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Barrackville Town Council members resign, new members named
BARRACKVILLE, W.Va (WDTV) - Five Barrackville town council members have resigned within the last few weeks. Four members resigned, and one member moved away, according to Barrackville City Attorney John Funkhouser. Cari Casuccio, Thomas Young, Tom Straight and Donnie Pricket resigned Wednesday. A disagreement with council members could have caused...
Marion County Girls State citizens honored at reception
FAIRMONT, W.Va (WDTV) - The American Legion Auxiliary West Virginia Rhododendron Girls State is the premier leadership camp in the state for rising high school seniors. It’s a nationwide program that lets girls build their leadership skills, helps them understand the political process and teaches them how important veterans are to our country.
Bridgeport Family Dentistry Ready to Make Opening Official at Charles Pointe with July 26 Ribbon Cutting
Dr. Samantha Jette, DDS and her staff at Bridgeport Family Dentistry have inherited a nearly 50-year tradition of providing quality dental services to families in Harrison, Lewis, Taylor, and Marion Counties. On Friday, July 26, Bridgeport Family Dentistry will take that commitment to the next level when they officially open their new state-of-the-art dental office at Charles Pointe in Bridgeport.
Drought worsens in WV, KY & OH but rain on the way
(WOWK) — The drought is worse in many areas of the WOWK-TV viewing area than it was last week according to the latest United States Drought Monitor. Areas that were not listed last week in the Tri-State area are now listed as Abnormally Dry. Areas that were in the Abnormally Dry category are now in […]
Founder of iconic West Virginia pizza chain Gino's dies
William Kenneth "Kenney" Grant, the founder and owner of the iconic West Virginia chain Gino's Pizza and Spaghetti House, has died. He was 94.Grant died Wednesday, according to an obituary posted by Beard Mortuary funeral home. Remembering William Kenneth "Kenney" Grant A native of Huntington, Grant founded Gino's in 1961. He gradually expanded the business, which currently has around 40 locations around West Virginia. Grant also owned several locations of another West Virginia staple, Tudor's Biscuit World.Grant remained committed to supporting the Huntington community throughout his life, including the Marshall Artist Series, the arts and entertainment organization for Marshall University."Kenney was a visionary, he was not one to be satisfied with being just another pizza place, he always wanted more for his hometown and tried to bring that to them," the obituary said. "In his attempt to become a successful businessman, Kenney never failed to forget his roots."He is survived by three children, six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Senator Manchin announces $4.7 million grant to help southern WV families and children
PRINCETON, WV (WVNS) – Senator Joe Manchin approved a huge grant set to help families all over southern West Virginia. More than $4.7 million is going to the Community Action of South East West Virginia’s Head Start Programs in Mercer and Summers Counties. Senator Manchin announced the funding comes from the U.S. Department of Health […]
Lawsuit could be filed over painting of Babydog in West Virginia State Capitol
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) — She may be one of the most loved pets in America right now, but a painting of Babydog may now be the subject of a legal fight. Attorney Harvey Peyton has been contacted by people concerned about Babydog’s image being painted into a historic mural in the Capitol Rotunda. He wants […]
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