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Mother says daughter “snatched me by the hair, pulled me plum to the floor”
MERCER COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A daughter is arrested after she physically assaulted her mom, snatching her hair, pulling her to the ground, and breaking her glasses. On August 20th, 2024, at around 8:46 AM, Corporal L.L. Addair and another officer responded to Princeton Village in Mercer County, West Virginia, regarding an open line call. […]
Concord University receives Title III funding for multiple projects
ATHENS, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Concord University has announced that the university has received Title III funding for multiple projects. Made available through the CU Forward initiative – supported by the Department of Education’s Title III Strengthening Institutions Program – Concord continues to progress in the strengthening of its undergraduate research experience as well as innovate […]
Resident Along Indian Creek Are Filing Dozens Of Lawsuits Against Mining Companies
A few weeks ago Pineville residents gathered in a community center where lawyers were waiting for them, forms in hand. There has been an ongoing crisis around Indian Creek where residents say their water has been contaminated by mining – and now they are taking legal action. On August...
Town of Athens addresses issues of water quality
ATHENS, WV (WVNS) – Athens residents said on Thursday, August 22, 2024 that their town has water issues. Some residents took to social media to voice their concerns about the odd taste and smell of the water. They also noted that the water even looked abnormal. 59News went to Athens and spoke to public officials […]
Suspect airlifted after being shot during attempted carjacking in Tazewell County
FALLS MILLS, VA (WVNS) — A suspect was airlifted to a hospital after a shooting in the Falls Mills area of Tazewell County. According to a press release from the Tazewell County Sheriff’s Office, 30-year-old Cody Dailey, of Bluefield, West Virginia, was airlifted after being shot by a good Samaritan after an alleged carjacking attempt […]
Cox Adds Two Assistants to Staff
ATHENS, W.Va. – Concord University head men's and women's cross country and track & field coach Mike Cox has announced two members to his staff. Giovanni Purser and Al MacNaughton will be part of the 2024-25 coaching staff for the running and field programs at CU. Purser, a native of Port Maria, Jamaica, joins the staff as a graduate staff after a successful career at the University of Evansville and Tusculum University. Purser qualified for the Missouri Valley Conference Outdoor Championships in the 100-meter and 200-meter dashes as both a junior and senior in 2022 and 2023. His 4x100-meter relay...
Arby’s Foundation Gives Back To WV Community, Donates to Children in Need
BECKLEY W.Va. (WVDN) – The Arby’s Foundation recently raised funds for both the Children’s Home Society of West Virginia and the Raleigh County Board of Education, totaling more than $15,000 donated to West Virginia children in need. Over the course of six weeks, all Arby’s locations in the Charleston/Huntington and Beckley/Bluefield markets, in conjunction with […] The post Arby’s Foundation Gives Back To WV Community, Donates to Children in Need appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
West Virginia Weather Alert: Monday to See Scorching Temperatures Across the State
Charleston, WV – West Virginians can expect rising temperatures and clear skies starting today and continuing through the weekend. With no rain in sight, outdoor activities should proceed without weather disruptions, though precautions are advised. The National Weather Service has forecast highs of 88°F in Charleston today, increasing to...
West Virginia Gubernatorial candidate requests investigation involving ‘misuse of funds’ at The Greenbrier
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, WV (WVNS) — Democratic candidate for West Virginia Governor, Steve Williams, issued a statement requesting an investigation into the “misuse of funds” at The Greenbrier. According to a press release, Williams, the current Huntington mayor, asked sitting Attorney General Patrick Morrisey (R-WV) to launch a formal investigation into the alleged misuse of […]
Justice announces Medicaid rate increase in hopes of improving state’s in-home care worker shortage
Gov. Jim Justice announced Thursday that his administration will increase its funding for state programs that provide in-home care for people with disabilities, seniors and others in hopes of addressing a workforce shortage. The funding will go toward a 15% Medicaid reimbursement rate increase for providers that serve vulnerable adults and children in state waiver […]
Justice attorneys say mine companies can’t pay remaining debt from health, safety fines
In a new filing this week, attorneys for 23 coal companies owned by Gov. Jim Justice and his family argue that a federal court cannot put the companies in contempt for nonpayment of fines due to them being unable to pay the fines. The memorandum — filed Tuesday with the U.S. District Court for the […]
THE RESULTS ARE IN! WV Secretary of State Mac Warner announces results of “The Kid’s Ballot” from votes cast at the WV State Fair
CHARLESTON W.Va. (Hinton News) – The 2024 WV State Fair has concluded and so has the voting for some of the Fair's favorite foods, animals, and rides. "The Kid's Ballot" is a fun program conducted during the State Fair by WV Secretary of State Mac Warner and his team. This was the third consecutive year that the Secretary of State's booth in the West Virginia Building featured the Ballot for young Fair-goers. This initiative aims to instill early civic engagement among children, giving them a taste of the democratic process. More than 450 kids visited the Secretary of State's booth to cast their votes...
Crews battle vehicle fire on Gauley Mountain
FAYETTE COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – This morning, a vehicle fire on Route 60 at the top of Gauley Mountain was swiftly extinguished thanks to the combined efforts of the Ansted and Gauley Bridge fire departments. The fire involved a BMW that was fully engulfed in flames when first responders arrived on the scene. Ansted Fire […]
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