Clayton McChesney
Multimedia Journalist
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Clayton McChesney started at WVVA in August 2022 as a Multimedia Journalist.
Growing up in Bluefield, Virginia, Clayton had been watching WVVA for almost his entire life and now gets to be a part of its news team. Clayton McChesney is a graduate from Liberty University and holds a BS in Cinematic Arts with a minor in Creative Writing. At Liberty, he worked on several short films and a tv show as well as a feature film in Georgia.
An avid movie fan, Clayton enjoys writing scripts for movies and collecting movie memorabilia.
To contact Clayton about stories or just to chat, email him at clayton.mcchesney@gray.tv
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Kroger is hoping to help those in need, and they want your help as well.
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Potential changes could be coming to pet rules in Bluefield, West Virginia, that could affect pit bulls and cats.
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GEAR UP Southern West Virginia is inviting parents, guardians, and students from local schools to meet their team and learn valuable information about preparing for college.
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The Marine Corps’ Toys for Tots is preparing for the upcoming Christmas season.
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On Sunday, a local audience got to soak in some unique instruments and a musician who has performed on the BBC and Mister Roger’s Neighborhood.
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The Valkyries Ladies Club describe themselves as a sisterhood of women who share a passion for motorcycles and helping their community.
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Six different Tazewell restaurants participated in the Taste of Tazewell: Bee Noodle’d, The Well, The Old Virginia Chophouse, the Happy Goat, the Front Porch, and the Bearded Dragon Food Truck and Back of the Dragon Brewery.
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Summer has officially ended, and with it, the annual Ramey/Red Cross blood drive.
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September is National Recovery Month, an observance dedicated to fighting addictions.
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It’s “Child Passenger Safety Week” in both the Mountain State and the U.S. as a whole.
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The McDowell County Chamber of Commerce and WorkForce West Virginia are hoping to make a difference by joining together to create a hiring and resource fair.
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Last month, we reported on a local family who eight giant pumpkins on their first try, with one pumpkin weighing around 1000 pounds.
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Woodrow Wilson High School was the home of “Academy Days,” an event organized by Senator Shelley Moore Capito.
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The Graham House is a log cabin on the National Register of Historic Places that predates the founding of the United States of America.
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On Saturday, The Chuck Mathena Center was home to the Let’s Beat Breast Cancer Rally.
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With summer winding down, the fall traditions begin.
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Some streets in Bluefield, West Virginia, may be getting a major update in the future.
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The reopening of the Grant Street Bridge in Bluefield, West Virginia has been long-awaited.
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With fall right around the corner, a favorite fall tradition is making its return to Tazewell.
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A Bluefield City Board meeting Tuesday has approved the request for a raise in pay.
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The Bluefield Arts Building is the setting for the 9/11 remembrance ceremony the City of Bluefield, West Virginia hosts.
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An invasive tick from Asia is in the Appalachian area and has the potential to impact our food supply.
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On Sunday, a local church is celebrating a huge milestone that few others have reached.
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Sunday was the final day of the 20th annual Culturefest.
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On Saturday, the “Jewel of the Clinch” brought bluegrass and country musicians to Tazewell’s Main Street.
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This is the start of National Assisted Living Week, a celebration of assisted living facilities across the United States.
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While the official start of fall isn’t for a couple of weeks, the town of Bluefield, Virginia is getting their celebrations started a little earlier in the year.
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If your plans include golf this coming weekend, you have the chance to feed hungry children, get eye care for those struggling financially, and more.
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On Labor Day, the town of Pocahontas gathered to honor the people who not only help keep the lights on but were a huge force that pushed to establish collective bargaining for people working under ground and those riding the rails above ground.
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A local restaurant is giving back to the community by raising money for local shelters.
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Birds of prey descended on Pipestem Resort State Park for an educational show.
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The Festival of the Rivers was also the start of a celebration of an important milestone for the town: the 150th anniversary of the founding of Hinton.
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On Saturday, a celebration of art and history has returned to the town of Hinton.
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Bluefield University helped high school musicians “band” together for an educational experience that brought together students from Bluefield High School, Graham High School, and Bland High School.
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Governor Jim Justice and his wife First Lady Cathy Justice dropped in at Greenbrier East High School to present a special gift: Ruby, the newest therapy dog to find a home at a school in West Virginia as part of the “Friends With Paws” initiative, spearheaded by the governor and first lady.
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If you’ve stopped by Princeton’s Salvation Army thrift store on Mercer Street within the last three weeks, you may have noticed a sign explaining that the store is closed until further notice.
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A state-wide addiction education organization is gearing up for an annual event.
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Firefighters play an important role in emergency response, helping to put out fires and keep people safe.
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If you drive by the Hidden Springs Farm in Tazewell County, you may be surprised by some of the produce being grown there.
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On Saturday, the Bluefield Area Transit and the Graham Transit joined forces for the first time to discuss an issue that is important to both transits: wheelchair safety.
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On Saturday, Raleigh Street became a hub of activity as people turned out to “Squeeze the day” during this year’s Lemonade Festival.
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A popular event has returned to Tazewell on Saturday but with a new venue.
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Mercer County Schools are gearing up for another year of transporting students to and from school.
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One Princeton house of worship will soon be powered by a light from above - with help from a West Virginia-based solar power company.
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A new playground is opening at the Princeton City Park.
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On Sunday, A church in Bluefield, West Virginia gave back to its community with a picnic.
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The Princeton Railroad Museum became a gathering place for those who had firsthand knowledge of railroading history in the area.
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On Saturday, the Dutch Miller Auto Group held a grand opening for their new Nissan location.
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On Wednesday, classes began at Bluefield University, marking the beginning of their 102nd academic year.
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At the State Fair of West Virginia, a fair favorite returned with dogs performing tricks and catching frisbees in the air.
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