Megan Brandl
Digital Content Manager
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Megan Brandl joined the WVVA team April 2021 as a Promotions Assistant, and was recently promoted to Digital Content Manager in December 2021.
Megan graduated from Bluefield University in May 2020 with a Bachelors in Graphic Communications.
During her time at Bluefield, Megan helped with the student newspaper, The Rampage, as well as held a work study position where she helped promote events for the school's alumni association.
Megan is native to Matthews, NC right outside of Charlotte. She is happy to be back in Bluefield after moving back home for a few months during the pandemic.
In her free time, she enjoys watching Disney movies, hanging out with friends, playing soccer, and spending time with her Dog, Bean.
Updated: Dec. 8, 2022 at 3:50 PM EST
|By Megan Brandl
West Virginia State Police (WVSP) is searching for a missing man out of the Bartley area of McDowell Co.
Updated: Dec. 8, 2022 at 11:55 AM EST
|By Megan Brandl
Tazewell County Public Schools (TCPS) announced Thursday that schools will move to their virtual learning platforms for Fri. Dec. 9 and Mon. Dec. 12.
Updated: Dec. 7, 2022 at 12:04 PM EST
|By Megan Brandl
Law enforcement agencies responded to multiple schools after reports of an active shooter on campus, according to The West Virginia Dept. of Homeland Security (WVDHS).
Updated: Dec. 7, 2022 at 10:31 AM EST
|By Megan Brandl
An accident on I-64 West near Exit 129 has both Westbound lanes closed.
Updated: Dec. 6, 2022 at 12:42 PM EST
|By Megan Brandl
On Tues. Dec. 6, Gov. Youngkin announced that Virginia has been approved for up to $230 million by the federal U.S. Department of the Treasury under the State Small Business Credit Initiative
Updated: Dec. 6, 2022 at 9:35 AM EST
|By Megan Brandl and Melinda Zosh
Kierra Jackson, 14, of Princeton, has been missing since Sat. Dec. 3.
Updated: Dec. 5, 2022 at 3:05 PM EST
|By Megan Brandl
Kelly Jo Beasley, 40, of Tazewell was reported missing in October by her family.
Updated: Dec. 2, 2022 at 11:04 AM EST
|By Megan Brandl
There is a report of a large police presence in the Camp Creek area on I-77 near exit 20.
Updated: Dec. 2, 2022 at 7:45 AM EST
|By Annie Moore and Megan Brandl
Wyoming County dispatch confirms a train derailment early this morning.
Updated: Nov. 30, 2022 at 11:29 AM EST
|By Megan Brandl
On Tues., Nov. 29, local Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT) in our area began receiving med bags for their personal cars.
Updated: Nov. 30, 2022 at 10:55 AM EST
|By Megan Brandl
City officers with the Oak Hill Police Dept. have made an arrest in connection with the Nov. 18 shooting on Bluejay Rd. in Scarboro, W.Va.
Updated: Nov. 29, 2022 at 4:01 PM EST
|By Megan Brandl
FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance has become available to the state of W.Va. to help with recovery efforts for the areas of Fayette and McDowell Co.
Updated: Nov. 28, 2022 at 7:49 AM EST
|By Megan Brandl
United Way of Southern West Virginia is excited to celebrate Giving Tuesday with a “Diaper and Donation Drive”.
Updated: Nov. 21, 2022 at 10:35 AM EST
|By Megan Brandl
Mercer Christian Academy (MCA) once again held their competition called “Hanging of the Greens.”
Updated: Nov. 21, 2022 at 9:37 AM EST
|By Megan Brandl
The Montcalm High School JROCT held a blood drive Friday, Nov. 18, in their school gym.
Updated: Nov. 17, 2022 at 12:43 PM EST
|By Megan Brandl
The accident happened just east of Tazewell, Va. at the intersection of Rt. 460 and Lynn Hollow Rd.
Updated: Nov. 17, 2022 at 10:33 AM EST
|By Megan Brandl and Melinda Zosh
The Mercer County Sheriff’s Dept. responded to Mercer Mall early Thursday morning after they received a phone call of a male lying unresponsive in the parking lot of Sauced and Loaded.
Updated: Nov. 16, 2022 at 3:51 PM EST
|By Megan Brandl
The Richlands Police Dept. has been dealing with a rumor flying around about a supposed home invasion.
Updated: Nov. 15, 2022 at 10:03 AM EST
|By Megan Brandl
The U.S. Marshals Southern District of West Virginia, CUFFED Task Force have apprehended Kevin Davis.
Updated: Nov. 14, 2022 at 3:19 PM EST
|By Megan Brandl
The USMS CUFFED Task Force is asking the community for help in locating two fugitives that have been on the run for over a year.
Updated: Nov. 11, 2022 at 12:57 PM EST
|By Megan Brandl
The City of Beckley will launch a Warming Center in Beckley for those who need shelter to stay warm and safe during cold weather events.
Updated: Nov. 4, 2022 at 3:46 PM EDT
|By Megan Brandl
A new back-up generator is being installed at City Hall the week of November 7-11, 2022.
Updated: Nov. 3, 2022 at 4:23 PM EDT
|By Megan Brandl
The West Virginia American Water has issued a boil water advisory for the Bluefield, W.Va. area
Updated: Nov. 3, 2022 at 12:31 PM EDT
|By Megan Brandl
The US Marshal Service in the Southern District of West Virginia has confirmed the identity of the suspect arrested Thurs. Oct 27 on Thorn St.
Updated: Nov. 3, 2022 at 10:43 AM EDT
|By Megan Brandl
The Virginia State Police (VSP) responded to an early morning three-vehicle crash.
Updated: Nov. 2, 2022 at 12:36 PM EDT
|By Megan Brandl
We asked Richlands Town Council and Virginia’s 9th Congressional Dist. candidates. what they stand for and why voters should choose them, here’s what they had to say.
Updated: Nov. 1, 2022 at 3:51 PM EDT
|By Megan Brandl
Send an email to Feast@wvva.com nominating someone that should be chosen to receive a Farmhouse Feast from Bob Evans. Include contact information for the nominee. You can send in your nomination beginning Nov. 1 through Nov. 18.
Updated: Nov. 1, 2022 at 2:47 PM EDT
|By Megan Brandl
APB week of 10/24
Updated: Oct. 28, 2022 at 10:48 AM EDT
|By Megan Brandl
The Mercer County Sheriff’s Office needs your help locating a missing elderly person.
Updated: Oct. 26, 2022 at 4:14 PM EDT
|By Megan Brandl
A new, futuristic business has opened shop in Springville, Va.
Updated: Oct. 26, 2022 at 4:09 PM EDT
|By Megan Brandl
“Bree’s Factory Finds” recently opened its doors in Springville, Va.
Updated: Oct. 25, 2022 at 3:56 PM EDT
|By Megan Brandl
Halloween is fast approaching, here are some events that are happening in your area.
Updated: Oct. 24, 2022 at 11:12 AM EDT
|By Megan Brandl
A search for a missing woman over the weekend in Virginia led to the discovery of her body.
Updated: Oct. 24, 2022 at 9:18 AM EDT
|By Megan Brandl
Southwest Virginia Community College (SWVCC) will hold their Day of Service on Tuesday, October 25, between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m..
Updated: Oct. 21, 2022 at 10:46 AM EDT
|By Megan Brandl
The 42nd Bluefield Shrine Patrol Oyster dinner was hosted at the Brushfork Armory Thursday evening.
Updated: Oct. 21, 2022 at 9:09 AM EDT
|By Megan Brandl
The Town of Richlands is hosting their annual Veterans Ceremony on Thursday, Nov. 3 beginning at 5:40 p.m.
Updated: Oct. 20, 2022 at 3:04 PM EDT
|By Megan Brandl
The Virginia Department of Elections has identified that there is an issue with voter notices sent to some voters in southwest Virginia.
Updated: Oct. 20, 2022 at 2:08 PM EDT
|By Megan Brandl
Concord University (CU) will host a FASFA workshop on Sunday, November 13.
Updated: Oct. 20, 2022 at 12:25 PM EDT
|By Megan Brandl
The Eastern Vault Company in Princeton, W.Va. is collecting items for women with breast cancer.
Updated: Oct. 18, 2022 at 10:26 AM EDT
|By Megan Brandl
Dolores “Dody” Pritchett celebrated her 102nd birthday at her home at Mercer Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Bluefield.
Updated: Oct. 14, 2022 at 9:02 AM EDT
|By Megan Brandl
Wednesday night, residents weighed in on bringing a new club for kids to the city of Bluefield.
Updated: Oct. 14, 2022 at 8:56 AM EDT
|By Megan Brandl
Right now, you can drop off a new or gently used coat at places like Grant’s Supermarket and City National Bank.
Updated: Oct. 14, 2022 at 7:20 AM EDT
|By Megan Brandl
Concord University will be holding a COVID-19 testing, vaccine, and booster clinic on Friday, Oct. 14.
Updated: Oct. 13, 2022 at 3:16 PM EDT
|By Megan Brandl
State police are still searching for 40 year-old Angela Marie Cecil-Lawrence.
Updated: Oct. 11, 2022 at 4:07 PM EDT
|By Megan Brandl
On Monday, October 10, West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice stopped by the WVVA studio to talk about the upcoming election in November and his opposition to amendment two.
Updated: Oct. 11, 2022 at 12:18 PM EDT
|By Megan Brandl
Colton Eric Adkins, of MacArthur, W.Va. has been arrested and charged with five counts of wanton endangerment involving a fire arm.
Updated: Oct. 10, 2022 at 11:48 AM EDT
|By Megan Brandl
Southwest Virginia Community College (SWCC) is offering more class opportunities for adults in Bluefield, Tazewell, and Richlands, Va.
Updated: Oct. 7, 2022 at 4:13 PM EDT
|By Megan Brandl
The Duhring Church of Christ and the Mountain Ministry is planning the third annual Christ Worship ATV Ride.
Updated: Oct. 6, 2022 at 12:06 PM EDT
|By Megan Brandl
The West Virginia State Police (WVSP) Beckley Detachment is asking for the communities help in locating a registered sex offender who is on the run.
Updated: Oct. 5, 2022 at 12:47 PM EDT
|By Megan Brandl
Family Refuge Center (FRC) is inviting the community to come out to their inaugural Fall Festival on Saturday, October 15.
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