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BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — Juvenile petitions were filed against two teenagers on Tuesday, March 26, 2024 regarding an investigation involving members of the Greenbrier West High School wrestling team. According to the Raleigh County Sheriff’s Office, both teenagers were charged with two counts of second-degree sexual assault, two counts of unlawful restraint, and two counts […]

BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — Beckley’s Irish/Celtic Week is the spiritual successor to the old Irish Festivals that Beckley used to put in stage. And kicking off this celebration was a rousing concert and clogging exhibition at the Raleigh Playhouse and Theatre. Jill Moorefield, Director at Beckley Events, masterminded this event and said she’s glad to […]

BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — Public comment and evidentiary hearings were scheduled by the Public Service Commission of West Virginia regarding a potential rate increase for Beckley Water Company. The evidentiary hearing will be held first followed by the public comment hearing, and will start at 10:00 a.m. on March 15, 2024 in Beckley at the […]

BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — The Save-A-Lot in Beckley is set to close. Save-A-Lot is a Missouri-based company which has been in business since 1977, edging out a niche in the grocery sector to offer low prices to customers. Last year, Leevers Supermarket acquired the last 18 stores, including the Beckley Save-Alot at Value City Center. […]

BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) – The West Virginia Hive announced it will host an event aimed at enhancing customer service among “front line businesses” in our area. The initiative is a two-day training event called, “Growing Your Business Through a Culture of Service.” The event will take place March 25, 2024 and March 26, 2024, at […]

BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — With spring right around the corner, everyone will soon hopefully see themselves in better moods. Exposure to sunlight can help your body produce more serotonin and endorphins which improves your mood. This is especially helpful for those of us who suffer from Seasonal Affective Disorder. “And they go out and their […]

BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — Fruits of Labor Pizzeria and Coffee Shop was packed for the first ‘Coffee Talks’ hosted by the West Virginia Hive Network. The event was focused on showing entrepreneurs and small business owners how to maximize buzz about their business using websites and social media. The event featured key speakers, Brianna Duckworth, […]

BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — Spring is right around the corner, so it is time to start getting things prepared for your garden this year. You can start out by tidying your garden beds; removing decayed plant matter into your compost piles or tilling it into the soil as well as removing any trash that may […]

The city of Battle Creek is opening up for input on a new vision it has for Beckley Road corridor.

BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — A car accident continues to slow down traffic on Robert C. Byrd Drive in Beckley. According to Raleigh County Dispatch, a car accident occurred on the 3200 block of Robert C. Byrd Drive. Beckley Police Department, Beckley Fire Department, and JanCare Ambulance responded to the accident, however limited information was available […]