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Nearly $19 million in funds announced by Governor Justice for projects in West Virginia

CHARLESTON, WV (WVNS) — Nearly $19 million in funds for 61 West Virginia outdoor recreation projects was announced by Governor Justice. The funds will go towards projects in 34 counties, nine travel regions, and almost 700 miles of trails throughout the state. Investing in our cities, towns, parks, and trails is truly one of the […]

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Lawson murder trial continues in Hinton

HINTON, WV (WVNS) — The murder trial for a man charged with the death of a Fayette County teen continues. WARNING: Some details are graphic. Day two of the Steven Lawson murder trial continued in Hinton with more witness testimonies on Tuesday, March 12, 2024. Jalesea Bass, one of the state’s four witnesses, testified that […]

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Summers County man pleads guilty to federal gun crime

CHARLESTON, WV (WVNS) — A Summers County man pleaded guilty to a federal gun crime in Kanawha County. 32-year-old David Nelson Gill II, of Hinton, pleaded guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm. According to court documents, Gill was a passenger in a car that was pulled over by law enforcement in […]

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A local meeting in Summers County was held to discuss a school excess levy tax

PIPESTEM, WV (WVNS) – Summers County Schools held a local meeting in Pipestem to discuss a proposed school excess tax levy. It’s an unfamiliar idea for Summers County, where a tax levy hasn’t been in place for over 40 years. “We want to hear from people. Good or bad, we want their opinions and we’re […]

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Virginia woman dies in fatal Summers County crash

GREEN SULPHUR SPRINGS, WV (WVNS) — A 31-year-old woman from Virginia died in a single car accident in the Green Sulphur Springs area of Summers County. According to a press release from the West Virginia State Police, Cpl. N.C. Boothe and S/Tpr. Z.A. Hatfield responded to a report of a single car accident with an […]

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Hinton Railroad Days the 'rail' deal for history and local product lovers

The Hinton Railroad Days ended this Sunday and didn't disappoint for those that drove into Summers County to check out this annual October treat.

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Counties where the most opioids are dispensed in West Virginia

When Purdue Pharma first began sales of OxyContin in the late 1990s, it was advertised as relief for cancer patients and people with chronic pain. Aggressive marketing fueled the drug's popularity, along with that of other opioid pain management drugs on the market. But as the company touted OxyContin to physicians, it downplayed the drug's addictiveness, according to confidential Justice Department reports obtained by news organizations, leading to widespread use that has fueled an opioid epidemic across the U.S.

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National GEAR UP Week celebrated by five southern West Virginia counties

MERCER COUNTY, WV (WVNS) — September 25, 2023 through September 29, 2023 is National GEAR UP Week, and five school districts and 22 schools are celebrating. The week celebrates the success of Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP). GEAR UP is a college access program that is provided by the U.S. […]

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2nd Annual Memorial Ruck In Honor of Mecot Camara

SUMMERS COUNTY, WV (WVNS) – In honor of a fallen hero, today, September 23, is the 2nd annual United States Marine Corp Sergeant Mecot Camara Memorial Ruck. The Memorial Ruck for Sergeant Mecot Camara started at Bluestone State Park and ended at Pipestem State Park. For those who do not know, a ruck is a […]

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The history of Culture Fest

PIPESTEM, WV (WVNS)– Summers County’s very own Culture Fest is being put on for the 20th year. Culture Fest is a yearly festival to celebrate art and music from all over the world. This festival was started in 2004 by founder and event organizer, Lori McKinney, as a one-day event to celebrate various cultures. “It […]

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