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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.

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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 · 2d

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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 · 1d

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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 · 2d

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Pregnant woman says man shoved her in stomach during Oak Hill argument

OAK HILL, WV (LOOTPRESS) — A woman who told police she was 17 weeks pregnant reported that the father of her children shoved his forearm or elbow into her stomach during an argument at an Oak Hill apartment. Officers responded to a domestic call on Terry Avenue on Oct. 19. According to the police report, […]

Oak Hill, WV · 2d

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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 […]

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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 · 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 · 2d

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West Virginia Emergency Management Division and FEMA announce potential disaster relief for renters affected by August storms

CHARLESTON, WV (WVNS) — Renters in three counties in the Mountain State could be able to get grants from FEMA to help with recovery following storms and flooding that occurred in August. According to a press release, renters with damage from flooding and storms from August 14, 2026 to August 18, 2026 in Fayette, Kanawha, […]

Fayette County, WV · 1d

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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 · 1d

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West Virginian Fashion designer takes on men’s fashion week

Fayette County, WV (WOAY) – When you think of the word fashion, images of flashy clothes, bags, and shoes from Italy or Paris probably flood your mind. Well, let’s expand your palette and possibly your closet. LEO, the creative director for LEO, is a native of West Virginia...

Fayette County, WV · 2d

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West Virginia American Water invests $580K in Oak Hill upgrades

OAK HILL, WV (WVNS) – West Virginia American Water announced a $580,000 investment to upgrade water infrastructure in Fayette County, WV. According to a press release, the funds will go towards a project on Wilson Street and Harper Street in Oak Hill. The release included that during the project, 1,990 feet of aging pipe will […]

Oak Hill, 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 · 1d

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WV leads the nation in deer collisions: body shop manager weighs in on staying safe

Beckley, WV (WOAY): According to State Farm’s yearly reporting, West Virginia leads the nation in animal collisions, as 1 in 46 West Virginia drivers had an animal-related collision last year. The national average is 1 in 145. “We do probably 50 to 60 vehicles per month here at the...

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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.”

Beckley, WV · 2d

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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 […]

Beckley, WV · 2d

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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 · 2d

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