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FAIRLEA, W.Va (WDTV) - A man was shot and killed by a trooper with the West Virginia State Police in Fairlea Monday. Authorities found Justin Denver Grant when they arrived on scene in regard to a suspicious male brandishing a deadly weapon at 4 p.m., according to a press release.

WOAY-TV (Oak Hill, WV): A front will trigger a round of rain and storms overnight and then a cooler pattern will ensue late this week into the weekend. SEVERE WEATHER RISK: McDowell, Mercer and Tazewell counties stand a chance at a gusty storm that could produce a small handful of power outages overnight. Otherwise, there is no severe risk in our region.

Lewisburg, WV (WVDN) – FRIDAY, MAY 17: CLUB CARNEGIE – Join Carnegie Hall in the Board Room before the Michael Cleveland & Flamekeeper performance from 6 to 6:45 p.m., Friday, May 17. Free admission. Cash bar and snacks available.  FRIDAY, MAY 17: MICHAEL CLEVELAND & FLAMEKEEPER – Mainstage Performance by 12-time Bluegrass Fiddler of the […] The post Carnegie Hall Calendar of Events: Latter-May 2024 appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — The Newport Police Department is looking for a missing, endangered man, police say. Wayne Jennings, 60, was last seen at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at a residence in the 200 block of Anne Drive. Police have considered Jennings endangered because he has a medical condition. Jennings...

HINTON, W.Va. (AP) — Dandelion enthusiasts and culinary adventurers alike are invited to the Summers Co. Public Library on June 8, to embark on a flavorful journey in creating and canning dandelion jelly. With spring in full bloom, what better way to celebrate than by transforming these sunny blossoms into a delectable spread? Hosted by the library, the event promises an educational and enjoyable experience for participants aged 16 and up. Karen Richmond has generously offered her expertise in canning alongside the provided recipe, ensuring that attendees will leave equipped with the knowledge and skills to recreate this delicacy at home. Admission to...

NARROWS, Va. (WFXR) — It was a big day over at Narrows High School as one of the Green Wave’s top athletes put pen to paper Thursday afternoon and signed his national letter of intent. On May 9, Narrows senior Kolier Pruett signed to play basketball over at...

HINTON W.Va. (Hinton News) - Organizers are excited to announce the opening of Summers County Performing Arts Music & Dance Studios in the historic district of downtown Hinton. The studios are located at 211 Temple Street and are fully equipped professional music and dance studios. The owner/artistic director/instructor/choreographer is Lisa Ann Colombo. Colombo and building owners Sonya Murrell and Joleen Linville are working together to create an outstanding facility for music and dance arts education.  Colombo has an extensive background in performing arts education. Her bio is as follows: Lisa Ann Colombo Artistic Director/Instructor/Choreographer/Composer/Music Producer Colombo has been teaching dance for over 47 years....

RONCEVERTE W.Va. (WVDN) – Ronceverte City Council held its regular meeting this week to discuss old business such as the Accelerate Program, the splash pad, Parks and Recreation finalizing events, the new mini-golf area and water-related business, as usual. Residents raised concerns about a foul smell about the city, some property line issues and feeling as […] The post Ronceverte City Council discusses new splash pad, the Accelerate WV Program and more appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.

BLUEFIELD, WV (WVNS) — A Bluefield man received a maximum sentence for DUI that resulted in serious injuries. On Monday, May 6, 2024, 38-year-old Steven Andrew Short, of Bluefield, was sentenced to the maximum penalty of two to ten years in prison for Driving Under the Influence Causing Serious Bodily Injury, as well as the […]

ALDERSON W.Va. (WVDN) – Alderson Main Street’s “Open Mic at the Depot” kicked off its third season on Saturday, May 4, with an eclectic mix of artists and songs. Event organizer Marcia Sutherland started the evening with a remembrance of Ramona “Rikki” Bell, a local retired nurse, musician and songwriter who passed away on January […] The post Open Mic Night in Alderson starts third season appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.

Based on confirmed cases in West Virginia. Includes the two most common subtypes of flu, H1N1 (swine flu), and H3N2 and is more likely to cause widespread outbreaks. Typically accounts for about 26% of seasonal flu illnesses and is similar in severity to Type A. Type B is very contagious, but only affects humans, not animals.

FAIRLEA- Well, that was not how it was supposed to be.  The top seed in Class AAA Region 3, Section 2, the Greenbrier East Spartans, suffered a season ending 11-6 loss in the sectional tournament to the Woodrow Wilson Flying Eagles on Thursday evening, May 9 at Spartan Yards.  Beckley scored seven combined runs in […] The post Spartan Baseball Finished After Being Upset by Beckley appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.

A dog is reunited with its family after it fell in a sinkhole in Craig County on Monday morning.

HINTON W.Va. (Hinton News) - The Hinton Hope Foundation is set to host The Kevin Prater Band on Friday, May 17, at 7 p.m. in the Summers County Memorial Building. The band, from Eastern Kentucky, delivers their “coal-fired Kentucky bluegrass” in addition to classic country, "grassed up" vintage rock, bluegrass gospel, and original songs.  The founder, Kevin Prater, started singing professionally at the age of 7. His talents have taken him to 24 countries and across the United States. One of the band members is Summers County’s own, Dalton Smith. Smith graduated from Summers County High School and has been touring with the band since early 2024. Prior to that, Smith was a performer at the famous Hatfield and McCoy Dinner Feud in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. Smith is incredibly excited to return to Hinton to perform in front of his friends and family. Proceeds from the event will help HHF in awarding a college scholarship to a local high school senior. The price for each advance ticket (ages 6 and up) is $10 (plus processing fee). Tickets are available at  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kevin-prater-band-hinton-wv-may-17-2024-tickets-832756415857. Depending on availability, tickets will also be sold at the door. Concessions will be available to purchase at the event. For updates or questions, visit the Hinton Hope Foundation Facebook Page or call 681-238-3045. The post Hinton Hope Foundation to host The Kevin Prater Band appeared first on The Hinton News.

Fairlea, WV (WVDN) – On Saturday, May 11th, Davis Stuart will host the 8th Annual Horse Show at the State Fair of West Virginia show grounds. Registration begins at 9:00 am and the first class will start at 10:00 am. Community members and youth will be able to participate in all 27 classes. For a […] The post Davis Stuart to Host 8th Annual Horse Show May 11 appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.

SUMMERS COUNTY W.Va. (Hinton News) - The Three Rivers Youth Theater program celebrated the end of its spring semester by participating in a workshop taught by Sherry Harper-McCombs, a resident costume designer and professor of theatre at Dickinson College. You may have also seen some of her creations at Greenbrier Valley Theater.  Each young actor picked a small prop to construct using brown paper, newspaper, cardboard, and wire. This involved creative problem solving as they had to determine the correct size and shape, plus the appropriate use of materials. Big shout out to Sherry Harper-McCombs for sharing her expertise with our...

Chief Meteorologist Joe Fitzwater has a look at multiple severe weather threats ahead this week in our region in tonight's forecast.