Taylor Hankins

Tazewell

Morning Anchor at WVVA-TV (Bluefield, WV)

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With more layoffs announced, the coal industry faces an uncertain fate

3 days ago | wvva.com | Taylor Hankins

WYOMING COUNTY, W.Va. (WVVA) - Layoffs continue as the mining industry suffers an uncertain fate in West Virginia. Yesterday morning, roughly 200 miners in Wyoming County were told that their jobs would cease on August 4. The workers at the Itmann Mine #5 and Itmann Preparation Plant will not be employed there for at least six months following that August termination date.
WVVA welcomes Morning Anchor Reanna Rosenthal to the team

3 days ago | wvva.com | Taylor Hankins

BLUEFIELD, W.Va. (WVVA) - Reanna Rosenthal will anchor and produce WVVA Today alongside Joshua Bolden beginning Wednesday, June 4. Reanna was born and raised on Long Island, NY, which she says is home to the “best-ever” bagels, pizza, and bacon egg and cheese sandwiches. She graduated from High Point University in the spring of 2025 with a Bachelor’s in Journalism. During her time at High Point, Reanna was an active member of the university’s broadcasting club, HPU Vision.
Man admits to theft of over $1 million from government

3 days ago | wvva.com | Taylor Hankins

BECKLEY, W.Va. (WVVA) - A local man has pleaded guilty to the theft of government money. Ross Jay Bailey, 50, of Cool Ridge, admitted in federal court that $1.4 million of the $2 million in loans he received through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act for his business were not used as intended. Bailey’s business is R&R Delivery Service Inc. Bailey further admitted that he converted these funds into purchases of stock and cryptocurrency for his personal enrichment.
More info released on federal prison drone contraband plot as another man pleads guilty

4 days ago | wvva.com | Taylor Hankins

BLUEFIELD, W.Va. (WVVA) - Another member of the group of people who attempted to use drones to bring contraband into FCI McDowell has plead guilty, and with that plea more information has been released. Miguel Angel Aleman-Piceno, 22, of Chicago, Illinois, pleaded guilty today to for conspiring to bring contraband into the federal prison.
Home healthcare business owner pleads guilty to theft of government money

4 days ago | wvva.com | Taylor Hankins

BLUEFIELD, W.Va. (WVVA) - A local woman who ran a home healthcare business plead guilty today after stealing government funds. April Elick, 43, of Bluefield, owes $97,802.59 in restitution after being caught in a fraudulent scheme involving COVID-19 loans guaranteed by the Small Business Administration. Elick obtained roughly $84,000 in loans from the Paycheck Protection Program and Economic Injury Disaster Loans.
Police look for info regarding large fight that broke out after a high school graduation

4 days ago | wvva.com | Taylor Hankins

BECKLEY, W.Va. (WVVA) - Police are looking for information following a large fight that broke out after a high school graduation ceremony. After Woodrow Wilson High School’s graduation at the Beckley-Raleigh County Convention Center on Saturday, a large fight involving roughly 10 people commenced. Just before 7pm, officers working the security detail were notified of the fight and those involved began to disperse.
Police need your help finding this wanted man, again

4 days ago | wvva.com | Taylor Hankins

GREENBRIER COUNTY , W.Va. (WVVA) - A man sought and then found by police is now on the run again. The Greenbrier County Sheriff’s Office previously put out a call to the public to find a wanted man who was possibly armed and dangerous. Jason Roberts,52, was then located in the Neola area of Greenbrier County sleeping outside in a hammock with a female companion on May 10.
Tazewell Co. addresses ‘inaccurate’ sanctuary jurisdiction

1 week ago | wvva.com | Megan Bailey |Charlie Boothe |Taylor Hankins

TAZEWELL COUNTY, Va. (WVVA) - On Thursday night a list was released by the Department of Homeland Security calling out “sanctuary jurisdictions” across the nation” published under Executive Order 14287 by the Trump Administration. These jurisdictions allegedly undermine the law and obstruct enforcement of immigration laws. Tazewell county was among the localities listed, which was a surprise to local and federal leaders.
Juvenile recklessly drives by school bus at high speed in no-passing zone

1 week ago | wdtv.com | Taylor Hankins

RALEIGH COUNTY, W.Va. (WVVA) - A juvenile is being prosecuted for reckless driving after passing several cars including a school bus at high speeds in a no-passing zone this morning. According to Sheriff Frank Priddy and Chief Deputy Frankie Shelton, around 7:45 am the Raleigh County Sheriff’s Office School Resource Division was made aware of reports of a car passing others at high speeds —including a school bus—in a no-passing zone in the Eccles area of Raleigh County.
Man allegedly desecrates remains of baby who died in miscarriage

1 week ago | wvva.com | Taylor Hankins

PRINCETON, W.Va. (WVVA) - A Princeton man is being charged after allegedly desecrating the remains of a baby lost to miscarriage. According to a criminal complaint, an officer responded to a report of destruction of property at a home on Ball Street in Princeton. Upon arrival the officer encountered the victim who said her her ex-boyfriend, identified as 36-year-old Daniel Lee Agnew, was throwing her property out of the house and destroying it.