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Sutton Lake one of the best 'Hidden Gem' beaches in U.S.

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Sutton Lake one of the best 'Hidden Gem' beaches in U.S.

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SUTTON, W.Va. (WBOY) — Interested in going to the beach this year, but don't feel like booking plane tickets or planning a long road trip? You're in luck, as a popular West Virginia lake is among one of the best "Hidden Gem" beaches in the United States. A 2025 survey of 3,002 locals named Sutton Lake, located in Braxton County, as one of the best hidden beaches in America, ranking it at number 52. The survey described the location as a "calm, b…Read Article

Burnsville holds 6th annual Freedom Festival

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Burnsville holds 6th annual Freedom Festival

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BURNSVILLE, W.Va. (WBOY) — Fourth of July weekend festivities continued on Saturday throughout West Virginia, including in Braxton County, where the Burnsville Freedom Festival was held. Locals came out to Burnsville Lake for some food, live music and cornhole. The festival would also make good use of the lake with a boat parade and fishing tournament. At dark, fireworks were set off over the dam. Elkins kicks off patriotic festivities with…Read Article

When the Flatwoods Monster Visited West Virginia

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When the Flatwoods Monster Visited West Virginia

In 1952, a flying saucer was seen streaking by near Flatwoods, West Virginia. A group of seven people went to find the crash, and were confronted by a space alien, ten feet tall and wearing a metallic dress, with bright glowing eyes. They didn't stick around long enough to find out any more about it. Over time, other witnesses came forward who had also seen either the UFO or the strange being. Mind you, this was at the height of flying saucer si…Read Article

Hunting For Love: Couple says ‘I do’ at WV Bigfoot Festival

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SUTTON, W.Va. (WBOY) — As enthusiasts from across the country discussed the hunt for Bigfoot, two people had already found what they were looking for — a lifetime of love, spent together. Christy and Ron Howes married each other at the 2025 West Virginia Bigfoot Festival (WBOY image) Meet Christy Chaffin and Ron Howes, two Bigfoot fans who got married at this year's West Virginia Bigfoot Festival in Sutton. Christy, a resin artist who focuses o…Sutton · Sutton Read Article

Man Dies in Braxton County Motorcycle Wreck

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SUTTON, W.Va. (WBOY) — A motorcycle wreck that happened in rural Braxton County Wednesday left a West Virginia man dead. According to a release from the West Virginia State Police, at about 1:20 p.m. Wednesday afternoon, emergency crews were dispatched to the area of WV Route 15/Kanawha Run Road, near the Gerald R. Freeman Campground, for a vehicle accident involving a motorcycle and a passenger vehicle. 1 hospitalized after motorcycle cras…Braxton County · Braxton County See the Story

Missing 3-year-old found alive in Braxton County

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GLENVILLE, W.Va. (WBOY) — Emergency crews in Gilmer County responded within minutes after a nonverbal 3-year-old child was reported missing in Braxton County Tuesday evening. Crews in Gilmer County were called to assist at 9 p.m. and "responded within minutes of receiving the call," according to the Gilmer County Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (DHSEM). K-9 Charley with the Flatwoods Police Department (Courtesy: Town of…Braxton County · Braxton County Read Article

Bigfoot sightings near Sutton, West Virginia, have historic precedent

SUTTON, W.Va. — Sightings of a bigfoot alleged in the wilderness surrounding Sutton Lake in central West Virginia may have a historical precedent. According to Andrew Smith, executive director of the Braxton County Convention and Visitors Bureau, old news clippings that refer to a "wildman" and more recent stories of an ape-like creature imply that […]Sutton · Sutton Read Article

Braxton County at South Harrison softball sectional box score

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SOUTH HARRISON 18, BRAXTON COUNTY 0 (F/5)Braxton County · Braxton County Read Article

Braxton County man sentenced to prison

Braxton County, WV (WOAY) – A Braxton County man is sentenced to prison for defrauding charities that benefit sick children. Gary Beamer appeared for sentencing before Braxton County Circuit Judge Micheal W. Asbury, Jr. on Monday April 14, 2025. The defendant had previously entered a guilty plea to three felonies for obtaining money by false pretenses related to fundraising for St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital and the Alzheimer’s Associat…Charities · Braxton County Read Article

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