdowell County, WV · 22h

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Blown tire leads to highway fatality

Virginia State Police is investigating a fatal single vehicle crash that occurred Thursday Oct. 29, 2026 at 7:33p.m. on Interstate 81 at the 68-mile marker in Wythe County. Bruce A. Layman was traveling northbound on Interstate 81 in his 2000 GMC C7 truck when his tire blew out, causing him to lose control and drive into the median. The truck then crossed the southbound lanes on Interstate 81, struck the guardrail, overturned and went over an embankment before coming to rest along the treeline. Bruce A. Layman, 60, of Wirtz, Va., died at the scene. Layman was wearing a seatbelt. The crash remains under investigation.

Wythe County, VA · 2d

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New appointments to Bluefield State University Board of Governors

BLUEFIELD, WV (WVNS)- Governor Patrick Morrisey appointed new members to the Bluefield State University Board of Governors. According to a press release, the new members include Phil Hancock, Robert Linkous, and Jeffrey Forlines. Board Chair Charlie Cole spoke highly of two past board members, Bill Cole and Shannon Remines. “On behalf of Bluefield State University, […]

Bluefield, WV · 20h

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Convicted murderer sentenced for gun crime following W.Va. warrant and fugitive sweep

BLUEFIELD, W.Va. (WCHS) — A Minnesota man and convicted murderer who was apprehended during a West Virginia warrant and fugitive sweep has been sentenced to prison, federal prosecutors said. Casey Rygh, 48, of Rochester was sentenced Monday to three years and 10 months in prison to be followed by...

Rochester, MN · 12h

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The calm before the storm

OAK HILL, WV (WOAY) – It was a cold start to the morning around the region, as temperatures were around the 40-degree mark. This afternoon, we’ll still need a windbreaker, as the winds will be gusty out of the northwest at times, and that will make it feel a little cooler than the highs in the mid-to-upper-50s.

Princeton, WV · 19h

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People Moving the Mountains: Phil Hancock, To Capital Hill and Back to the Coalfields

This week, BlackByGod salutes Bluefield High School graduate Phil Hancock on his recent appointment to the Bluefield State University Board of Governors. Hancock, whose roots trace through both Mercer and McDowell Counties, is the current director of federal government relations for the Washington-based Norfolk Southern Corp. Hancock holds a law...

Bluefield, WV · 1d

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The smallest church in Virginia measures 12 feet by 16 feet for 8 people at a time

Wytheville's Smallest Church is a tiny roadside prayer chapel in Wytheville, Virginia, located just off Interstate 81 near the I-77 junction at Exit 73. Advertised on its website as one of America’s smallest churches, the chapel is dedicated to the Lord Jesus Christ and is notable for its simple design and modest churchyard. Visitors often pause briefly while passing through the area for quiet reflection and photographs.

Wytheville, VA · 17h

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Princeton Hammer & Stain to host a ceramics event

PRINCETON, WV (WVNS)- On Saturday, November 28, 2026, Princeton Hammer & Stain will host a Christmas event where attendees can create their own ceramics. The event will be held at 6 p.m. at 851 Mercer St, Princeton, WV. Ceramics you can choose from are a Christmas Tree night light, a classic nutcracker, a crescent moon […]

Princeton, WV · 17h