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West Virginia State Police to conduct sobriety checkpoint in Fayette County on September 6
Oak Hill, WV (WOAY)- The West Virginia State Police will conduct a sobriety checkpoint in Fayette County on Friday, September 6. The checkpoint will be in Oak Hill, at WV 16, between State Street and Ridgewood Avenue, from 6:00 p.m. to midnight. The purpose of the checkpoint is to deter...
Ferguson Rounds Out Staff for 2024
Concord University’s head football coach Brian Ferguson has finalized his coaching staff for the 2024 season, bolstering his team with key hires in various positions. Co-offensive coordinator Chris Anderson and offensive graduate assistant Saul Robles remain, while new additions include David Blake as defensive coordinator and Brady Nix as defensive line coach. Other significant hires are Jesse Sosebee (offensive line), Tim Schroer (defensive backs), Pat Talbot (special teams), and Chris Palmer (strength and conditioning). These strategic appointments aim to enhance the team’s competitiveness as they prepare for the upcoming season.
‘Contempt is simply a step too far’: Justice’s companies explain failure to pay fines
Two dozen mining companies owned by the family of West Virginia Governor Jim Justice are refuting the U.S. government's motion to hold them in contempt, saying their failure to pay their civil fines on time was "not due to a willful violation of the Court’s order."
Lily Burr of Rainelle, WV named to Berea College Dean’s List
BEREA, KY (WVDN) – Lily Burr, a resident of Rainelle, WV, has been named to the Spring 2024 Dean’s List at Berea College. A student is named to the Dean’s List who achieves a GPA of 3.4 or higher while passing at least four total credits, a course load equivalent to 16 semester hours. Berea […] The post Lily Burr of Rainelle, WV named to Berea College Dean’s List appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Raleigh County Sheriff’s Office reminds drivers about school zone laws
RALEIGH COUNTY, WV (WVNS) — As the school year begins, the Raleigh County Sheriff’s Office reminded drivers about school zone laws. According to a press release from the Raleigh County Sheriff’s Office, members of the Raleigh County Sheriff’s Office and the West Virginia Southern Regional Highway Safety Program will patrol bus routes school zones throughout […]
Test of WVU Alert system scheduled for Aug. 29
To ensure proper communication during an emergency, West Virginia University will conduct a test of the WVU Alert system at 1 p.m. Thursday (Aug. 29) on the Morgantown, Keyser and Beckley campuses. Faculty and staff must register for the emergency messaging system. If you are already registered, we encourage you...
Whitecap Enterprises Announces Sale of Whitecap Waste Holdings, LLC
WARRENTON, Va. --Whitecap Enterprises, building strong businesses with lasting value, announces the sale of Whitecap Waste Holdings, LLC, a West Virginia solid waste disposal company established in 2019. Jeff Shiring, managing partner, Whitecap, says, “Our vision for this venture, driven from our deep West Virginia relationships and industry experience, allowed...
Drought Intensifies; Record Chilly Start, But Heat is Coming
WOAY-TV (Oak Hill, WV): Following record minimum temperatures this morning, much warmer weather makes a return, but the drought is getting worse. Chief Meteorologist Chad Merrill has the latest forecast. Click. . The Greenbrier River level is far below normal and the water table continues to decline and the current...
15% increase in provider waiver rates, 50 people to be removed from IDD waiver list in West Virginia
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) — Financial help is coming for those who help care for the developmentally disabled. Gov. Jim Justice (R-WV) announced on Thursday a 15% increase in provider waiver rates. These will begin on Oct. 1. Issues raised by waiver and state plan service providers have included workforce pressures, staffing shortages, turnover and reimbursement […]
Warner announces nearly $1 million in Election Security Grants approved by the WV State Election Commission
Charleston, W.Va. (Hinton News) – On Monday, West Virginia’s State Election Commission (SEC) approved the latest round of Help America Vote Act (HAVA) grant applications filed by counties to further bolster election security and purchase new equipment. The bipartisan SEC voted unanimously on Monday to distribute $970,000 of grant money between all 24 counties that applied this grant cycle. County recipients are Barbour, Berkeley, Braxton, Cabell, Doddridge, Fayette, Grant, Hampshire, Hancock, Hardy, Harrison, Jackson, Kanawha, Mason, McDowell, Mercer, Monongalia, Putnam, Ritchie, Tucker, Upshur, Wayne, Wirt, and Wood. Over the past four years, the SEC has approved over $3.9 million of HAVA funding for the state’s 55 counties. Since 2017, with state and county...
Alderson to host ‘The Writers Station – A Writer’s Open Mic’
Cheryl Mansley and Reni Fulton have teamed up to bring a monthly Writer’s Open Mic to Alderson, WV. The first will take place on Saturday, September 28th, from 6 pm to 8 pm at the Train Depot, #1 Railroad Avenue in Alderson. Writers of original poetry, prose, short fiction,...
Charleston, WV to Hit 81 Degrees as Sunshine Dominates the Forecast
Charleston, WV – Sunny skies will dominate West Virginia on Thursday, bringing pleasant weather across the state. Charleston will reach 81°F, while Huntington peaks at 82°F, making for a warm and inviting day. The US National Weather Service in Charleston predicts fair weather with mild temperatures throughout...
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