WVNS-TV (Ghent, WV)

WVNS-TV, broadcasting on channel 59, is a TV station based in Lewisburg, West Virginia, USA. It is owned by West Virginia Media Holdings and serves as the main CBS affiliate for the Bluefield/Beckley/Oak Hill area, which extends into parts of southwestern Virginia. Additionally, WVNS features shows from Fox and MyNetworkTV on its second digital subchannel (59.2). The station operates its studios on Old Cline Road in Ghent, West Virginia, while its transmitter is situated near Alderson, West Virginia.

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RFK Jr testifies before House and Senate about HHS cuts

18 hours ago | wvnstv.com | Vinay Simlot

WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) – For the first time since becoming the Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Junior took questions from members of Congress. His testimony comes as the U.S. passed 1,000 measles cases across 11 states. In his first three months on the job Secretary Robert F. Kennedy junior has eliminated 1/4 of the health agency’s workforce and cut $11 billion in federal funds for states. Senators say those cuts affected vaccine programs in states.
Democratic leaders poised to oppose Trump impeachment: ‘A distraction’

22 hours ago | wvnstv.com | Mike Lillis

House Democratic leaders will oppose an effort by a fellow Democrat to impeach President Trump when the resolution hits the floor Wednesday afternoon. Rep. Pete Aguilar (Calif.), the chair of the Democratic Caucus, said the impeachment push by Rep. Shri Thanedar (D-Mich.) is not only futile, but it poses “a distraction” from the Democrats’ efforts to sink Trump’s domestic agenda, which is moving through the House this month.
Valley PK-8 in Fayette County empowered students by hosting a career fair

1 day ago | wvnstv.com | Matt Cassada

SMITHERS, WV (WVNS) – Students at Valley PK-8 in Smithers got a glimpse into their future on Tuesday morning, May 13th, 2025. The school hosted a career fair featuring a whole host of different businesses and careers. The career fair featured appearances from local colleges, businesses, and special guests, including 59News Chief Meteorologist Joe Fitzwater. “When we had COVID, of course we couldn’t do anything during COVID times just because of social distancing and that type of things.
Hawley grills insurance executives about cutting disaster payouts

1 day ago | wvnstv.com | Alexander Bolton

Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.), the chair of the Senate Homeland Security subcommittee that oversees disaster management, vented his frustration Tuesday at a hearing where he grilled the executives of two major insurance companies about cutting hurricane- and other disaster-related payments.
President Trump kicks off Middle East trip

2 days ago | wvnstv.com | Basil John

Weather Alert1 MORE ALERTSFlood Advisory: Monroe County
Fairly dry Mother’s Day is followed by a soggy start to next week

4 days ago | wvnstv.com | Matt Cassada

Saturday evening sees tranquil weather with a partly sunny sunset. Clouds will gradually build in some more, becoming mostly cloudy overnight. No rain is expected as an area of high pressure remains in control. The night also won’t be as cold, mitigating anymore frost concerns, as overnight lows drop into the low 50s and upper 40s. Sunday won’t be that bad for Mother’s Day! Morning planners and church goers will see partly cloudy to mostly cloudy skies with an area of low pressure down to our south.
Every day is Mother's Day at Upland Soul in Beckley

5 days ago | wvnstv.com | Jessica Farrish

BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — Upland Soul is a woman-owned business in Beckley that serves up homestyle favorites in a setting that could be a family kitchen. Daily Scripture verses are scrawled on chalkboards, along with the daily special. In a high place behind the counter, there is a picture of a woman. Her name was Nancy Stone. She moved from New York, New York, to a coal camp at Winding Gulf when she was 13 years old.
Great Mother’s Day weekend of weather ahead!

5 days ago | wvnstv.com | Joe Fitzwater

FROST ADVISORY until 8 AM for Fayette, Nicholas, southeastern Pocahontas and western Greenbrier counties in our region. Temperatures will fall back into the mid to upper 30s, which will enable frost to form – that could damage sensitive outdoor plants! Bring them inside or cover them up!Saturday will provide plenty of sunshine with high pressure in control. High pressure will be to our north, meaning we will have a light northerly breeze keeping us cool with highs in the mid 60s.
CEO of WV Coal Association says trade war with China will impact coal operations

5 days ago | wvnstv.com | Jessica Farrish

CHARLESTON, WV (WVNS) — Continuing trade conflict can and will affect West Virginia, according to state coal officials. The CEO of the West Virginia Coal Association said on Friday, May 9, 2025, that southern West Virginia’s coal operators could be forced to cut back production if a trade war with China and other countries continues through the upcoming fiscal year’s first quarter. He added that coal operators have so far seen shipments of coal becoming backed up at ports and mine sites.
Smoot Elementary celebrates a 'Wicked' good time

5 days ago | wvnstv.com | Phelicity Robinson

SMOOT, WV (WVNS) – Smoot Elementary celebrated Teacher’s Appreciation Week in a Wicked Way. The days were filled with competitions to show off who would take home the great wizard’s favor. Principal Molly Judy organized The Wicked themed contest throughout the week. Teachers and staff participated in a singing competition, a ‘toss toss’ hair flip contest and a spellbook puzzle just to name a few. Team members from Team Elphaba, Team Flying Monkeys, and Team Glinda say the score was neck and neck.