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BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — The price of gas has been going up across the nation, including West Virginia. GasBuddy data showed on Tuesday, February 13, 3024, the average price for a gallon of unleaded gas in West Virginia had gone up by about 12 cents in just one week and 27 cents in one month. […]

BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — Theatre West Virginia (TWV) will hold auditions for the casts of the 2024 outdoor dramas at Grandview February 22-24, virtually and in person, TWV Manager Gayle Oakes said on Monday, February 12, 2024. According to Oaks, actors, singers, and dancers must arrange audition appointments between 7 and 9 p.m. February 22 […]

If you saw a little extra gold and blue this weekend, it’s because WVU Tech held its homecoming weekend, with events across Beckley. The institution’s president, Dr. Stuart, said that the homecoming weekend was about alumni reconnecting with each other, students connecting with alumni, and the University connecting with the community. Current and past students […]

BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) – In honor of February being American Heart Month, Raleigh General Hospital is hosting a heart fair. The fair will be Friday, February 9th, from nine in the morning to one in the afternoon. Ten different vendors will be set up to educate the public on heart health and safety. These will […]

Locals in southern WV come our to support blood drive for Gloria Walton

BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — The students of Stratton Elementary School took to the STEM exhibits quickly, going to each one with their partners and puzzling out the STEM activities on display. From fractions, to magnets, to light, each exhibit had unique activities to inspire the students to get excited about Science, Technology, Engineering and Math programs. […]

BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — AWAY, formerly the Women’s Resource Center has announced it’s date for this year’s Causeacon. This event will be at the Beckley-Raleigh County Convention Center on April 28, 2024, April 29, 2024, and April 30, 2024. Causecon will be in it’s 6th year as Beckley West Virginia Premier Pop Culture Convention. This […]

BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — A two car crash continues to cause traffic delays on Robert C. Byrd Drive in Beckley. According to Raleigh County Dispatch, a two car accident occurred at the four-way traffic light at the intersection of Old Eccles Road and Robert C. Byrd Drive in Beckley that reportedly closed down part of […]

BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — Raleigh County Schools students will soon have a family STEM night available at WVU Tech’s Campus thanks to a partnership between the Clay Center and Raleigh County Schools. The hands-on experience called “Clay2Go” will be available to all 3rd through 5th grades in Raleigh County Schools. Two nights are planned, February […]

BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — As if filing taxes isn’t stressful enough, U.S. Internal Revenue Service officials warn that fraudsters look for victims on during tax filing time. IRS specialists reported on Thursday, February 1, 2024, that con artists pretend to be tax professionals in order to steal personal identities of tax filers. They use the […]