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Honoring the veterans of Raleigh County

BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — The Beckley Veterans Day Parade honors all of the veterans who came from Raleigh County to serve their country. But what does it mean for those who served and for those who celebrate? From the Revolutionary War to Vietnam to the War on Terror, veterans from all parts of the country […]

Beckley, WV · 2d

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Oak Hill seeking residents to fill Recreation Committee vacancies

OAK HILL, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The City of Oak Hill is seeking residents interested in serving on the city’s Recreation Committee. According to city officials, there are currently vacancies on the committee, and Oak Hill City Council is inviting interested residents to submit letters of interest for consideration. Applicants must be residents of Oak Hill […]

Oak Hill, WV · 2d

Hinton News

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Appalachian Country Store serves as a one-stop shop for all things local

PETERSTOWN- Just off of Route 219 in Peterstown, sits an 80 by 80 foot building up on the top of a rolling green hillside. Built by a local, one can tell that this barn-like structure is new. The deep red paint on the outside is far from chipping stage, and there is no wear and tear yet anywhere. However, when one walks inside, the atmosphere makes it feel like this town hub has been here for decades on end. Upon entering Appalachian Country Store, the customer is immediately immersed in the community. Shelves are stacked with homemade pumpkin bread, pepperoni rolls, pastries and more. Fridges full of local dairy and high-quality meats line the walls, and friendly local staff are hard at work in the back kitchen, ringing up customers, or making sandwiches at the Deli. Jeff Miller, owner, tells WVDN how the place first got started. Originally from a large Amish community in Holmes County Ohio, Miller, also a minister, “moved with his little flock” to Monroe County WV, to escape growing congestion up north. In the process of moving, Miller sold his wood-working business and trusted in his faith in the Lord to find new purpose and be

Peterstown, WV · 2d

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WSAZ+ | Wintry feel for the weekend

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - Meteorologist Dillon Gaudet is tracking cold rain showers off and on throughout Friday on this First Alert Weather Day. If you’re traveling towards Beckley, some of those ridge lines could be dealing with some flakes trying to mix in. The best chance of seeing that will be Friday night into Saturday morning.

Beckley, WV · 18h

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Tamarack Marketplace hosts Sports Media Day for Southern WV schools

BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) – Things are heating up when it comes to the High School Winter Sports season. At Tamarack on Thursday, November 12, 2026, teams from all over the state gathered for the inaugural Winter Sports Media Day. This event was put on by the Southern Educational Services Cooperation. Teams from Raleigh, Fayette, Summers, […]

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Shady Spring Volleyball win 5-set thriller over arch rivals to win 2026 AAA Title

CHARLESTON, WV (WVNS) – Shady Spring has won the 2026 AAA State Volleyball Championship, after beating Herbert Hoover 3-2. In a rematch from the 2025 title game, Shady Spring entered the court in Charleston confident they could hang with the Huskies and even beat them. It was all Tigers for the first two sets, as […]

Shady Spring, WV · 1d

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Leadership Beckley seeks donations for Giving Circle Fund

Beckley, WV (WOAY) – Members of this year’s Leadership Beckley class are asking the community to donate to the program’s Giving Circle Fund. Leadership Beckley is the leadership development program of the Beckley-Raleigh County Chamber of Commerce. The program’s 2019-2020 class created the fund at the Beckley Area Foundation. The foundation manages the money, and Leadership Beckley classes advise how it is used.

Beckley, WV · 15h

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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 […]

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Girl Scouts giving back for Christmas

BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — We all know Girl Scouts for their delicious cookies. But they are also an organization dedicated to giving back to the community and educating young ladies on leadership, kindness, and compassion. That is why Black Diamond Girl Scout Troop 34101 spent an afternoon packing Christmas gifts for children they will never […]

Beckley, 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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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 · 13h

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Mercer County Veterans Museum honors veterans for Veterans Day

PRINCETON, WV (WVNS) — The Mercer County Veterans Museum in Princeton recognized Veterans Day on Tuesday, November 11, 2026. Director George Williams said while their normal staff were off for the holiday, members of the board of directors volunteered their time to make sure the museum could be open for Veterans Day. He said former […]

Princeton, WV · 1d

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Beckley Art Center to host ‘The Gift of Art’ event

BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) – While there is still a bit of time before Christmas, locals have a chance to get an early glimpse at Kris Kringle. The big man has been scheduled to make an early stop for the Beckley Art Center’s “The Gift of Art” celebration. The fun kicks off with an ornament making […]

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W.Va. superintendent approves closures of Hugh Dingess, Justice elementaries after 2026-27

LOGAN, W.Va. (WCHS) — As school closures and consolidations rack up across the Mountain State, Logan County becomes the next. “State Superintendent Blatt, acting in her capacity as the Logan County Board of Education, hereby approves the closure of Hugh Dingess Elementary School effective at the conclusion of the 2026-27 school year," West Virginia Department of Education Assistant Superintendent Amon Gilliam said. "In the matter of Justice Elementary School, State Superintendent Blatt, acting in her capacity as Logan County Board of Education, hereby approves the closure of Justice Elementary School."

Logan 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 · 8h

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NY string quartet visits St. Francis students

Beckley, WV (WOAY): This afternoon, a New York string quartet paid a visit to students at St. Francis de Sales School in Beckley. Pizzi Strings presented segments of both classical and modern pieces in an interactive demonstration, teaching the kids about different types of string instruments as well as the different emotions that music can express.