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Grandview, West Virginia · GrandviewWork crews for Theatre West Virginia are preparing for the 2024 season at Cliffside Amphitheater at Grandview in New River Gorge National Park and will have the stage ready to go when the actors arrive in early June.See the Story
Theatre West Virginia preparing for new season
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Ghent · GhentOAK HILL, WV (WVNS) - Thrill seekers and elite racers from West Virginia and around the nation gathered in Fayette County the weekend of May 17th through May 19th for The New River Rush Adventure Race. The New River Rush Adventure Race is a challenge spanning throughout the epic New River Gorge. The Rev3endurance 50 hour challenge race is for experienced and beginner outdoor enthusiasts alike. On Friday, May 17th, teams of one to four competit…See the Story
Racers flock to The New River Rush Adventure Race
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Ghent · GhentBECKLEY, WV (WVNS) -- On Tuesday, two members of Beckley Common Council lost bids for their Council seats, with voters replacing incumbent Tom Sopher in Ward One and Bob Canter in Ward Two. Two members of Beckley Common Council who cast opposing votes last year on whether or not to change the city's form of government said on Friday, May 17, 2024 that they believe recent controversy over the city manager issue swayed election results. At-Large C…See the Story
Beckley Common Council members say city manager controversy influenced recent election
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Ghent · GhentTonight features scattered showers and storms, some of which could produce heavy rainfall. Patchy dense fog will also be possible as we head toward dawn, with low temperatures dropping into the upper 50s. Saturday does bring forth some good news, as the area of low pressure responsible for bringing showers to the region bobbles south. This means we'll have more breaks in showers, with some of our northern counties only seeing a few isolated sho…See the Story
Weekend showers ahead but plenty of dry time!
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Ghent · GhentGHENT, WV (WVNS) -- One of many topics that can be associated with the Mountain State is ghosts, cryptids, and a variety of the paranormal.
The many feet of the most famous cryptid According to a study held by JeffBet, paranormal investigations are most common in West Virginia, and many keywords related to the paranormal, such as 'ghost orb,' were studied to discover what states were most interested in paranormal investigations. West Vir…See the Story
West Virginia ranks number one for paranormal investigations
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NCAA · GhentMORGANTOWN, W.Va. — When someone says that their phone is "blowing up" with notifications, it seems like a dramatization until one experiences it for themselves. WVU head golf coach Sean Covich's phone buzzed like never before when the official word came through — at a time where there were still players from other programs on the course — that the WVU golf team had made the five-team cut at the Rancho Santa Fe Regional. “I think [my phone] almo…See the Story
Sean Covich reflects on rise of WVU golf program ahead of NCAA Championships
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Ghent · GhentGHENT, WV (WVNS) - Yearly salary is often a determining factor when deciding to stay or move out of a certain location. West Virginia is a state with a declining population and the question remains - why? When compared to surrounding states, alarming statistics stick out when it comes to average yearly salary. Data from ZipRecruiter showed the average salary in West Virginia is a little over $55,000 per year. Our neighboring state, Virginia, s…See the Story
Does the average West Virginia salary correlate with decreasing population?
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Ghent · GhentGHENT, WV (WVNS) -- It's a natural instinct to want to help a baby animal when you think it's in trouble.
This snake in West Virginia plays dead when threatened However, most fawns that seem abandoned are actually doing just fine. , most fawns you'll find are not abandoned at all, according to the National Wildlife Federation (NWF). They've been stashed in a safe space and their mother is nearby feeding. The NWF also stated that the dapp…See the Story
What do you do if you see a fawn alone?
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