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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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APCO shares tips for staying warm and saving money

Oak Hill, WV (WOAY): Winter is creeping around the corner, and as temperatures drop, heating bills can begin to soar. “It depends on the temperature outside and the temperature of their thermostat. You know, the larger that difference, the more usage they’re going to see. That’s why it’s always important to look into some energy efficiency tips that can help them sort of lower that difference and impact their bill.”

Oak Hill, WV · 1d

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Tamarack Marketplace hosts Sports Media Day for Southern WV schools

BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) – Things are heating up when it comes to the High School Winter Sports season. At Tamarack on Thursday, November 12, 2026, teams from all over the state gathered for the inaugural Winter Sports Media Day. This event was put on by the Southern Educational Services Cooperation. Teams from Raleigh, Fayette, Summers, […]

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Beckley celebrates the freedoms its veterans protect

Beckley, WV (WOAY): “Every day we wake up in this country should be a celebration. And we have so many blessings. And Veterans Day is just an excuse to kind of revel in that celebration,” said Adjutant William Lewis of Beckley VFW Post 4469, in front of his post’s patriotic parade float. “Everybody I’ve been with has sacrificed a lot for this country. And today’s the day to kind of enjoy the fruits of that sacrifice.”

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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 · 20h

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W.Va. superintendent approves closures of Hugh Dingess, Justice elementaries after 2026-27

LOGAN, W.Va. (WCHS) — As school closures and consolidations rack up across the Mountain State, Logan County becomes the next. “State Superintendent Blatt, acting in her capacity as the Logan County Board of Education, hereby approves the closure of Hugh Dingess Elementary School effective at the conclusion of the 2026-27 school year," West Virginia Department of Education Assistant Superintendent Amon Gilliam said. "In the matter of Justice Elementary School, State Superintendent Blatt, acting in her capacity as Logan County Board of Education, hereby approves the closure of Justice Elementary School."

Logan County, WV · 1d

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West Virginia Residents Could Win $2,500 Watching Christmas Movies

Charleston-area holiday movie fans have until Dec. 6 to apply for the nationwide Chief of Cheer contest.

Charleston, WV · 4d

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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 · 15h

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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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Winterplace gearing up for 2026-2027 ski season

GHENT, WV (WVNS) — Winterplace has some exciting new things for you to enjoy once you are ready to hit the slopes! During the off season, the staff work to repair the lifts, update the buildings, and manicure the grounds. All to make sure each season is the best it can possibly be. Josh Faber, […]

Ghent, WV · 1d

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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

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WSAZ+ | Wintry feel for the weekend

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - Meteorologist Dillon Gaudet is tracking cold rain showers off and on throughout Friday on this First Alert Weather Day. If you’re traveling towards Beckley, some of those ridge lines could be dealing with some flakes trying to mix in. The best chance of seeing that will be Friday night into Saturday morning.

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Shady Spring Volleyball win 5-set thriller over arch rivals to win 2026 AAA Title

CHARLESTON, WV (WVNS) – Shady Spring has won the 2026 AAA State Volleyball Championship, after beating Herbert Hoover 3-2. In a rematch from the 2025 title game, Shady Spring entered the court in Charleston confident they could hang with the Huskies and even beat them. It was all Tigers for the first two sets, as […]

Shady Spring, WV · 1d

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WV Board of Education December Meeting Rescheduled

Charleston, W.Va. - The December meeting of the West Virginia Board of Education (WVBE) has been rescheduled for Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2026, instead of the regularly scheduled date of Dec. 9. The Board will conduct all regularly scheduled business on this date, with the meeting beginning at 9 a.m. in Building 6, Suite 600, 1900 Kanawha Boulevard East, Charleston, West Virginia. Agendas and updates will be posted on the WVBE event page of the West Virginia Department of Education's website one week prior to the meeting.

Charleston, WV · 20h

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Food pantries are prepping for Thanksgiving amidst inflation

BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) – For some some residents, shopping for Thanksgiving 2026 might not be that easy due to the rising cost of groceries. According to USDA.gov, food prices have risen three percent compared to Thanksgiving 2025. Helping Hands, a food pantry in Beckley, has not been immune to inflation. The organizers say they have […]

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NRGRDA Applauds Governor’s Commitment And Funding For Site-Ready Industrial Development

BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The New River Gorge Regional Development Authority (NRGRDA) applauds Governor Patrick Morrisey’s announcement of a historic $40 million investment in industrial site readiness across West Virginia, calling the initiative a significant opportunity to strengthen economic development and attract new investment to Southern West Virginia. The investment includes $25 million in loans […]

West Virginia · 2d

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The Shady Spring Tigers are Volleyball State Champions!

Kanawha County, WV (WOAY)- After falling just short in 2025, last years runner-up become this years champ!. Shady Spring (2) and Herbert Hoover (1) squared off on Thursday for the 2026 AAA West Virginia Volleyball State Championship. In 2025, the Tigers fell to Herbert Hoover in five sets in the...

Shady Spring, WV · 14h

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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 […]

Beckley, 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.