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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 […]

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WVSOM Alumni Help Lead Beckley VAMC Primary Care Team to National Recognition

BECKLEY, W.Va. (WVDN) – West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine (WVSOM) alumni are helping to transform primary care at the Beckley Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC) in Beckley, W.Va., and are earning national recognition. The Beckley VA primary care team received recognition from the Veterans Health Administration’s Office of Primary Care for its performance on […] The post WVSOM Alumni Help Lead Beckley VAMC Primary Care Team to National Recognition appeared first on West Virginia Daily News .

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WVDEP and WV Dept. of Health seeking applicants for Water is Medicine

CHARLESTON, WV (WVNS) — The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection and the West Virginia Department of Health opened applications for the Water is Medicine funding opportunity following Governor Patrick Morrisey’s announcement in McDowell County on November 4, 2026. The program is aimed at expanding access to water testing and filtration as well as installation […]

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Planned demolitions in Thurmond and Prince accompanied by major stabilization and renovation projects for Commercial Row, others

GLEN JEAN, WV (WOAY) – Contractors hired to demolish historic structures in the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve, many of them in the town of Thurmond, have been given a notice to proceed beginning Nov. 15. The National Park Service expects demolition to begin toward the end...

Thurmond, WV · 13h

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West Virginia Symphony returns to Carnegie Hall for a festive holiday pops celebration

LEWISBURG, W.Va (WVDN) – Carnegie Hall invites audiences to celebrate the season with the West Virginia Symphony Orchestra (WVSO) on Friday, December 4, at 7 p.m., as the orchestra returns to the Hamilton Auditorium for an evening of holiday favorites, festive orchestral music, and seasonal cheer. Led by Music Director Maurice Cohn, the concert is […] The post West Virginia Symphony returns to Carnegie Hall for a festive holiday pops celebration appeared first on West Virginia Daily News .

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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 […]

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How to drive safely when black ice is on the roads

BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — With the wet roads and temperatures dropping quick this week, black ice could be a real possibility. So here are a few things you can do to stay safe on the roads. Hunter Tolliver, a firefighter with Beckley Fire Department, said there are several easy things you can do to keep […]

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Carnegie Hall presents ‘Old Fashioneds, New Tricks’ – A Smooth Ambler mixology class

LEWISBURG, W.Va (WVDN) – Carnegie Hall invites whiskey enthusiasts and cocktail lovers to raise a glass and expand their mixology skills during Old Fashioneds, New Tricks, a hands-on cocktail workshop led by Andrew Robinson of Smooth Ambler Distillery on Saturday, November 21 at 1 p.m. This engaging class explores the versatility of one of the […] The post Carnegie Hall presents ‘Old Fashioneds, New Tricks’ – A Smooth Ambler mixology class appeared first on West Virginia Daily News .

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Several schools could face consolidation in Wyoming County

PINEVILLE, WV (WVNS) – Several Wyoming County Schools could be shutting down by the end of the school year. At an early November board meeting, Wyoming County Schools board members voted 3-2 to consider consolidating Road Branch Elementary and Middle School, Herndon Consolidated Elementary and Middle School, and Glen Fork Elementary and Middle School. These […]

Wyoming County, WV · 2d

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Leadership Beckley class learns how to talk to the news

Raleigh County, WV (WOAY) – Leadership Beckley spent Thursday afternoon on a skill most community leaders end up needing sooner or later: talking to the news. Leadership Beckley runs through the Beckley-Raleigh County Chamber of Commerce, bringing together leaders from local businesses, nonprofits and organizations across the region to learn about local issues and to build the relationships and skills they need to advance their organizations and careers.

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Mercer County Veterans Museum honors veterans for Veterans Day

PRINCETON, WV (WVNS) — The Mercer County Veterans Museum in Princeton recognized Veterans Day on Tuesday, November 11, 2026. Director George Williams said while their normal staff were off for the holiday, members of the board of directors volunteered their time to make sure the museum could be open for Veterans Day. He said former […]

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Power outage prompts early dismissal at Mullens Elementary and Middle School

MULLENS, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Students at Mullens Elementary and Middle School in Wyoming County will be dismissed early on Friday, November 13, 2026, due to a power outage. According to the Wyoming County Board of Education, the school will release students at 11 a.m. The school system also announced changes to bus transportation for the […]

Wyoming County, WV · 17h

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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 […]

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Lewisburg Planning Commission to meet Dec. 3

LEWISBURG, W.Va. (WVDN) — The Lewisburg Planning Commission will meet at 4 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 3, in the Paul R. Cooley Council Chambers, 942 Washington St. W., to hear the following items. The full agenda is as follows: Call to order Roman Catholic Diocese — rezoning request of Parcel 10-12-82.1 Lorraine Monte — minor subdivision […] The post Lewisburg Planning Commission to meet Dec. 3 appeared first on West Virginia Daily News .

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Local attorney representing coal miners to create an enforceable silica dust standard

Fayette County, WV (WOAY) – A local attorney in Oak Hill is representing coal miners in the fight to have the state, once and for all, create an enforceable silica dust standard. An emergency petition was filed with the West Virginia Supreme Court on October 29, and hopes are...

Oak Hill, WV · 8h

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Leadership Beckley seeks donations for Giving Circle Fund

Beckley, WV (WOAY) – Members of this year’s Leadership Beckley class are asking the community to donate to the program’s Giving Circle Fund. Leadership Beckley is the leadership development program of the Beckley-Raleigh County Chamber of Commerce. The program’s 2019-2020 class created the fund at the Beckley Area Foundation. The foundation manages the money, and Leadership Beckley classes advise how it is used.

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Beckley Art Center to host ‘The Gift of Art’ event

BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) – While there is still a bit of time before Christmas, locals have a chance to get an early glimpse at Kris Kringle. The big man has been scheduled to make an early stop for the Beckley Art Center’s “The Gift of Art” celebration. The fun kicks off with an ornament making […]

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NY string quartet visits St. Francis students

Beckley, WV (WOAY): This afternoon, a New York string quartet paid a visit to students at St. Francis de Sales School in Beckley. Pizzi Strings presented segments of both classical and modern pieces in an interactive demonstration, teaching the kids about different types of string instruments as well as the different emotions that music can express.