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Nurse spots gun at Princeton hospital, police say it was stolen

PRINCETON, WV (LOOTPRESS) — Princeton police said they would seek arrest warrants for a man after a nurse spotted a handgun in his waistband at Princeton Community Hospital. Police said the gun had been reported stolen in Mercer County. Officers responded to the hospital around 6:44 p.m. Oct. 30 after security reported a man acting […]

Princeton, WV · 14h

Cardinal News

Tazewell County Judge Hurley to retire, but not before ruling on a challenge to a constitutional amendment recently approved by voters

Tazewell County Circuit Judge Jack Hurley, who heard a challenge to Virginia’s mid-decade redistricting effort earlier this year, plans to retire in December after ruling on a challenge to the reproductive healthcare constitutional amendment. The post Tazewell County Judge Hurley to retire, but not before ruling on a challenge to a constitutional amendment recently approved by voters appeared first on Cardinal News .

Tazewell County, VA · 1d

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West Virginia State Police searching for missing man last seen in Beckley area

BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – West Virginia State Police are investigating a missing person complaint in Beckley involving a 26-year-old man whose cellphone was last reported near Concord University in Athens. According to West Virginia State Police, a missing person complaint was received on Thursday, November 12, 2026, regarding Tavon Dandre Davis, 26. Davis is described […]

Beckley, WV · 9h

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This West Virginia Car-Hop Stand Still Brings Hot Dogs And Thick Shakes Right To Your Window

A server will carry a chili dog and a peanut butter milkshake straight to your car door here, just like the old days. The milkshake menu alone runs to several dozen flavors, so choosing gets tricky. This little drive-in sits along a famous old coal road in southern West Virginia....

Bluewell, WV · 1d

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Convicted double-murderer sentenced for federal gun crime

BLUEFIELD, WV (WVNS) — A Minnesota man convicted of double-murder was sentenced for a federal gun crime in West Virginia. According to a press release, 48-year-old Casey Rygh, of Rochester, Minnesota, was sentenced to three years and ten months in prison, followed by three years of supervised release, for being a felon in possession of […]

Rochester, MN · 9h

myfamilytravels.com

These 7 West Virginia Drive-In Restaurants Still Bring Food Right To Your Car Window

A giant mug of root beer sits on top of one of these restaurants. It’s the kind of sign that makes you hit the brakes before your brain even catches up. At several spots on this list, a server walks right up to your car. They take your order, then come back with a tray that hooks onto your window.

West Virginia · 9h

WVNS

Longest-running Veterans Day Parade in the country returns to Welch

WELCH, WV (WVNS) – Many take time to participate in Veteran’s Day parades each year to honor those who have served. But this tradition holds a particularly special place in the hearts of local residents in McDowell County. Each year participants have marched through downtown Welch in what is said to be the oldest and […]

Welch, WV · 2d

therealwv.com

Wyoming County Courthouse News: Nov. 6–12, 2026

Robert Kenneth Vanhoy, Elaine S. Vanhoy and Linda Carol Domi → Hunter David Vanhoy and Savannah Paige Vanhoy. 0.52-acre tract east of County Route 10/8 on the waters of Rockcastle Creek of the Guyandotte River, part of a 125.75-acre tract, with reserved right-of-way. Nicholas Bailey and Haley Brooke Bailey...

Wyoming County, WV · 22h

myfamilytravels.com

This West Virginia Breakfast Buffet Has Become The Place To Be On Sunday Mornings

The doors swing open at 8 AM on Sunday, a full two and a half hours before they do on any weekday. That early start belongs to the weekend breakfast buffet, and it changes the whole mood of the morning. The spread goes beyond a few pans of eggs. The...

Beckley, WV · 2d

woay.com

First snow of the season occurs with small warm-up into mid-week

It’s been a fairly cold day today across southern West Virginia. Rain in the northern area and northwest winds have made it feel much colder than it is. As we take a look at the next 7 days from the European rainfall forecast it looks like we are still expecting in between a quarter-inch and a half-inch of rain from this system. This is going to change over eventually into snow across the area. The Greenbrier Valley still looks to be on the lower end of rainfall and snowfall totals as the western facing slopes look to be receiving more.

West Virginia · 1d

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Final day of mobile food pantry for 2026

BLUEFIELD, WV (WVNS) – Those in need should take note – the Mountaineer Food Bank Mobile Pantry is hosting its final mobile food giveaway for 2026. The pantry will be in the parking lot at Mitchell Stadium in Bluefield, Mercer County on November 18, 2026. They will be there from 10 A.M. until 11:30 A.M. […]

Bluefield, WV · 1d

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Week 11 Player of the Week: PikeView RB Moose Hedrick

PRINCETON, WV (WVNS) – The final week of the high school football regular season saw some great individual performances but only one could be our player of the week. PikeView Running Back Moose Hedrick ran for 246 yards and 3 touchdowns in the Panthers win over Midland Trail Friday night. He carried the ball 28 […]

Princeton, WV · 2d

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Montcalm Football headed to playoffs for first time ever

MONTCALM, WV (WVNS) – For the first time in school history, the Montcalm High School Football team is headed to the state playoffs. The football team got a rock-star sendoff from their classmates, teachers and parents on Thursday, November 12, 2026, as they headed to Wheeling for their round one matchup. The Generals have already […]

Montcalm, WV · 1d

Yahoo!

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...

West Virginia · 2d

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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

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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

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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

Lootpress

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 · 16h

Metro News

Raleigh County to close two schools this spring

BECKLEY, W.Va. — Action by the Raleigh County board of education will result in the closure of two elementary schools at the end of the current academic year. The Board voted Tuesday 4-1 co close Cranberry-Prosperity Elementary School and Mabscott Elementary School. Board member Marsha Smith cast the lone dissenting vote on both closures.

Raleigh County, WV · 2d

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