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Gov. Justice announces $59 million investment in Berkeley County from HandCraft Services creating 220 new jobs
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. (WVDN) — Gov. Jim Justice announced that HandCraft Services, a leading provider of medical linen and apparel products, will be investing $59 million to open a new facility in Berkeley County, creating 220 new jobs. “The decision for HandCraft Services to invest in Berkeley County is a testament to the strength and potential of […] The post Gov. Justice announces $59 million investment in Berkeley County from HandCraft Services creating 220 new jobs appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
New Jersey man with ties to street gang convicted for firearms trafficking in West Virginia
CLARKSBURG, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A Hackensack, New Jersey, man has been convicted on federal firearms charges, U.S. Attorney William Ihlenfeld announced Thursday. Kadir Reeves, 40, was found guilty of two counts of aiding and abetting a false statement in connection with the acquisition of firearms. The jury heard evidence that Reeves conspired with another defendant […]
West Virginia, Louisiana Among Top 10 “Most Obese” States in New Study
A recent study by fitness app Flex AI has revealed the most obese states in the U.S. West Virginia tops the list. The post West Virginia, Louisiana Among Top 10 “Most Obese” States in New Study appeared first on Black America Web.
Drought Reaches New Level; Governor Addresses The Issue
WOAY-TV (Oak Hill, WV): Trees are wilting, river levels dropping to record low levels and lawns have browned up with a historical drought gripping the state. The Drought Monitor updated Thursday, and probably not to your surprise, if you look at your lawn and you look across the region, the moderate to severe to extreme drought has expanded across the entire state.
Fayette County man sentenced for fleeing with reckless indifference
OAK HILL, WV (WVNS) — A Fayette County man was sentenced to prison after he drove away during an attempted traffic stop. According to a press release, 50-year-old Edward H. Anderson, II, of Oak Hill, was sentenced on Monday, August 26, 2024 for one to five years in prison for the felony crime of fleeingwith […]
Women's Soccer Falls on the Road
Beckley, WV—Carolina University Women's Soccer battled fiercely in their away contest against WVU Tech, but fell 0-2 to the Bears. Despite 6 shots on goal, the Bruins couldn't seem to finish the ball. WVU Tech capitalized on their 7 shots on goal, scoring twice in the second half—once in the opening 5 minutes and again in the last 10 minutes of the game.
PS5 donated to Burlington United Methodist Services in Beckley from Lootpress Foundation
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – On Wednesday, Brandon Steele, on behalf of the Lootpress Foundation, gifted Burlington United Methodist Services in Beckley a new PlayStation 5 for their game room. The PlayStation 5 was a part of the first raffle hosted by the Lootpress Foundation which supports local athletes and athletic departments with scholarships. President of […]
New food innovation hub planned for Fayette County
FAYETTEVILLE, WV (WVNS) — The West Virginia Hive and New River Gorge Regional Development Authority have been awarded a large sum in federal funds. The money is going towards the creation of a food innovation hub in Fayette County. The West Virginia Hive food innovation hub is the signature project of the Rural Partners Network […]
Greenbrier County man allegedly steals two vehicles in one day
GREENBRIER COUNTY W.Va. (WVDN) – On August 26, in the vicinity of Rhema Christian Academy, Charles Nelson Petty, 43, allegedly took a car while it was running in the parking lot. The vehicle, a 2019 Lexus, was valued at over $1000. According to the criminal complaint, Petty drove the vehicle several miles to Kroger in […] The post Greenbrier County man allegedly steals two vehicles in one day appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
$75,000 scratch-off winner sold in Princeton
PRINCETON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A $75,000 scratch-off winner was recently sold in Princeton. According to the West Virginia Lottery, a winning $75,000 King Future Gold Neon Keno scratch-off was sold in Princeton on Monday, August 26, 2024. The winning ticket was purchased at Grant’s Supermarket. The winner has been identified as Jennifer B. by the […]
Trucking company fined $621K after worker death in Virginia
VIRGINIA — The Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry’s OSHA Compliance fined a Rosemount trucking company $621,600 after a worker died while working in a tanker trailer at a facility in Virginia in March. In July, the state agency issued 10 serious citations to Wayne Transports for violations...
Countdown to Kickoff (Edition 57): Riverside rallies under new head coach Health Huffman
QUINCY, W.Va. (WCHS) — Riverside’s football program will be under the direction of a new head coach in 2024. Heath Huffman, a proud graduate of old East Bank High School, becomes Riverside's sixth head coach in program history. "I want to build a program that the community will...
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