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ATHENS, WV (WVNS) – The fun got rolling early in Athens on Sunday, August 23, 2026, as the Athens car show rolled into town alongside the Town Social. Hot rods, classic cars and suped-up trucks lined the parking lot across from Concord University’s campus. The Athens car show serves as the morning kick-off event before […]

ATHENS, WV (WVNS) – Another freshman class is moved into the Campus Beautiful at Concord University – and the entire town of Athens is coming together to celebrate. The 2026-27 incoming freshman class...

The James Monroe Mavericks have established an identity under Head Coach John Mustain. They play physical, hard-nosed, winning football year in and year out.

GHENT, WV (WVNS) – As the sale of the majority share of the Greenbrier Resort and Casino was being finalized, U.S. Senator from West Virginia Jim Justice criticized Governor Patrick Morrisey, a fellow...

On the final stop of our 2026 Football Preview trip, we arrive at the team who won their first ever state title in their 102-year history in the 2025 season.

The 2026 high school football season is officially upon us, and Week 1 offered quite a lot of bitter rivals renewing their acquaintances in heated matchups!

SHADY SPRING, WV (WVNS) – Week one of high school football in the two Virginias brought a lot of elite players making highlight plays. However, no play caught our eyes more than Week 1’s Play of the Week, brought to you by Steven New Attorney & Associates. In the 3rd Quarter, Shady Spring Quarterback Myles […]

BRADSHAW, WV (WVNS) – After an extraordinary first Friday of action in the 2026 High School Football Season, we wrap up our coverage of Week 1 by handing out our first Player of the Week award! Our winner for Week One is River View Quarterback Jeremih Delong! The Raiders’ signal caller lit up the scoreboard […]

MOUNT HOPE, WV (WVNS) – The Greater Beckley Christian School Crusaders made their 2026 home debut at Mount Hope Municipal Stadium on Friday, and Jabari Spencer’s touchdown run in the first quarter turned heads as our Week 2 Play of the Week! When a low snap rolled into the backfield Spencer acted quickly, picking the […]

PRINCETON, WV (WVNS) – We wrap up our coverage of Week 2 of the high school football season by announcing our Rainelle Medical Center Player of the Week! This week’s winner is Princeton Tiger Quarterback Jake Belcher! Belcher was absolutely surgical, carving up the Bluefield defense as the Tigers won their sixth game in a […]