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The body of a man who rescued his son is found in a West Virginia lake
SUTTON, W.Va. (AP) — The body of a man has been recovered from a West Virginia lake after he rescued his son who had gone into the water, authorities said. The body of Kevaughn Jamar Montgomery, 25, of Charleston, was found in Sutton Lake on Tuesday night, the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources said […]
FlingGolf introduced at West Virginia State Parks
CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – West Virginia State Parks will be introducing an exciting new activity called FlingGolf, which combines elements of lacrosse and golf to provide a dynamic and enjoyable experience for players of all skill levels. The West Virginia Department of Natural Resources and State Parks will be launching FlingGolf at five state parks […]
Mountaineer Food Bank announced Kanawha County Produce Market
CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Mountaineer Food Bank has announced Kanawha County Produce Market event to be held this Friday. The event, which will be exclusive to residents of Kanawha County, will take place on Friday, July 19, 2024, from 1:00pm to 6:00pm. The free event will offer a variety of fresh produce options to residents […]
West Virginia Weather Update: Isolated Showers, Cooler Temperatures Ahead
Charleston, WV – Drier weather is set to return to the lowlands of West Virginia, while a few showers or storms might linger along the mountains today. This pattern shift brings a quieter finish to the workweek for many residents. According to the US National Weather Service in Charleston, a front to the south will provide a focus for isolated showers and storms this weekend into early next week.
Babydog Charms The Crowd At The RNC Convention
West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice (R) had just started his address at the Republican National Convention when the crowd started chanting “Babydog! Babydog! Babydog!” Babydog is Justice’s four-year-old, 60-pound English bulldog and she knew it was her time to shine. “I know that a lot of you want to meet my little buddy,” he said, […] The post Babydog Charms The Crowd At The RNC Convention appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
WV’s sales tax holiday quickly approaching, Meadowbrook Mall offering free gift card
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - West Virginia’s sales tax holiday is coming up in just a few weeks, and the Meadowbrook Mall has a special offer as part of the holiday to help with back-to-school shopping. From August 2nd through the 5th, there is no sales tax on a variety...
Kentucky farm recalls 6,900 pounds of hot dogs shipped to Ohio, West Virginia
The federal Food Safety and Inspection Service is concerned that some of the recalled hot dogs may be in restaurants’ or hotels’ refrigerators or freezers. Restaurants and hotels are urged not to serve the products.
West Virginia tourism is booming, but how does this affect housing?
MINDEN, WV (WVNS) – Many travel to the Mountain State for tourism attractions and to simply vacation, but there are problems that come with growing tourism. With tourism drawing many to visit and even move to West Virginia to start businesses, concerns and issues that can come with that were discussed at a roundtable at […]
West Virginia’s first female astronaut to promote Marshall University
She is a Mountaineer by birth and education, and Emily Calandrelli, set to become West Virginia’s first female astronaut to go into space, will also carry the Marshall University story as she advances her mission. A Morgantown native and West Virginia University graduate as well as an Emmy-nominated television...
Mine worker seriously injured in incident at southern West Virginia site
WYOMING COUNTY, W.Va. (WCHS) — A mine worker was seriously injured in an incident at a southern West Virginia site last week. The incident was reported at the Wyco Surface Mine near the Raleigh-Wyoming county line on July 12, a state official said. The woman who was injured in...
Isaiah Tuck: From West Virginia to above the Arctic Circle
CAMP CREEK, WV (WVNS) — A Ghent man is making his television debut on the History Channel series Alone. Contestants are dropped off and compete to outlast each other in an incredibly harsh environment. Isaiah Tuck is a West Virginia Game Warden and Air National Guardsman from Ghent who appears on season 11 of Alone, […]
The Tri-State Transit Authority rolls out new buses in Cabell County
CABELL COUNTY, W.Va. (WCHS) — The Tri-State Transit Authority has just unveiled new buses in Cabell County. "With our buses, people can get on the bus, get off downtown, do their shopping, go half a block, get on a corner bus, pick them up, and take them back home. You can't beat that set up," TTA Board Chairman Bob Bailey said.
Glasby wins third consecutive WV Women’s Amateur title after marathon playoff
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va. — It took 23 holes of golf and a lengthy sudden death playoff for Susan Glasby to secure a third consecutive West Virginia Women’s Amateur Championship. After holding the lead for most of the final round on Wednesday, Glasby held off Savannah Hawkins in a five-hole playoff at Bridgeport Country Club.
Tyler Mountain Volunteer Fire Department making changes due to community concerns
KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. (WCHS) — A month after nearly a dozen firefighters resigned from a Kanawha County fire station, questions about the future of the department remain as they are trying to get back on their feet. The firefighters who walked out said they had no choice but to...
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