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Stephen King on 'The Life of Chuck,' the End of the World and, Yes, Joy

Tom Hiddleston · Beckley

Stephen King on 'The Life of Chuck,' the End of the World and, Yes, Joy

45% Center coverage: 27 sources

So vividly drawn is Stephen King’s fiction that it’s offered the basis for some 50 feature films.See the Story

Movie Review: Sharks Aren't the Scariest Thing in the Sea-Bound, Super Thriller 'Dangerous Animals'

Sharks · Beckley

Movie Review: Sharks Aren't the Scariest Thing in the Sea-Bound, Super Thriller 'Dangerous Animals'

67% Left coverage: 15 sources

As if a movie about sharks wasn’t scary enough, the filmmakers behind “Dangerous Animals” have upped the screams by adding what every thriller should demand — a serial killer. While See the Story

Book Review: A New Biography Goes Long and Deep on the Rise and Fall of Rock Band Talking Heads

Music · Beckley

Book Review: A New Biography Goes Long and Deep on the Rise and Fall of Rock Band Talking Heads

57% Left coverage: 7 sources

Jonathan Gould has written a group biography of Talking Heads named after one of the band’s biggest hits. Called “Burning Down the House,” the book explores the formation, evolution and See the Story

Party up in Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

GHENT, WV (WVNS) – Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma has been out for a couple of weeks and people have likely been spending some time swooning over their chosen romance option, but convincing the silly little gamer boy god of autumn isn’t the only thing you can spend time on in this title. Nope! There’s also combat. You’re not alone most of the time though as you can add members to your party as you head out into the world. Each of these charact…Ghent · Ghent See the Story

Beckley Common Council changes meetings to 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month at 5:30 p.m.

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BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) -- Beckley Common Council will begin meeting each first and third Tuesday of the month at 5:30 p.m., starting on August 1, 2025. Teenager reported missing in Greenbrier County Council approved the change of meeting time and day on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, during the regular meeting, making the change official. Until August 1, according to statements made by city attorney Bill File, Council will continue meeting the second…Beckley, West Virginia · Beckley Read Article

Raleigh General Hospital Advanced Wound Care recognized nationally

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) - Raleigh General Hospital is being recognized nationally for its efforts in advanced wound care.Administrators said that the facility has received two national awards from Healogics - the leading provider of advanced wound care services in the United States. Raleigh General COO, Justin Lemoine told 59News that the distinction shines a light on the level of dedication in their medical care, which is available to patients right…Ghent · Ghent Read Article

Amateur Pickleball Association announces new tournament at the Greenbrier

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WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, WV (WVNS) - The Greenbrier will be the host site of a brand new pickleball tournament. The Amateur Pickleball Association just announced that it will be holding the Greenbrier Gold Cup at this resort from August 21th through the 24th. WVU Medicine Princeton Community Hospital nurse honored with DAISY Award Cam Huffman, the Greenbrier’s director of public relations, explained there will be several different divisions …Pickleball · Ghent Read Article

What's with all these flies and gnats?!

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

GHENT, WV (WVNS) -- All of the rainfall this spring has brought about some unwelcome visitors - namely flies and gnats. Everything you need to know about encountering an animal with rabies Dr. Berry Crutchfield, Plant Pest Biologist for the West Virginia Department of Agriculture, said all the moisture is crucial for the flies and gnats to survive. Nonetheless, you may be itching to get them away from your home. Dr. Crutchfield said there …Ghent · Ghent Read Article

Beckley Common Councilwoman Janine Bullock pushes for traffic light on East Beckley Bypass

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BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) -- A member of Beckley Common Council said that she has asked the West Virginia Division of Highways to place a traffic light at the intersection of Grey Flats Road and the East Beckley Bypass, officially named the Paul Cline Memorial Youth Sports Complex. Janine Bullock, who represents Ward 5, made the comment during the regular meeting of Beckley Common Council on Tuesday, June 10, 2025. "I just think a stoplight needs to be…Ghent · Ghent Read Article

Raleigh County Sheriffs locate and arrest individual who escaped home confinement

Beckley, WV (WOAY) – The Raleigh County Sheriff’s Office (RCSO) has located a man who was on the run after slipping out of home confinement. Sheriff Frank Priddy reports that on Sunday, June 15, authorities apprehended 47-year-old James Michael Harris Jr. in the 900 Block of Central Ave in Tolleytown for violating home confinement. Harris was originally on home confinement for charges related to a 3rd offense DUI and operating an ATV on a line…Beckley, West Virginia · Beckley Read Article

Bluefield gets its own bourbon in partnership with Kentucky distillery

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BLUEFIELD, WV (WVNS) - Visitors to the City of Bluefield will soon be saying "bottoms up" with a new and very special bourbon. History made at 2025 Celebrate Princeton Street Fair "The main thing about Bluefield is finding something that kind of mimics the…the city as it's developing into something more modern. So even in our model where we use the train, the old train as kind of the image, iconic image, because we're looking at all the tr…Ghent · Ghent Read Article

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