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Virginia Tech students named top in the nation for collegiate broadcasting
BLACKSBURG, Va. – Two Virginia Tech students are being recognized as the nation’s best and brightest in collegiate sports broadcasting. Kyle Marchak and Giovanni Heater have been best friends since middle school — and now, they’re helping each other along the way to achieving their dreams of becoming play-by-play broadcasters.
A Peek into Summers County’s Past: The Hinton Depots
HINTON W.Va. (Hinton News) - When you think of the two commercial buildings in Hinton that make Hinton “Hinton,” you instantly think of the McCreery Hotel and the C&O Depot. Few people alive today know that the current depot is not the original building. There have been four depots in Hinton throughout the years since the railroad first cut through the town. I have never found any information about the first two, other than the occasional reference to the fact that there have been four. The current depot was constructed in 1913 to replace the third building which was constructed in 1891. It...
8th annual Color the River 2024
PENCE SPRINGS, WV (WVNS) — If you are looking to beat the heat, you may be interested in the 8th annual Color the River Float. This event will be held on Saturday, June 8, 2024 where you can register to float with family and friends down the river! Registration is from 8:00 A.M. to 12:00 […]
National Weather Service confirms EF-1 tornado hit Salem Sunday evening
Salem, Va. – The National Weather Service in Blacksburg has confirmed an EF-1 tornado hit Salem Sunday evening. Maximum wind speeds were estimated around 100 to 105 mph. It was on the ground roughly two miles and had a width of 300 yards. The storm survey is ongoing. More...
Kids can learn about competitive gaming this summer at Concord
ATHENS, WV (WVNS) – Concord Esports is giving kids a chance to experience competitive gaming over the summer. The Concord Esports Summer Camp is making another appearance this summer. There are four different camps for different age groups. These camps include the Youth Camp, Targeted Camp, FPS Camp, and Recruit Camp. The Youth Camp is […]
National Senior Health and Fitness Day!
HINTON, WV (WVNS) — May 29th is National Senior Health and Fitness Day! The Summers County Council on Aging is a big proponent of keep seniors as healthy as they can be. From various exercise programs to blood glucose testing, the Council tries to help its seniors as often as they can. Cindy Garrett, Executive […]
Meet 2024 WSLS scholarship recipient Narrows senior Brianna Moser
NARROWS, Va. – The second winner of our 2024 WSLS Scholarship hails from Narrows. If you’ve spent time in Giles County, you know these are tight-knit communities that take care of their own, they also produce talent young adults who live that philosophy. And in this particular case,...
Fallen remembered at Southwest Virginia’s Veteran Cemetery
DUBLIN, Va. (WDBJ) -The Southwest Virginia Veteran’s Cemetery hosted its annual Memorial Day service Monday in Dublin. While Memorial Day may bring a 3-day weekend for many with lots of celebrating going on, veterans and current members of our armed forces say it’s important to remember what this day is really all about.
Target 7: Police open investigation into Blacksburg bed and breakfast after mass cancellations; families still out thousands of dollars
BLACKSBURG, Va. (WDBJ) - The Clay Corner Inn canceled numerous reservations just days before Virginia Tech’s graduation, leaving dozens of families scrambling for a place to stay. Three weeks later, those families are still waiting on refunds. Our Target 7 investigative team kept digging into the establishment. Our investigation...
Mercer County Schools announce Summer Food Service Program
MERCER COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Mercer County Schools’ Child Nutrition Department is proud to sponsor the federally funded Summer Food Service Program. Children aged 18 and under are invited to join us for Breakfast and Lunch. Meals will be available at various sites, as listed in the attached schedule. Proper nutrition is essential for […]
Safety tips for grilling season!
PRINCETON, WV (WVNS) — Memorial Day Weekend marks the unofficial start of summer, and for many West Virginians, grilling season. People across the state will be firing up their grills in the summer months to serve up delicious food for friends and families. Everyone is drawn in by the smell of grilled food, the smoke […]
Strawberry Festival Draws Large Crowd
WOAY-TV (Oak Hill, WV): Hundreds flocked to Alderson for entertainment, crafts, vendors and more importantly strawberries!. Owner of Sunset Berry Farm, Kent Gilkerson, said if you missed out on Saturday’s festivities, come on Sunday! If you want to pick strawberries, the farm is open Sunday through Wednesday for a few more weeks. The strawberry season lasts about 6 to 8 weeks, ending around the Fourth of July.
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