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Lanes back open after I77 North crash in Charleston

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WOWK) — The left and middle lanes of I77 North in Charleston have reopened after a crash involving a tractor-trailer and a passenger vehicle. According to Kanawha County Metro 911, the crash happened just after 9 p.m. on I77 North near the Brooks Street entrance ramp. No injuries were reported. The Charleston Police […]

Charleston, WV · 17d

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Cheapest gas stations in Charleston, West Virginia

Stacker compiled a list of the cheapest gas stations in Charleston, West Virginia using data from Gas Buddy

Charleston, WV · 10-06

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Parking lot closure announced for Summers County ARH

HINTON, WV (WVNS) — Summers County ARH Hospital announced a parking lot closure to allow for construction. According to a press release, beginning Monday, October 19, 2026, the parking lot in front of the Summers County ARH Rural Health Clinic, along with the main entrance to the clinic, will be closed as the area is […]

Summers County, WV · 21d

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Skygusty, McDowell County: Coal, the South Fork Railroad, and the Lost 24883 Post Office

Appalachian Community Histories – Skygusty, McDowell County: Coal, the South Fork Railroad, and the Lost 24883 Post Office. Skygusty is one of those Appalachian communities whose name demands an explanation before its history can even begin. Tucked into the mountains of McDowell County near South Fork, Black Wolf, Gary,...

Mcdowell County, WV · 20d

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Mock school bus turnover preps Raleigh Co. EMS, drivers, ACT students for real disaster

Glen Daniel, WV (WOAY): This Wednesday morning at the Liberty High School baseball field, a school bus flipped over and nobody was harmed. That’s because it was part of a training simulation where emergency personnel, school bus drivers, and students from the Beckley Academy of Careers and Technology all learned what to do in the event of a real crash.

Raleigh County, WV · 22d

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Raleigh County Emergency Operations Center and Raleigh County Schools to hold simulated school bus rollover on October 14

Glen Daniel, WV (WOAY) Emergency crews in Raleigh County are preparing for a simulated school bus rollover to sharpen their response skills. The Raleigh County Emergency Operations Center and Raleigh County Schools will hold a full-day training exercise Wednesday, October 14, beginning at 9:00 a.m. at the Liberty High School baseball field.

Raleigh County, WV · 25d

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Traffic delays expected on I-64 in Greenbrier County due to utility work

GREENBRIER COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Motorists traveling along Interstate 64 in Greenbrier County should prepare for possible traffic delays Sunday, October 18, as crews install fiber optic lines along a portion of the highway. According to Quanta Telecom, the work is scheduled to take place between 7 a.m. and 11 a.m. along I-64 between mile […]

Greenbrier County, WV · 25d

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I-64 utility work expected to slow traffic in Greenbrier County

GREENBRIER COUNTY, WV (WVNS) – Upcoming utility work on I-64 in Greenbrier County is expected to cause traffic delays for drivers. According to a press release from Quanta Telecom, fiber optic line installation is scheduled to occur on Sunday, October 18, 2026, from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. between milepost 145 and 152 on I-64. […]

Greenbrier County, WV · 28d

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Update released regarding train derailment in Thurmond

THURMOND, WV (WVNS) – An update was released about the RJ Corman coal train that derailed in Thurmond on Monday, October 5, 2026. According to information provided by Melissa McCune, a Thurmond Town Councilwoman, at the time of the derailment, the train was on the Short Line railroad, which is reportedly located before the main track in Thurmond.

Thurmond, WV · 10-07

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Lanes reopened after vehicle fire on I-77 Southbound in Mercer County

MERCER COUNTY, WV (WVNS) -- Both lanes are closed on part of I-77 Southbound in Mercer County due to a vehicle fire. According to West Virginia Turnpike Dispatch, due to a fire involving a vehicle pulling a trailer, both lanes of I-77 Southbound around mile marker 17 are closed. West...

Mercer County, WV · 28d

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Sheriffs warn of road closures through Summers County

HINTON, WV (WVNS) – There is an alert for Summers County drivers. Some of the roads in the county will be closed down for certain points of time. People are warned to remove their vehicles before the road closure dates. If they are not removed, they will be towed. This is all according to a […]

Summers County, WV · 28d

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State legislator says there could “potentially” be a gas tax holiday in WV

FAYETTEVILLE, WV (WVNS) - With the rise of gas prices, drivers are struggling to afford the cost of getting where they need to go. According to AAA, the price of gas is up more than a dollar compared to a year ago. With gas prices as high as they are, this leaves a lot people asking the question: Will there be a gas tax holiday in West Virginia?

West Virginia · 28d

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Update released regarding train derailment in Thurmond

THURMOND, WV (WVNS) – An update was released about the RJ Corman coal train that derailed in Thurmond on Monday, October 5, 2026. According to information provided by Melissa McCune, a Thurmond Town Councilwoman, at the time of the derailment, the train was on the Short Line railroad, which is reportedly located before the main […]

Thurmond, WV · 10-07

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Warning period for I-77 construction zone cameras starts

WYTHE COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) – The Wythe County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) begins a warning period for speed camera tickets in the busy construction zone of I-77 on Friday, Oct. 9. A Vehicle-Based Enforcement (VBE) Work Zone Safety Program comes as speed studies revealed a significant problem with speeding...

Wythe County, VA · 28d

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Crews are finishing repairs after a coal train derailed

Fayette County, WV (WOAY) – Crews are finishing repairs after a coal train derailed in Thurmond overnight Monday into Tuesday. It happened right where the tracks cross the road as you come over the bridge in front of the Thurmond depot. On Tuesday morning, RJ Corman Railroad Company was...

Thurmond, WV · 10-07

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Cheapest gas stations in Beckley

Stacker compiled a list of the cheapest gas stations in Beckley using data from Gas Buddy

Beckley, WV · 10-06

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Road work construction zone safety tips

BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — We have all been caught up in road construction at one point or another in the years we’ve been driving. And we all know these construction zones require careful driving. Paving, patching potholes, adding an entirely new lane or bridge… Road construction comes in many different forms. But every road construction […]

Beckley, WV · 29d

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WSAZ+ | Fort Hill Bridge construction to start; other top stories

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - The West Virginia Department of Transportation has announced the first major construction phase for the I-64 Fort Hill Bridge rehabilitation project. They say work is scheduled to begin Tuesday, Oct. 6, from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m., on crossovers to prepare for January 2027 lane closures...

Wyoming County, WV · 10-06

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Loaded coal train derails in Thurmond in Fayette County

THURMOND, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A loaded coal train has derailed in New River Gorge National Park & Preserve. Railroad crews will have a decent cleanup and repair job on their hands following the derailment of a coal train in the historic town of Thurmond. The derailment occurred late Monday night. The train that derailed was […]

Thurmond, WV · 10-06

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Summers County officials remind travelers to plan for traffic changes amid preparations for annual Hinton Railroad Days Festival

Hinton, WV (WOAY) If you’re heading to Hinton for this year’s Railroad Days Festival, taking place October 9-11, officials remind drivers to plan for traffic changes. Several roadways will be closed, and normal traffic patterns will be altered during the festival starting on Thursday, October 8. Drivers are...

Summers County, WV · 10-02