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BEDA to hold classes on COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loans

BEDA to hold classes on COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loans

Updated: 16 hours ago
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By Clayton McChesney
Thursday, The Bluefield West Virginia Economic Development Authority will be holding a class for West Virginia businesses.

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Tazewell, VA, to become “twin community” with Tazewell Co, IL

Tazewell, VA, to become “twin community” with Tazewell Co, IL

Updated: 16 hours ago
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By Clayton McChesney
Tazewell Virginia isn’t the only place named Tazewell in America.

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Schools across West Virginia participated in a tornado drill Wednesday.

This week is severe weather awareness week in West Virginia.

Updated: 16 hours ago
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By Jeffrey Hoole
Spring is severe weather safety week in West Virginia.

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Namine's puppies

Great Dane has 21 puppies over 27 hour span

Updated: 17 hours ago
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By Robert Castillo
Dubbs says she plans to sell the pups once their weaned from their mother in a few of weeks.

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Justice signs bill to help combat substance abuse

Updated: 17 hours ago
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By Robert Castillo
Funds from settlements will go into the foundation to be used for evidence based strategies, programming and services used by those affected by substance use disorders.

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Law enforcement investigating possible connection after series of vandalism attacks around Beckley

Updated: 17 hours ago
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By Annie Moore
Beckley Police and the Raleigh County Sheriff’s Dept. are investigating a possible connection after a string of vandalism attacks in and around Beckley.

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Horse shows are returning to the Tazewell County Fairgrounds

Updated: 17 hours ago
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By Taylor Hankins
April first's "Fun Day" is the first slated event.

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Two-time cancer survivor devotes time in remission to helping others in need

Updated: 17 hours ago
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By Gailyn Markham
BECKLEY, W.Va. (WVVA) - When you or someone you love receives a cancer diagnosis, the last thing you should worry about is how you’re going to pay for treatment or even how you’re going to get to that treatment.

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W.Va. law enforcement report biggest methamphetamine bust in state history

Updated: 17 hours ago
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By Brandon Roberts and Kassidy Brown
Law enforcement is reporting the Mountain State’s biggest methamphetamine bust in the history of West Virginia in an operation they called “Smoke and Mirrors.”

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Prosecution rests in trial of man accused of Beckley shooting

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By Annie Moore
The prosecution rested its case on Wednesday against a man accused of shooting another man at the Hargrove Apartment Complex in Beckley last June.
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Gov. Justice orders flags at half-staff in Mercer County

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By Kassidy Brown
Govenor Jim Justice announced Wednesday that he will order flags in Mercer County to be flown at half-staff from dawn to dusk on Thursday, March 23 to honor West Virginia Delegate William P. “Bill” Stafford.

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Beckley Police Officer graduates from FBI National Academy

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By Annie Moore
A Beckley Police officer recently graduated from the prestigious FBI National Academy in Quantico, Virginia.

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Local highways included in Capito’s $18.8 million for W.Va. projects

Updated: 19 hours ago
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By Kassidy Brown
Locally, the Coalfield Expressway will be receiving $1,500,000, and the King Coal Highway will be receiving $5,000,000.

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UPDATE: new date announced for Pennington trial

Updated: 20 hours ago
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By Taylor Hankins
The Pennington murder trial that was declared a mistrial on Tuesday has been rescheduled to start on April 24, 2023.

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Appalachian Power plans brief power outage

Updated: 21 hours ago
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By Kassidy Brown
The outage will be in the surrounding areas of Bluefield on Saturday, March 25 between approximately 10 p.m. and 11 p.m.

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Two arrested in connection to Franklin County runaways

Updated: 21 hours ago
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By Justin Geary
47-year-old Melissa Dawn Trainer, the mother of one of the kids, and 57-year-old Thomas Anthony Morris/Hunter were arrested.

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Multiple agencies assist in largest methamphetamine seizure in W.Va. history

Updated: 23 hours ago
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By Alyssa Hannahs
A major drug trafficking investigation has resulted in the largest seizure of methamphetamine in West Virginia state history, according to the United States Department of Justice.

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West Virginia couple arrested after child abduction

Updated: 23 hours ago
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By Kassidy Brown
WVSP charged David McCallister, 20 of Charleston, and Jada McCallister, 18 of Dunbar, in connection to the abduction.

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Philippi man killed in mining accident

Updated: 24 hours ago
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By WDTV News Staff
First responders were called to the scene around 9 a.m.

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Communities gather for Fruits of Labor discussions

Updated: 24 hours ago
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By Annie Moore
The roundtable discussions focused on the groups work to provide employment opportunities to those in recovery.

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Community mourns the loss of Rainelle VFD Chief Doug Estep

Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 9:36 AM EDT
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By Joshua Bolden
The department announcing on social media that current Chief Doug Estep has passed away. Estep served with the department for 51 years holding various positions.

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Happening This Weekend: Vietnam Veterans Recognition Day Ceremony

Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 8:30 AM EDT
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By Joshua Bolden
7th Annual Vietnam Veterans Recognition Day Ceremony is coming up this weekend. Marie Blackwell stops by WVVA Today to discuss the 7th annual event.

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Restaurant owners offer update into fire investigation and rebuilding plans

Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 4:36 AM EDT
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By Janay Reece
The owners of Friends and Family Restaurant have released an update and statement about what may have caused the fire that destroyed their building in February.

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BSU partners with WVSOM for new pre-osteopathic medicine major

Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 8:48 PM EDT
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By Clayton McChesney
Students at Bluefield State University with a dream of becoming an osteopathic physician will now have an inside track help on their journey.

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Bluefield State University holds career fair with over 80 booths

Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 8:31 PM EDT
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By Clayton McChesney
Tuesday, Bluefield State University held a career fair.

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I-64 eastbound shutdown

Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 5:51 PM EDT
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By Kassidy Brown
They advise motorists to use the Sam Black exit to avoid the shutdown.

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Puzzling highway death part of West Virginia police probe

Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 5:45 PM EDT
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By The Associated Press
Gov. Justice called the death alarming and cited that and two separate incidents involving State Police in announcing the investigation.

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WVSP seeks help with runaway Oak Hill juvenile

Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 5:29 PM EDT
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By Kassidy Brown
WVSP describes Johnson as a 5′6″, 112 lbs black female.

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Gov. Justice signs four education bills into law

Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 5:22 PM EDT
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By WDTV News Staff
"Education is our centerpiece in West Virginia, and these bills make that focus even clearer," Gov. Justice said. "Today is a great day for West Virginia.”

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Two men hurt; charges pending in Roanoke shooting

Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 5:07 PM EDT
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By Pat Thomas
The men know each other and all involved parties have been identified by officers, according to police.

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Shady Spring students receive “out-of-the-book” history lesson

Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 4:43 PM EDT
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By Gailyn Markham
SHADY SPRING, W.Va. (WVVA) - Kari Vicars has been an educator for 17 years.

College Sports

Mike Hollins back at UVA to ‘keep legacy going’ for teammates who died

Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 3:47 PM EDT
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By Marty Hudtloff
Hollins says playing football again was the furthest thing from his mind, but here he is four months later on the football field, taking everything day by day.

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Bluefield, Va. Police Department now hiring

Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 2:57 PM EDT
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By Kassidy Brown
The Bluefield, Virginia Police Department is now hiring probationary and certified officers.

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Fayette County leaders seek public input on 10-year plan

Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 2:10 PM EDT
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By Annie Moore
Four open houses throughout Fayette County will be held March 21 and 23 to gather more input on a new 10-year comprehensive plan for Fayette County. J

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UPDATE: Pennington murder trial declared a mistrial

Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 1:42 PM EDT
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By Taylor Hankins
The long-delayed Pennington murder trial was declared a mistrial Tuesday, March 21, and this comes just one day after the trial began.

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Missing Roanoke man found safe

Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 1:36 PM EDT
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By Justin Geary
68-year-old Bradford Allen Burgess was last reported seen March 20 at 6 p.m. on Pheasant Ridge Rd SW.

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Kitchen supervisor charged with bringing drugs into Southern Regional Jail

Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 1:22 PM EDT
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By Annie Moore
A kitchen worker at Southern Regional Jail was charged with bringing drugs into the facility.

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WVDHR stocks trout in more than 75 waters

Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 11:58 AM EDT
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By WDTV News Staff
More than 75 waters were stocked with trout by the WVDNR last week.

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Princeton Police Department is now recruiting

Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 10:53 AM EDT
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By Kassidy Brown
The Princeton Police Department is now recruiting certified and probationary police officers.

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Grundy Va., mine rescue team recognized for winning National Mine Rescue Contest

Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 11:15 PM EDT
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By Jessica Nuzzo
The Virginia Mining Institute celebrated nine members of the Wellmore Coal Company mine rescue team for winning the National Mine Rescue, First Aid, Bench and Technical Contest.

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W.Va. lawmaker requests federal investigation into money transfer by Gov. Justice

Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 10:40 PM EDT
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By Dustin Weekley
Ten million dollars from an account in question was later donated to help build a baseball stadium for Marshall University.

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Missing Franklin County girls found safe

Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 6:28 PM EDT
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By Eddie Callahan
According to the Rocky Mount Police Department, the missing girls were found safe Tuesday afternoon.

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Princeton City Park gets “spring cleaning” in preparation for warmer weather

Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 6:20 PM EDT
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By Clayton McChesney
With warmer weather on its way, outdoor activities will begin to pick up.

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PikeView student receives high distinctions for musical talent

Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 5:58 PM EDT
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By Robert Castillo
Savannah Wills began playing the clarinet in fifth grade and has managed to make the honor bands at both Virginia Tech and West Virginia University.

Crime

Harrisonburg man arrested on multiple charges after allegedly assaulting state trooper

Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 5:56 PM EDT
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By WHSV Newsroom
The Virginia State Police (VSP) say a man from Harrisonburg is in jail on multiple charges, including assaulting a state trooper.

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Motown Performance Coming to Chuck Mathena Center

Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 5:49 PM EDT
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By Melinda Zosh
The performance is set for Sat. April 1 at 7 p.m.

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Long delayed Pennington murder trial begins

Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 5:22 PM EDT
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By Taylor Hankins
The state claims Pennington strangled 21 year old Kaitlyn Toler with a ligature in 2017.

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Attorneys on behalf of hundreds of SRJ inmates call for federal investigation into DHS probe

Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 4:34 PM EDT
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By Annie Moore
Attorneys representing more than a thousand current and former inmates at Southern Regional Jail (SRJ) are calling on the U.S. Dept. of Justice to expand their probe into the jail.

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Law enforcement seizes BB gun from Ridgeview Elementary student

Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 4:33 PM EDT
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By Kassidy Brown
No actual firearms are thought to have been on campus.

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More than $1M in drugs seized in Virginia police operation; three arrested

Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 4:25 PM EDT
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By Pat Thomas
Police seized about 10.5 kilograms of methamphetamine, 7.1 ounces of fentanyl, 13 grams of heroin, 30 grams of cocaine, 9.2 ounces of marijuana, 57 doses of Suboxone and 33.5 doses of prescription pills.
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