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Former correctional officer sentenced to prison for contraband crime
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — A man was sentenced to one year and six months in prison, to be followed by three years of supervised release, for providing contraband to an inmate of a federal prison. According to court documents, Cody Adam Bays, 32, of Beaver was a correctional officer at Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) Beckley. Between […]
JJ Wetherholt named Dick Howser Trophy semifinalist
West Virginia University junior shortstop JJ Wetherholt has been named a semifinalist for the Dick Howser Trophy, as announced by the NCBWA on Thursday. He is one of 68 student-athletes to be named a semifinalist and one of just four Big 12 representatives. Wetherholt currently leads the Mountaineers with a .384 batting average and has tallied six […]
Garrett Greene PFF’s highest rated returning Big 12 quarterback
Senior West Virginia University quarterback Garrett Greene has received plenty of love from Pro Football Focus (PFF) this offseason, and most recently, the football rating service announced that Greene has the highest grade of any returning Big 12 quarterback. PFF’s top returning Big 12 quarterbacks (minimum 250 snaps) Also per PFF, Greene was on par with […]
Temporary road closures in Summers County due to flood cleanup
SUMMERS COUNTY, WV (WVNS) — Parts of roads in Summers County will be closed for cleanup after flooding. According to a post on the Summers County WV 911 Center’s Facebook page, parts of Ballengee and James Street will be closed on Thursday, May 16, 2024. The roads will be temporarily closed while Hinton City Works […]
Governor and First Lady Justice give statement about Wyoming County coal miner death
WYOMING COUNTY, WV (WVNS) — A statement was given by Governor Jim Justice and First Lady Justice about the death of a coal miner in Wyoming County. On the morning of Thursday, May 16, 2024, Virgil Paynter, of Lynco, was fatally injured while using an excavator while at the CM Energy Operations LP Surface Mine […]
Waiting game: Thursday provides brief break from heavy rains expected to return Friday
Thursday we’re stuck between one system leaving the area and another looking to move in Friday. While most of us will be dry, the chance of a pop up shower is possible for the afternoon. We’ll likely still have enough time to mow the lawn if needed. Temps push back into the low to mid […]
WV tourism and how it affects the Mountain State
PRINCETON, WV (WVNS) – West Virginia is well known for her running rivers, glorious mountains and hearty residents. Tourism is branching out and exposing the mountain state for its gorgeous views and bringing in money to the state. Exactly how much revenue is being brought into our local businesses and shops? Mercer County Convention and […]
Fraternal Order of Police holds annual Memorial Service in Fayette County
FAYETTEVILLE, WV (WVNS) — The Fraternal Order of Police (F.O.P.) Lodge #118 held its annual Police Memorial Service. The service was on Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 12:00 P.M. in front of the Fayette County Courthouse. 241 names of police officers were read aloud to keep their legacy alive. 59News Reporter Michael Hare traveled to […]
New Goodwill location set to open in Beckley
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — The Goodwill store on Appalachian Drive in Beckley is set to close on May 19, 2024, but the good news is that a larger Goodwill store opens June 6, 2024, in Beckley. The new store will be across from the Beckley Olive Garden restaurant. A peek inside the new location on […]
What caused low voter turnout in the 2024 primary election?
PRINCETON, WV (WVNS) — West Virginia had low voter turnout across the state for the 2024 primary election. The turnouts were so low, in fact, that only 29.17% of all registered voters went to the polls. Mercer County has approximately 37,000 registered voters throughout the county, however during this primary election only around 10,000 of […]
Computer Doctor opens new location in Bluefield
BLUEFIELD, WV (WVNS) — The Computer Doctor officially cut the ribbon on their new location in Bluefield on Wednesday, May 15, 2024. The business first opened in Princeton nearly a decade ago, and has now moved locations to Bluefield in order to better serve their customers. The new location is larger and allows for a […]
Neal wins Beckley mayor’s race
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — Once the polls had closed and the votes counted Tuesday, May 14, 2024, Ryan Neal became the City of Beckley’s newest mayor. He was met with hugs by well-wishers at the Raleigh County Courthouse. “The thing that I just can’t wrap my head around is that the people of Beckley, the […]
Ronceverte Food Truck festival returning for second year
RONCEVERTE, WV (WVNS) – A beloved, tasty event is returning to Ronceverte. The Food Truck Festival is taking a pit stop in the city this weekend. The Ronceverte Food Truck Festival will be held on Edgar Avenue. Multiple different trucks for taste pallets of all kinds will be open for business. Co-Chair of the Ronceverte […]
Outgoing Beckley Councilman Tom Sopher discusses new Council changes
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — A number of first-time candidates won races for Beckley Common Council seats in the Tuesday, May 14, 2024, primary election. Newcomers Natalie Coots, Kip Buchanan and Nancy Shoemaker-Dinguss will serve their first terms on Council, following the election. Coots in Ward 1, and Shoemaker-Dingus in Ward 2, both won races against […]
DUI checkpoint on US Rt. 60 in Greenbrier County
CHARMCO, WV (WVNS) — An upcoming DUI checkpoint will be performed by the West Virginia State Police in Greenbrier County. The checkpoint will occur on Thursday, May 23, 2024 and go into Friday, May 24, 2024. It will be on US Rt. 60, Midland Trail W in Charmco at the intersection with WV Route 20, […]
Happy Gilmore 2 officially announced by Netflix
GHENT, WV (WVNS) — The price is most definitely right, especially for Happy. Sandlerverse fans can rejoice as ‘Happy Gilmore 2’ was officially announced during the 2024 Netflix Upfront event. During the Netflix Upfront event, multiple new games, movies, and series’ were announced to come out through 2024 and 2025. Adam Sandler will indeed reprise […]
Sports takes center court at 2024 Netflix Upfront
GHENT, WV (WVNS) — Sports took much of the spotlight during the 2024 Netflix Upfront event. One of the biggest sports additions announced by Netflix Chief Content Officer Bela Bajaria, was the live broadcasting of Christmas Day NFL games across the next three seasons. Since this is new for Netflix, no broadcast teams were announced […]
Man arrested after truck theft in Tazewell County
UPDATE: Thursday, May 16, 2024 @ 3:50 p.m. | A man was charged on Thursday, May 16, 2024, for the theft of a truck in Tazewell County. According to the Tazewell Police Department, 27-year-old Derick Lee Wallace, of North Tazewell, was charged with the May 15, 2024 burglary to Ramey Automotive on Gov. G. C. […]
Runaway teenage girls located after going missing in Fayette County
UPDATE: Wednesday, May 15, 2024 9:17 P.M. | FAYETTE COUNTY, WV (WVNS) — Both runaway teenagers have been located and returned to New River Ranch Facility according to updates by Fayette County law enforcement. FAYETTE COUNTY, WV (WVNS) — The Fayette County Sheriff’s Office is looking for two runaway teenage girls. According to the Fayette […]
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