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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 · 1d

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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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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 · 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 · 19h

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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

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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 · 19h

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Scattered snow showers continue as a warming trend takes hold next week

It’s been a pretty cold and gloomy Friday, but football games looked like they went well across the area for the first round of playoffs! Meadow Bridge got a little bit of a wintry mix/rain falling throughout parts of the game and it looks like Bluefield just missed out on quite a snow game as there is snow falling at a pretty good clip at the time of writing this post. However, we still aren’t expecting much in the way of accumulation, but we still could see an inch to two piling up where the heaviest of the snow happens to fall overnight through Saturday.

Meadow Bridge, WV · 13h

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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 · 19h

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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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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 · 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

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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 […]

Raleigh County, WV · 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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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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John Marshall falls to Princeton to end the season

PRINCETON WV (WTRF) – The seventh seeded Princeton welcomed in the tenth seeded John Marshall for first round action on Friday Nov. 13. Princeton came away with the 51-7 win over John Marshall. The Monarchs finish the season 7-4 overall.

Princeton, WV · 15h

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Wonderland of Trees brings Christmas cheer to Raleigh County

BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — The holidays are on the horizon and with them comes fun attractions to show off that festive spirit. One of those events is the annual Wonderland of Trees. The event sees businesses and offices from across West Virginia putting their tree decorating skills to the test each year. Some trees are […]

Raleigh County, WV · 2d

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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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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 […]

West Virginia · 2d

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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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