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State Fair of West Virginia to host school supply drive
FAIRLEA, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The State Fair of West Virginia, in collaboration with Communities in Schools of Greenbrier County (CISGC), will hold a school supply drive on Monday, August 12, 2024, during the 99th Annual State Fair. Fairgoers who bring three different school supply items or two hygiene products will enjoy gate admission and carnival […]
I-64 eastbound entrance and exit ramps at Nitro to be closed
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - The eastbound Interstate 64 off ramp at the Nitro exit (Exit 45) will be closed beginning at 10 p.m. Friday, July 19, 2024, for paving and road work. The ramp should reopen no later than 5 a.m. Monday, July 22, 2024. Eastbound traffic intending to go...
War Paint: Lawsuit over West Virginia Capitol mural project possible
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia agency that approves improvements to the State Capitol Building and other properties on the Capitol grounds signed off on renovations to the historic Holly Grove mansion and upgrades to Capitol bathrooms and conference rooms. However, there was no talk at Wednesday’s meeting of the...
Second Steak 'n Shake in West Virginia Set to Open its Doors in North Central Part of State Next Week
A new national restaurant chain is about to open its doors in North Central West Virginia after a lengthy process to get started. According to media reports, social media posts, and a worker on site, Steak ‘n Shake is set to open its doors this Monday, July 22. WBOY reported this as well (and can be found on their site).
A Day in the Life of a wrangler in West Virginia
POCA, WV (WOWK) – With 10 horses to take care of, every day is a busy day at Circle M Ranch. From cleaning, feeding, grooming and training, there isn’t much wranglers can’t do. You can watch 13 News Anchor Andie Bernhardt tackle the day as a wrangler trainee in the video player above.
West Virginia American Water and American Water Charitable Foundation Provide Over $845,000 in Statewide Support to Communities in 2023
CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – West Virginia American Water today its total charitable contributions for 2023. Last year, the company gave more than $459,000 in grants, charitable donations, and program support to nearly 127 organizations in West Virginia. Additionally, the American Water Charitable Foundation (AWCF) granted $386,200 and provided employee matching gifts, impacting communities served by […]
West Virginia International Sports Jamboree kicks off Friday
CAIRO — The West Virginia International Sports Jamboree kicks off Friday evening at North Bend State Park where mobility and visually impaired participants will take the field in numerous endeavors. Friday’s activities feature a free concert by the Midnight Outlaws, a Ritchie County-based southern rock band, with the bulk...
Joathan Rivera signed by the West Virginia Black Bears of the MLB Draft League
PITTSBURGH, Pa. – Point Park's Joathan Rivera has been signed by the West Virginia Black Bears of the MLB Draft League. "First of all I am thankful to God for blessing me with this opportunity. I am especially grateful for my family, Coach Torres and the coaching staff for believing in me and supporting me along the journey along with my teammates," said Rivera. "I am committed to do my best out there competing and doing what I most love to do, which is having fun on the field and playing the sport that has opened up many doors and brought me great experiences."
Man arrested, accused of selling drugs to youths
PUTNAM COUNTY, W.Va. (WSAZ) - A man from Putnam County was arrested for allegedly selling drugs to youths in the Buffalo community, the town’s police chief said Wednesday. Dickie Weaver, who’s from Buffalo, faces three counts of delivery of a controlled substance to a witness. Police say Weaver...
Muggies chased away by rain
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) -The 4th heat wave of the season had legs on Wednesday with a surprise 90 day in the River Cities of Huntington-Ashland-Ironton. Turned out just enough afternoon sun broke through the tropical cloud deck for our 26th day of ninety degree heat. That heat helped to foster scattered afternoon and evening showers and thunderstorms. Both the Wellston and Eleanor fairgrounds saw a healthy downpour pass. While all showers stayed well behaved, the notion that the overnight tropical air could incite a slow moving downpour with pockets of localized high water is not far-fetched. So until the first light of day, let’s not let our guard down! Be vigilant if a downpour with thunder stalls in southern sections.
Road reopens after Sissonville crash
UPDATE: (6:30 P.M. Thursday, July 18) – Allens Fork Road has reopened after a crash in Sissonville. The crash had one lane of traffic temporarily closed. Kanawha County dispatchers say no injuries were reported in the crash. KANAWHA COUNTY, WV (WOWK) – One lane of traffic is shut down...
Public Alert Issued After Foreign Meat, Poultry Illegally Shipped to Ohio
According to the USDA meat and poultry products from this country aren't even eligible to be exported to the United States. A public health alert was just issued by the USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) after a routine inspection found illegal meat and poultry products. As far as...
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