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Corey Hoshor and Jeremy Vallet come from behind to take 2024 WV Four-Ball Championship at Raven
Corey Hoshor of Eleanor and Jeremy Vallet of Logan came from one stroke back at the end of day one to win the West Virginia Golf Association’s (WVGA) Four-Ball Championship on the Raven Course at Snowshoe Resort with a 13 under par 131. They were two strokes ahead of...
Students now permitted to carry guns on West Virginia college campuses
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (KDKA) -- Starting Monday, students on West Virginia University's campus were allowed to carry guns on campus grounds and all college campuses throughout West Virginia. It's thanks to the West Virginia Campus Self-Defense Act."Personally, I think it's a great idea. I was having a conversation with some of my buddies, and we all thought that was something that would occur in the near future, and we all thought that was a good idea," said West Virginia student Bryce Biggs.Regardless of whether students or faculty think it's a good or bad idea, the West Virginia legislature said yes to a...
Humidity, Storm Threat Return To Region; Latest on Beryl
WOAY-TV (Oak Hill, WV): Following a gorgeous sunset, clear and comfortable night, the humidity will jump a slight notch Wednesday and then go through the roof Thursday. TEMPERATURE/HUMIDITY: Morning low temperatures in the 50s Wednesday will be a figment of the imagination for the remainder of the next 7 days. The humidity will be in the comfortable range Wednesday and then on the verge of oppressive for July 4th. The humidity will drop to more tolerable levels after 3:30 p.m. Saturday and return again Monday afternoon.
Health center to develop programs to fight WV food insecurity
A West Virginia community health center is participating in a program addressing food scarcity. The National Association of Community Health Centers' 2024 Innovation Incubator creates ways to expand access to healthy foods. Cabin Creek Health Systems, based in Charleston, will have funding and guidance from experts to help it design and test community-based solutions.
West Virginia's Corey Ellis is a rising star in professional disc golf
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — Disc golf continues to be a growing sport and it's not just recreational. Sure, there are courses throughout the state and it's fun to play, but there are professional disc golfers and Barboursville's Corey Ellis makes a living at it. I made my way out...
Senator Capito tours reinvigorated Form Energy site, forecasts regional uplift
WEIRTON, W.Va. — West Virginia U.S. Senator Shelly Moore Capito made her way to Weirton on Monday to tour Form Energy's Factory 1 and she said a lot has changed since the last time she was here three years ago. "There's no comparison as to where the flat land...
Deadline for entries approaching for State Fair of West Virginia
FAIRLEA, WV (WVNS) — Entry deadlines are quickly approaching for the 99th Annual State Fair of West Virginia. Livestock entries are due by midnight on July 6, 2024 and home, arts, and garden are due by midnight July 12, 2024. “Seeing the hard work exhibitors put into their entries and projects is always a highlight […]
Attorney General Morrisey Again Victorious in Reining in Administrative State
CHARLESTON, WV (WVDN) — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is applauding another U.S. Supreme Court ruling that plaintiffs may bring a claim under the Administrative Procedure Act within six years of when they are first injured by final agency action, even if the agency first took the action more than six years ago. The Attorney […] The post Attorney General Morrisey Again Victorious in Reining in Administrative State appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Concord Dept. of Business to host 31st Annual Concord Business Challenge
ATHENS, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Details regarding the upcoming 31st Annual Concord Business Challenge have been announced by the Concord University Department of Business. The event is scheduled to begin at 8:30am on Thursday, October 24, 2024, and will see junior and senior high school students from both West Virginia and Virginia showcasing their business acumen. […]
‘It’s criminal’: Advocates decry attempt to halt new silica rule meant to protect miners
The inclusion of the language, advocates say, is a direct insult to and betrayal of the nation’s miners, who are being diagnosed with complicated black lung disease at higher rates and younger ages than ever before. The post ‘It’s criminal’: Advocates decry attempt to halt new silica rule meant to protect miners appeared first on Pennsylvania Capital-Star.
Mountain State Art & Craft Fair to celebrate Appalachian culture through arts, food, music
RIPLEY — The 2024 Mountain State Art and Craft Fair showcases juried artisans, live music, heritage demonstrations and food from throughout West Virginia and Appalachia. The MSACF is taking place Thursday through Sunday at Cedar Lakes Conference Center near Ripley from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. daily. Admission is $7 daily with seniors over 55 and children ages 3-11 admitted for $5. There are acres of free parking available.
West Virginia’s Senate race may shift limits of US climate ambitions
This article originally appeared on Inside Climate News, a nonprofit, independent news organization that covers climate, energy and the environment. It is republished with permission. Sign up for their newsletter here. For decades, West Virginia has elected senators who have played an oversized role in United States energy policy, backing fossil fuels and resisting robust action […] West Virginia’s Senate race may shift limits of US climate ambitions appeared first on Mountain State Spotlight, West Virginia's civic newsroom.
It’s picking season at Flat Top’s Blueberry Hill!
FLAT TOP, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The berries are now ripe for the picking as Blueberry Hill of Flat Top has announced the blueberry picking schedule for this week. Those interested in partaking can make their way out on any of four days this week to dig into bushels of blueberries. Picking hours for Tuesday, Wednesday, […]
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