Rivers Upchurch

PRINCETON, WV (WVNS) – The city of Princeton has a loaded lineup of fun scheduled all weekend long to honor the United States of America’s 250th birthday. Starting on Thursday, July 2, …

GHENT, WV (WVNS) – The 2026 FIFA World Cup rolls on across the United States, Canada and Mexico, as the best soccer teams in the world enter the knockout rounds phase of the tournament. Join hosts Rivers Upchurch and Caleb Okes as they break down the drama of knockout round play, including Paraguay’s incredible penalty […]

PRINCETON, WV (WVNS) – Calling all future-grandmasters, the Princeton Public Library Chess Club is gearing up to host its 4th annual chess tournament. On Saturday, August 1, 2026, the Princet…

WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, WV (WVNS) – Major Conference Men’s College Basketball will return to the Greenbrier on November 13, 2026. The first announced game will feature a marquee matchup between two power conference opponents. The Mississippi State Bulldogs will meet the Xavier Musketeers in the Greenbrier Resort’s historic Colonial Hall. The matchup should be very […]

FAIRLEA, WV (WVNS) – The State Fair of West Virginia is offering folks a chance to make a difference at one of the biggest events of the year in the Mountain State. The 2026 State Fair of Wes…

RONCEVERTE, WV (WVNS) – Music lovers and river rats rejoice! The Skyline Bluegrass Festival on the River is preparing to return to Ronceverte. On Saturday, July 18, 2026, the amphitheater at …

GHENT, WV (WVNS) – The 2026 World Cup is officially complete. After the highest-scoring tournament in World Cup history, it was ironically Spain’s impenetrable defense that made the difference as La Roja captured their second ever world championship. In Episode 7, Rivers and Caleb recap Spain’s title game battle with Argentina, a 10-goal thriller in […]

OAK HILL, WV (WVNS) – West Virginia Delegate Elliott Pritt, a teacher at Oak Hill High School, was arrested on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, and charged with Enticing a Minor. According to the criminal co...

TAZEWELL, VA (WVNS) – The oldest fair in the state of Virginia is set to return to the Tazewell County Fairgrounds. The County Fair is a beloved tradition in Tazewell County, one that brings back cher...

WELCH, WV (WVNS) – More than a year after closing for upgrades and restoration, Pocahontas Theatre in Welch is set to reopen. The theater announced it was closing on Friday, February 28, 2025, followi...