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The Raleigh County Humane Society is looking to give back to the community while providing new shelters for peoples' furry friends. More>>
The U.S. Postal Service will close its Roanoke mail-processing facility, a union representative said tonight. Lisa Kirkwood, chief steward for American Postal Workers Union Local 482, told media outlets More>>
Much of the snow has already melted after the weekend snow storm, but even after the snow and ice has melted away, many people are still feeling the effects from the storm. It's been 3 days since the More>>
People at the Arrowhead Trail in Fayette County may hear a little something strange for this time of year. Wood Frogs were making noise in a large puddle. Typically they don't start laying eggs until More>>
A Wayne County man is hospitalized after being was run over by his own tractor. More>>
With E-readers and tablets rising in popularity, some people may need assistance in learning how to use their electronic devices. The Craft Memorial Library in Bluefield is hoping to help people become More>>
A 30-year-old Scioto County, Ohio woman from Minford is being without bond, accused of stealing a carpet-cleaning machine. More>>
"Spare the rod, spoil the child. That was written by a man in the 1800s this is not a biblical note," Pastor Phillip Copney of the United Missionary Baptist Church explained. Reference to the rod is found More>>
West Virginia's senior senator made a special visit to the dentist to highlight children's health care on Wednesday. Senator Jay Rockefeller, D-West Virginia, was in Beckley to shine light on the importance More>>
The countdown is on for Lewisburg's Annual Chocolate Festival in April and nearly 1,000 tickets have already been sold. More>>
West Virginia Turnpike Police are notifying family after a fatal accident. More>>
Although Mountain State University has had a shaky past with accreditation issues, the termination of its long time president and the most recent decision to close its traditional nursing program, Acting President Jerry Ice said it is time to look to the university's "vibrant" future. More>>
The Grand Jury for the United States Southern District of West Virginia issued three indictments Thursday, including two cases from the WVNS viewing area. More>>
Sweet Frog headquarters confirms its franchise will have a home in Beckley.
This frozen yogurt shop will open its new location at 204 Beckley Galleria, just doors down from Starbucks More>>
West Virginia Dance, Inc. will make a return performance at Stonewall Resort in Roanoke, W.Va., Lewis County. More>>
The Senate passed a bill, Wednesday, that would establish regulations for dog-breeders to try to eliminate puppy mills. More>>
Senator Joe Manchin and a panel of experts are looking for ways to retool higher education, to better meet the changing job market. More>>
Many departments across the state and country are struggling financially and are having trouble getting volunteers. More>>
CART presents Charlotte's Web, a play based on the book by E. B. White, will be performedat Richlands Middle School Auditorium on Saturday, March 3, 2012 at 3:00p.m. Sponsored by theTown of Richlands with More>>
The collection announced Wednesday includes arrowheads, scrapers, cutting tools and 2.5 million-year-old choppers. More>>
The report says West Virginia should increase programming for prisoners to help reduce recidivism and increase the number of prisoners who are eligible for parole. More>>
The West Virginia Department of Education is using technology to connect career technical students with potential employers through a newly developed web site. More>>
Preparing your spring gardens with mulch in March will also benefit non-profit organizations around the area. Control Products, Inc. will be raising money for the United Way of Southern West Virginia by More>>
The 33rd Annual Southern West Virginia Budweiser Original Toughman Contest will be at the Beckley Raleigh County Convention Center in Beckley.
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West Virginia reportedly has one of the nation's worst teen smoking and spit tobacco use rates. More>>
West Virginia would join 48 other states in the fight against human trafficking, through a measure unanimously passed by the House of Delegates.
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The Clay Center announced on Wednesday morning that music icon Willie Nelson will bring his brand of outlaw country to the mountain state as a part of the spring performance season. More>>
The Girls Amateur Athletic Union sponsoring pre-tryouts for the West Virginia Team Purpose program over the final weekend of February. More>>
New River Community and Technical College is inviting West Virginians to learn how to cut their
energy bill in half. More>>
A Founders' Day and Convocation of Scholars event is planned at Concord University coming up next week. More>>
Dollar Tree says its net income increased more than 15 percent in the fourth quarter as consumers spent more at the discount retailer. More>>
A five-week lecture and workshop series on the people of Appalachia being hosted by Bluefield College will be getting a late start. More>>
The fair has been set for Monday, Feb. 27. More>>
Gary May, 43, was charged Wednesday. More>>
Fatal traffic accidents, jail fees and lawsuits have led to $8.5 million in judgments against West Virginia agencies this year. More>>
Led by coal, West Virginia exports reached a record $9 billion in 2011, up more than 39 percent from the previous year. More>>
Michael Shawn Billups, 36, is on the run. More>>
Students at all Mercer County schools except Lashmeet-Matoka and Spanishburg should plan to attend class as usual. These two schools will remain closed due to ongoing power outages. More>>
Spanking in the name of the Lord, a parenting book telling parents to use wooden spoons, spatulas and plumbing tube to train their child. "Train Up a Child," a controversial book claims to have the answer. More>>
There are still thousands of households in southern West Virginia facing another winter night without electricity and it could still be days before the power is restored for some.
Utility crews from neighboring states have been called in to help bring electrical service back online for people in southern West Virginia. More>>
As crews continue working to restore power to those who are still in the dark Tuesday, insurance agents are just starting their part of the cleanup process. More>>
After more than 20 pounds of pills were collected through the prescription pill drop box set up at the Greenbrier County courthouse, three other Sheriff's departments are following suit. More>>
Gourmet foods aren't what most have in mind when sitting down to eat in a bus station, but a new restaurant is working to change all that. More>>
A federal lawsuit claiming the town of Fayetteville interfered with the operation of a residence for recovering alcoholics and drug users is set for a Sept. 26 trial, according to a recent order. More>>
Norma Hensdill said she had a sick feeling in her stomach as she drove away from her daughter's home on June 2, 1987. She said she had just dropped Tammy Daniel off at the home her daughter shared with More>>
The Division of Culture and History is asking for submissions all around the Mountain State for the Sesquicentennial Snapshot Contest. Artists and non-artists alike are encouraged to send in their best More>>
Senator Jay Rockefeller was in Charleston Tuesday to celebrate small businesses in West Virginia and promote new legislation he has proposed which would lower the tax burden on newly-formed businesses. More>>
People who watch "Bizarre Foods with Andrew Zimmern" on the Travel Channel soon will find out West Virginia has some of the best food nature has to offer. More>>
From phone service to cable...power outages are putting a strain on how people stay connected to the world. That's why Suddenlink is working with the power company to restore phone, internet, and cable More>>
A Summers County man arrested Tuesday morning now faces several charges centered around the sexual assault of a child.
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Learning how to whip up a good cup of coffee with a friendly smile is how barista's do it at Coffee Beans & Books in Raleigh County. Lauren Weppler learned this first hand. More>>
People in Mercer County who are without power will have a chance to get a hot meal and a warm place to stay tonight.The Salvation Army in Princeton is hosting a dinner at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 21. More>>
Some people have a special way of drying the tears and putting others at ease. More>>
Energy Express in Greenbrier County is preparing for another summer filled with reading enrichment and noncompetitive recreational activities for children entering first through fifth grades. More>>
The search continues for a missing Raleigh County man. Sheriff's Deputies said Frankie Dale Acord, 65, of Fairdale was last seen on Thursday, February 9th in the Glen Daniel area. Acord is described More>>
It has been six years since the first time a special festival celebrating chocolate was held in America's Coolest Small Town. Only seven weeks remain until the streets of Lewisburg are lined with chocolate. The More>>
They're not on a "Mission from God" this time, but the Blues Brothers are coming to southern West Virginia to entertain crowds. More>>
Leaders with the Beckley Police Department want to hear feedback from the community. More>>
The Southern Baptist Convention is looking for an answer to concerns that the name of the organization is too regional.
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Citizens and groups in Southern West Virginia only have a little over a month to submit applications for service projects that will be undertaken by Boy Scouts during the 2013 National Scout Jamboree, scheduled to be held in Fayette County. More>>
West Virginia's county school boards are getting a $1.3 billion break from retiree health care costs. More>>
West Virginia electric utilities that want to recover high energy costs would have until the end of this year to seek refinancing bonds.
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An extended power outage is much more than an inconvenience, it can lead to illness when it comes to perishable food items. More>>
A bill aimed at reducing the state's prison population would expand an existing drug treatment program and would require supervised release for all offenders. More>>
Mountain State University's School of Graduate Studies will host a high-level overview on addiction and substance abuse in the Mountain State Thursday, February 23. More>>
Quick thinking from a nearby fire fighter helped save a neighbor's house. More>>
West Virginia 4-H, a nationwide leader in the youth camping industry, encourages camping volunteers and professionals to register for the National Camping Institute. West Virginia will host the event for the first time at the Jackson's Mill campsite near Weston March 11-15. More>>
Tying the snow boots and fastening the snow gloves have not been common joys for children in our region this winter. More>>
Open heart ministries of Bluefield will host a "chicken wing-ding dinner" Friday, February, 24, to raise funds for its homeless haven ministry. More>>
A big ceremonial check was handed over Monday. It represented more than $15,000 given to the state Fireman's Association. More>>
People looking to receive their GED can prepare by taking classes at New River Community and Technical College. The classes are being held at the two Adult Basic Education Centers in Lewisburg and Rupert More>>
Huntington-area residents can get free help with filing their income-tax forms from volunteers making several stops across the area this month. More>>
A celebration to honor the National Guard's elevation to the Join Chiefs of Staff brought members of West Virginia's congressional delegation to the Center for National Response on Monday, Feb. 20. More>>
With fallen power lines all over the area, they are not just a problem for home owners with out power. These fallen lines are becoming obstacles for motorists on the move and making road ways unsafe. More>>
An indie rock band from Pittsburgh will start their spring tour in southern West Virginia. More>>
West Virginia's county school boards are getting a $485 million break from retiree health care costs. More>>
The human remains found in Wyoming County in October have been identified More>>
Despite the snowstorm that moved through on Sunday, Feb. 19, girls hoops will go on as scheduled in Raleigh County.School leaders tell 59News that the Region 3 Section 1 basketball tournament featuring More>>
While some dig their way out of snow this Presidents Day Weekend, travelers will be digging into their wallets. "Oh my gosh," said traveler Kerrie Reed. "It's like everyday you go to get gas and it's More>>
West Virginians started submitting picture of the snow as it begins blanketing the area on what has otherwise been a very mild winter. 59News is updating the album on Facebook as the pictures come in. More>>
Fire crews spent Saturday evening battling a house fire in Bluefield, W.Va. An abandoned house located on the corner of Princeton and Lee Street was fully engulfed when fire crews arrived. The call came More>>
After 36 years of dedicated service to the Beaver Volunteer Fire Department, Jimmy Shannon's fellow firefighters celebrated his accomplishments with a surprise birthday party. Feb. 18, the fire department More>>
A local business celebrated their grand opening by taking a step back in time. The new Mountain Vintage in Beckley had a civil war re-enactment group fire off a cannon for their ribbon cutting ceremony. Owner More>>
Community members continue to show their generosity long after the holiday season. In fact, Habitat for Humanity and Almost Heaven Habitat for Humanity work year-round to help create safe affordable homes More>>
A Raleigh County church hosted their annual blood drive Saturday afternoon, in honor of two members of their church. Cornerstone Memorial Baptist Church teamed up with the American Red Cross for a blood More>>
The snow shovel is the main household weapon in the fight to clear a path following a significant snowstorm. Published reports indicate that there are no specific statistics on snow shoveling deaths in the nation, but a 1993 study in The New England Journal of Medicine looked at 1,228 heart-attack victims and found that out-of-shape people increased their risk of a heart attack by a hundredfold when they shoveled snow. Even regular exercisers doubled their risk. More>>
Some Raleigh County high school students are getting credit for positive behaviors, but they got more than a pat on the back. More>>
A young boy's struggle with an illness that attacks the immune system is enjoying a night off from being the 'sick kid.'
This Princeton Middle School student is enjoying a night as an average student.
What an inspiration young man, Konner Lively is. More>>
West Virginia Birth to Three, a statewide system of services and support for families and children under age 3 who are at risk of having developmental delays, is preparing to celebrate their 20th anniversary. More>>
Officials with the postal service say they need to eliminate Saturday deliveries as it struggles to stay in business. More>>
Concord University will host a screening of a new public broadcasting documentary about the impacts of coal mining in Southern West Virginia. More>>
The state nursing board voted unanimously to take the school's state accreditation on Thursday. More>>
Veterans at the Beckley VA had a special visitor on Friday. Spenser Wempe, Miss West Virginia, toured the new Mobile Vet Center, a customized vehicle designed to provide veterans with vital, on-the-spot More>>
Activists trying to save the Blair Mountain battlefield from coal mining planned Friday protests in West Virginia and Missouri, at the offices of two companies that control access to much of the land where unionizing coal miners fought authorities in 1921. More>>
West Virginia Public Broadcasting and the American Red Cross will host a blood drive at the television studio in Beaver on March 2, 2012. More>>
Dealing with finances can be mind-boggling and can lead to financial insecurity. More>>
AT&T has issued some tips to keep in your back pocket during the coming storm. More>>
The fight against synthetic marijuana distribution becomes more urgent after a Fayette County student is treated for a serious adverse reaction. More>>
Damewood faces up to 20 years in prison and a $250,000 fine when she is sentenced on June 14, 2012. More>>
Friday was National Guard Day at the legislature. More>>
For the second day in a row Bluefield, West Virginia is the site of labor issues. On Thursday, Feb. 16 it was the layoff of 22 non-clinical workers at Bluefield Regional Medical Center. On Friday it More>>
L & S Toyota showed its commitment to the community on Friday, Feb. 17 by making a pair of donations to charitable organizations in southern West Virginia. More>>
Midland Trail High School's dance team was chosen to perform at Walt Disney World in April. More>>
A Forester with the West Virginia Division of Forestry being called a hero tonight.
Chris White with the Division of Forestry pulled a man from a blazing building several weeks ago, saving his life. More>>
Teams can register through Feb. 18. More>>
Some of the people who are repaying debts to society are being put to work at the Summit-Bechtel Boy Scout Reserve in Fayette County. More>>
Images of bloody faces, ambulance lights, smashed cars and tearful family members silenced a gym filled with teenagers at Greenbrier West High School. More>>
A school lunch controversy in North Carolina ignites a national debate. A North Carolina woman claims her granddaughters' turkey sandwich was taken away during a visit by state agents. She claims the More>>
Raleigh County Sheriff's deputies continue to investigate an armed robbery. The Sunoco convenience store on Route 19, in Bradley, was robbed around 9:30, on February 9, 2012. Deputies said the robber More>>
A former manager of the Lewisburg branch of First Citizens Bank plead guilty in federal court Thursday, to charges that he fraudulently obtained at least $90,000 during his time as an employee. John More>>
Beckie Smith is a mother of four who is in the early stages of developing a support group for loved ones dealing with an addiction. More>>
A bridge in Fayette County is causing some safety concerns with the West Virginia Division of Highways. The Thomas Buford Pugh Bridge was the topic of a public meeting held in Prince tonight giving folks More>>
This morning nearly 200 seniors participated in the Annual Happy Hearts Day, an event focusing on the importance heart health. More>>
Prosecutors say they want to make an example of a former security chief at the Upper Big Branch Mine. Hughie Stover was convicted of lying to investigators after the worst mine disaster in four decades. More>>
Jesse Ray Miller, 20, is wanted on escape charges. More>>
Reduce, reuse, recycle!
The Raleigh County Solid Waste Authority kicks off its kids recycling campaign.
Representative with the Solid Waste Authority made a stop at Lester Elementary. More>>
Weppler goes on strike for this Tuesday's assignment at the bowling alley. More>>
The Youth Museum of Southern WV welcomes a new exhibit. "Once Upon a Time" is inspired by fairytales and brings children's favorite stories to life. More>>
The Beckley Art Group announces upcoming workshop line up for 2012! Classes are filling up so call to claim your spot as soon as possible. Offering art classes including watercolor and photography theses classes are a good investment for budding or even expert artists. More>>
Need a vacation? The Greenbrier resort is offering discounts to the folks in two Virginias as a thank-you for their loyalty over the years. More>>
The suspect in the 2003 Charleston sniper killings will stand trial in Kanawha County, despite his attorney's plea for a change of venue. More>>
George Washington High School isn't taking any transfer students from middle schools out of the area next year. More>>
Netflix says it will stream some movies from the Weinstein Company including the Oscar-nominated film "The Artist," under an exclusive licensing agreement. More>>
The project will raise funds for the production of a film called Angel's Perch. More>>
Farris Burton, 86, of Point Pleasant, enlisted in the Navy on his 17th birthday, April 26, 1942. He spent that night with other new recruits in Charleston's Daniel Boone Hotel before shipping off for training in Norfolk, Virginia. More>>
U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) kicked off a week long tour across the mountain state by celebrating the National Guard. He spent President's Day with the West Virginia National Guard Adjutant General, More>>
The graying of America is in full swing in the nation's Appalachian region. More>>
Three lawsuits stemming from a fatal accident at the All-Good Music Festival near Masontown last summer will be tried together in Clarksburg. More>>
Defense contractor Alliant Techsystems is asking workers at its Rocket Center plant to volunteer for layoffs. More>>
Western Greenbrier Little League has announced its baseball and softball signups. Crichton-February 28th & March 8th 6-8pm at Crichton School Gym Smoot-February 29th & March 8th 6-8pm at Smoot School More>>
The Allegheny Highlands Council 8689 Knights of Columbus will serve traditional Lenten fish dinners starting February 24. More>>
The House of Delegates voted 93-3 Monday to pass a bill deleting one of three performance standards for required helmets. More>>
Hundreds of women stood silent, arm-in-arm, forming a human-cordon through which legislators walked before Monday's floor sessions to protest a wave of anti-abortion legislation coursing through the 2012 General Assembly. More>>
A Senate committee has endorsed legislation to allow most local government employees to bring guns to work as long as they keep them locked in their vehicles. More>>
All the money raised will go to Open Heart Ministries' homeless haven project. More>>
The Obama Administration has proposed an initiative to help train workers with the skills to succeed in modern industry. More>>
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