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WVNS 59News is the CBS and FOX affiliate in the Beckley/Princeton/Lewisburg, WV market. WVNS is a Nexstar Media Group Station.
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If you were planning to put off your Christmas shopping until the absolute last moment possible, you may find yourself driving through empty parking lots on Christmas Day.
https://www.wvnstv.com/top-stories/list-which-stores-are-open-for-christmas-eve-christmas-day-2025/ 
List: Which stores are open for Christmas Eve, Christmas Day 2025?
Saved all your Christmas shopping for the last minute, or forgot an ingredient for your holiday meal? These stores have you covered.
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December 23, 2025 at 11:16 AM
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Video shared by the USGS shows mud spraying up and out from the Black Diamond Pool in Yellowstone National Park about midway between park favorites Old Faithful and Grand Prismatic.
https://www.wvnstv.com/outdoors-wildlife/watch-muddy-eruption-at-yellowstones-black-diamond-pool-captured-on-video/ 
WATCH: Muddy eruption at Yellowstone’s Black Diamond Pool captured on video
“Kablooey!” That’s the word U.S. Geological Survey volcanic experts used to describe a muddy eruption at Black Diamond Pool in Yellowstone National Park on Saturday morning. Video shared by t…
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December 23, 2025 at 7:12 AM
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Betty Reid Soskin, beloved former Bay Area park ranger, has died.
She was 104.https://www.wvnstv.com/news/national-news/betty-reid-soskin-oldest-national-park-service-ranger-dies-at-104/
Betty Reid Soskin, oldest National Park Service ranger, dies at 104
Betty Reid Soskin, the beloved National Park ranger that long held the title as the eldest in the ranks, has died, her family confirmed.
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December 23, 2025 at 1:08 AM
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Barry Manilow took to Instagram on Monday to reveal he's been recently diagnosed with lung cancer.https://www.wvnstv.com/news/national-news/barry-manilow-reveals-lung-cancer-diagnosis/
Barry Manilow reveals lung cancer diagnosis
The singer said Monday that he had been sick for several weeks, prompting an MRI.
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December 23, 2025 at 12:37 AM
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The Mercer County Courthouse will be closed in observance of Christmas.
https://www.wvnstv.com/news/west-virginia-news/mercer-county/mercer-county-courthouse-to-close-for-christmas/ 
Mercer County Courthouse to close for Christmas
MERCER COUNTY, WV (WVNS) — The Mercer County Courthouse will be closed in observance of Christmas. According to a press release from the Mercer County Commission, from Wednesday, December 24,…
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December 23, 2025 at 12:03 AM
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A $50,000 Powerball ticket was sold in the Mountain State, and the Powerball jackpot reached $1.6 billion ahead of Monday's drawing.
https://www.wvnstv.com/news/west-virginia-news/powerball-jackpot-grows-to-1-6-billion/ 
Powerball jackpot grows to $1.6 billion
CHARLESTON, WV (WVNS) — A $50,000 Powerball ticket was sold in the Mountain State, and the Powerball jackpot reached $1.6 billion ahead of Monday’s drawing. According to a press release…
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December 22, 2025 at 11:06 PM
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During the holiday season, more than one million transactions are expected on the West Virginia Turnpike.
https://www.wvnstv.com/ask-the-expert/travel/more-than-a-million-transactions-expected-during-the-holiday-season-on-the-west-virginia-turnpike/ 
More than a million transactions expected during the holiday season on the West Virginia Turnpike
CHARLESTON, WV (WVNS) — During the holiday season, more than one million transactions are expected on the West Virginia Turnpike. According to a press release on Monday, December 22, 2025 fro…
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December 22, 2025 at 10:05 PM
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The Mine Safety and Health Administration has released more details on an accident that killed a West Virginia Coal miner last week.https://www.wvnstv.com/news/west-virginia-news/wyoming-county/msha-identifies-miner-killed-in-wyoming-county/
MSHA identifies miner killed in Wyoming County
WYOMING COUNTY, W.Va. (WOWK) – The Mine Safety and Health Administration has released more details on an accident that killed a West Virginia Coal miner last week. West Virginia Governor Patr…
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December 22, 2025 at 8:57 PM
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A man suspected of shoplifting from a Walmart in Ohio pulled a gun and attempted to shoot an officer in the store's loss prevention office.
https://www.wvnstv.com/news/video-walmart-shoplifting-suspect-is-disarmed-after-appearing-to-pull-gun-on-officer/ 
VIDEO: Walmart shoplifting suspect is disarmed after appearing to pull gun on officer
A man suspected of shoplifting from a Walmart in Ohio pulled a gun and attempted to shoot an officer in the store’s loss prevention office, video released by the local police appears to show.
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December 22, 2025 at 6:11 PM
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The woman caught embracing her boss on the Jumbotron at a Coldplay concert, says she’s been harassed since a clip of the incident went viral.
https://www.wvnstv.com/news/national-news/woman-from-viral-coldplay-jumbotron-video-speaks-out-i-made-a-bad-decision/ 
Woman from viral Coldplay jumbotron video speaks out: ‘I made a bad decision’
Kristin Cabot told The New York Times that she’s faced harassment since a clip of the incident went viral this summer.
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December 22, 2025 at 4:59 AM
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The West Virginia Department of Transportation is urging drivers to be cautious this winter following a string of wrecks involving state vehicles.
https://www.wvnstv.com/ask-the-expert/travel/pay-attention-wvdot-urges-caution-after-week-of-wrecks/ 
‘Pay attention’: WVDOT urges caution after week of wrecks
The West Virginia Department of Transportation (WVDOT) is urging drivers to be cautious this winter following a string of wrecks over the past week involving state vehicles.
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December 21, 2025 at 3:10 PM
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West Virginia Treasurer Larry Pack unveiled updates to the ABLE savings plans in celebration of the program's 11th anniversary.
https://www.wvnstv.com/news/west-virginia-news/wv-treasurer-pack-enhances-able-savings-plans-to-commemorate-11th-anniversary/ 
WV Treasurer Pack enhances ABLE Savings Plans to commemorate 11th anniversary
CHARLESTON, WV (WVNS) – West Virginia Treasurer Larry Pack unveiled updates to the Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) savings plans in celebration of the program’s 11th anniversa…
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December 21, 2025 at 11:16 AM
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Records from Ohio University indicate that Brian Smith, the school's former football coach, was fired, in part, for an affair with an undergraduate student.
https://www.wvnstv.com/news/national-news/ohio-university-football-coach-fired-over-affair-and-alcohol-use-school-president-says/ 
Ohio University football coach fired over affair and alcohol use, school president says
A lawyer for Brian Smith as disputed the claims.
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December 21, 2025 at 4:11 AM
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If you’re looking to strike gold, look to Ailsa Craig.
This uninhabited isle off the coast of Scotland is the source of the granite used to make curling stones.
https://www.wvnstv.com/sports/italy-olympics/an-uninhabited-scottish-isle-is-home-to-the-golden-granite-used-in-olympic-curling-stones/ 
An uninhabited Scottish isle is home to the golden granite used in Olympic curling stones
AILSA CRAIG, Scotland (AP) — If you’re looking to strike gold — silver or bronze, too — look to Ailsa Craig. This uninhabited isle 10 miles off the coast of southwest Scotland is the source of the …
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December 21, 2025 at 3:10 AM
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Governor Patrick Morrisey granted an extended Christmas holiday for state employees.https://www.wvnstv.com/news/west-virginia-news/extended-christmas-holiday-granted-to-state-employees-by-governor-morrisey/
Extended Christmas holiday granted to state employees by Governor Morrisey
CHARLESTON, WV (WVNS) — Governor Patrick Morrisey granted an extended Christmas holiday for state employees. According to a press release, a proclamation, which will give state employees a fu…
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December 20, 2025 at 6:11 PM
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A grand jury in Grayson County has indicted the inmate accused in the fatal attack on Jeremy Lewis Hall, a corrections officer at River North Correctional Center in Independence.
https://www.wvnstv.com/news/crime/grayson-county-indicts-inmate-for-deadly-attack-on-officer/ 
Grayson County indicts inmate for deadly attack on officer
GRAYSON COUNTY, Va. (WFXR)- A grand jury in Grayson County has indicted the inmate accused in the fatal attack on Jeremy Lewis Hall, a corrections officer at River North Correctional Center in Inde…
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December 20, 2025 at 4:11 PM
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The West Virginia Department of Health released an update about key milestones in 2025.
https://www.wvnstv.com/community/health/west-virginia-department-of-health-highlights-2025-accomplishments/ 
West Virginia Department of Health highlights 2025 accomplishments
CHARLESTON, WV (WVNS) — The West Virginia Department of Health (DH) released an update about key milestones for 2025, which included government efficiencies, programmatic operations improveme…
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December 20, 2025 at 12:03 PM
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The Auburn University community is reeling after the loss of an aviation student in a plane crash that also claimed the lives of Greg Biffle, his family and two others.
https://www.wvnstv.com/news/national-news/auburn-university-student-among-the-seven-killed-in-north-carolina-plane-crash/ 
Auburn University student among the seven killed in North Carolina plane crash
AUBURN, Ala. (WRBL) — The Auburn University community is reeling after the loss of one of it’s aviation students in a plane crash in North Carolina that also claimed the lives of retired NASC…
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December 20, 2025 at 11:06 AM
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President Trump issued an executive order urging NASA to put Americans on the moon by 2028, signing it the same day NASA's new Senate-confirmed administrator took office. 
https://www.wvnstv.com/news/national-news/trump-signs-order-to-put-americans-on-the-moon-by-2028-but-is-it-feasible/ 
Trump signs order to put Americans on the moon by 2028. But is it feasible?
The order, titled “Ensuring American Space Superiority,” emphasizes the role of the upcoming Artemis missions for Americans to journey to the moon and Mars.
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December 20, 2025 at 10:05 AM
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The Justice Department on Friday publicly released a portion of the Epstein files in response to a law that garnered near unanimous support from both parties in Congress.
https://www.wvnstv.com/news/national-news/doj-releases-trove-of-epstein-files-after-demand-from-congress/ 
DOJ releases trove of Epstein files after demand from Congress
The Justice Department on Friday publicly released a portion of the Epstein files in response to a law that garnered near unanimous support from both parties in Congress. The highly antic…
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December 20, 2025 at 9:14 AM
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What began as a case of stolen Christmas packages has turned into a devastating medical crisis for a California family and their 2 1/2-year-old dog, Sparky.
https://www.wvnstv.com/news/national-news/dog-to-lose-leg-after-package-thief-left-gate-open-family-says/ 
Dog to lose leg after package thief left gate open, family says
What started as about $100 worth of stolen packages has now resulted in more than $8,000 in emergency veterinary bills.
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December 20, 2025 at 4:59 AM
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The memorial outside Brown University's Barus and Holley building continues to grow nearly a week after a gunman opened fire on a classroom of students studying for their final exams.https://www.wvnstv.com/news/national-news/comfort-k-9s-provide-support-during-brown-universitys-darkest-days/
Comfort K-9s provide support during Brown University’s darkest days
The memorial outside Brown University’s Barus and Holley building continues to grow, nearly a week after a gunman opened fire on a classroom of students studying for their final exams.
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December 20, 2025 at 4:11 AM
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Customers were evacuated from the Meadowbrook Mall in Bridgeport Friday night after reports of a gas leak in the building.
https://www.wvnstv.com/news/west-virginia-news/gas-leak-prompts-evacuations-at-meadowbrook-mall/ 
Gas leak prompts evacuations at Meadowbrook Mall
Customers were evacuated from the Meadowbrook Mall Friday night after reports of a gas leak in the building.
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December 20, 2025 at 2:12 AM
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Amid controversy surrounding the employment of Timothy Loehmann, the man who shot Tamir Rice, his employers in Snowshoe voted to terminate him.https://www.wvnstv.com/news/west-virginia-news/snowshoe-community-district-terminates-officer-behind-controversial-shooting-of-12-year-old-ohio-boy/
Snowshoe Community District terminates officer behind controversial shooting of 12-year-old Ohio boy
Amid controversy surrounding the employment of Timothy Loehmann, the man who shot and killed 12-year-old Tamir Rice in Cleveland in 2014, his employers in Snowshoe have now voted to terminate him.
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December 20, 2025 at 12:37 AM
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An investigation is being held for a North Carolina plane crash that killed NASCAR driver Greg Biffle and 6 others
https://www.wvnstv.com/news/national-news/investigation-starts-into-north-carolina-plane-crash-that-killed-nascar-driver-biffle-and-6-others/ 
Investigation starts into North Carolina plane crash that killed NASCAR driver Biffle and 6 others
STATESVILLE, N.C. (AP) — Federal investigators sifting through the wreckage of a business jet that crashed in North Carolina and killed retired NASCAR driver Greg Biffle, his family, and …
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December 20, 2025 at 12:03 AM