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Chili Night warms the community of Beckley on a ‘chilly’ night
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) – A long-standing tradition took place this weekend in uptown Beckley. The City of Beckley’s annual Chili Night was in full swing with many local organizations presenting their chili to the community. And Chili was not the only thing on the menu the night also featured food trucks, specialty drinks and live […]
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Historic West Virginia building demolition threatens feral cat colony
ST. ALBANS, W.Va. (WOWK) — A historic building in St. Albans is facing demolition, causing residents to worry about more than just losing a piece of history. The Lantz Lumber building has been home to dozens of feral cats for over a decade now, and cat rescuers are scrambling to figure out how to save […]
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Film Director is bringing his latest Appalachian horror movie to a screen near you
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) - If you were to ask Director Daniel Byers about his newest movie, he would say it's a dream come true. Byers grew up in Elkins and always had a love for cryptids - a love he credits to his mom, who worked in the Division of Natural Resources and got constant calls about Bigfoot.
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Chili Night Returns to Beckley, Black By God joins nearly 60 entrants
BECKLEY, W.Va. – Chili Night returns to Beckley Saturday, Oct. 3, and with our special recipes prepared with love and yumminess by our very own Jai Dyer, Black By God will be there to help fill your belly!. For your consideration (and we don’t think you’ll be considering very...
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Locals Say This Charleston, West Virginia Hot Dog Stand Serves Some Of The Best Chili-Slaw Dogs In The State
Some of the best meals in West Virginia hide behind the plainest storefronts, the kind you drive past a hundred times before curiosity finally wins. Along a busy stretch of road, one little stand has been quietly turning out chili-slaw dogs since the days when a dog cost pocket change.
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Daniel Donato’s Cosmic Country presented by Groove in the Gorge
FAYETTEVILLE, WV (WVNS) – Country/rock fusion band Daniel Donato’s Cosmic Country will be performing in Fayette County as part of the Groove in the Gorge live concert event series. According to a press release from The Outpost at the New River Gorge, Daniel Donato’s Cosmic Country will be performing there on Saturday, October 10, 2026, […]
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Bridge Day 5k run signups open until Oct. 13th
Oak Hill, WV (WOAY) Bridge Day is coming up on October 17th, and Active SWV is gearing up for the Bridge Day 5K run. The race course starts on the north side of the New River Gorge Bridge and gives runners a chance to take in the beautiful views while running south toward the Court Street finish line in downtown Fayetteville.
West Virginia Watch
Movie made inside Beckley Exhibition Coal Mine shows truth is scary as fiction
“Dark Hollow” is a West Virginia horror film shot inside of a coal mine. And while I’ve never watched a horror movie, I’m looking forward to this one. It is heavier on drama and the supernatural elements than gore I have been told. I’ll be able to handle it. The plot follows a monster lurking […]
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Real West Virginian of the Week: Michael ‘Goose’ Sizemore — Turning Appalachian craft into a life of art
ATHENS, W.Va. — Long before Michael “Goose” Sizemore was creating massive metal sculptures for corporate clients, his education as an artist was already underway in the mountains of West Virginia. His father was an engineer. His mother was an Appalachian craftsperson. From one came mathematics and critical...
WBOY 12 News
West Virginia woman wins big on Wheel of Fortune
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WBOY) — A West Virginia woman has come home with a lot more money after winning big on “Wheel of Fortune.” Autumn Collette, a social media influencer from Charleston, competed on the program Monday night and won both the regular and bonus rounds for a total prize of $66,850. Her brother and mother […]
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Theatre West Virginia gearing up for the haunted coal mine in Beckley
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) Are you looking for something scary to do before Halloween officially gets here? The team at the Beckley Exhibition Coal Mine are partnering with Theatre West Virginia to provide a special haunted coal mine ride. Local volunteers, along with the talent from Theatre West Virginia, will set the scene with decorations and […]
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Why it is important to spay and neuter your pets
PRINCETON, WV (WVNS) — We all know the main reason you need to spay and neuter your pets. It is to prevent unwanted litters of cats or dogs. That reduces the amount of stray or abandoned animals wandering our towns and overwhelming our shelters. But did you know there are other reasons to spay and […]
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Dave Matthews Tribute Band to perform at Woodrow Wilson High School Auditorium
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) – The Dave Matthews Tribute Band (DMTB) is set to rock the Woodrow Wilson High School Auditorium (WWHS). According to a press release from the Beckley Concert Association (BCA), the DMTB concert will take place on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, starting at 7:00 p.m. The WWHS Auditorium is located at 400 Stanaford Road in Beckley, and the show is the second one of the 2026-27 season that the nonprofit BCA is hosting.
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A series of tributes to Danny Boyd
Iconic indie WV filmmaker, writer, wrestler, gardener and retired WVSU professor Danny Boyd passed away in February but the presence of the locally-grown, internationally-known filmmakers is still felt around the Mountain State. As we creep into spooky season, there’s a slew of tributes to the beloved Boyd with a string...