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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 […]
WV Daily News and Hinton News now offer free online access to legal notices
LEWISBURG, WV [WVDN] — The West Virginia Daily News and Hinton News have announced that all printed legal public notices and advertisements will now also be freely accessible online. The legal notices can be searched and viewed on their respective websites, wvdn.com and hintonnews.com. In addition to these platforms, the notices are also available through […] The post WV Daily News and Hinton News now offer free online access to legal notices appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
13 More Properties to be Demolished in Hinton
HINTON W.Va. (Hinton News) - According to Hinton City Council President, Jim Leslie, 13 more properties are set to be demolished in Hinton as part of the city’s ongoing efforts to remove dilapidated strictures. This marks the second year the city has received grant funding to remove dilapidated structures. The list includes 1780 Temple Street, 1706 Temple Street, 303 13th Avenue, 206 13th Avenue, 316 12th Avenue, 307 11th Avenue, 717 Temple Street, 708 Ballengee Street, 700 Ballengee Street, 419 James Street, 108 and 138 Herman Street and 254 Main Street. The post 13 More Properties to be Demolished in Hinton appeared first on The Hinton News.
Chick-fil-A Beckley Galleria location celebrating 18 years with $1.80 milkshakes
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Chick-fil-A Beckley Galleria has officially been serving guests for 18 years now and they are hosting a special promotion for today only. According to a Facebook post from Chick-fil-A Beckley Galleria, to celebrate 18 years, they will be selling milkshakes for $1.80 today, Thursday, August 22, 2024. The $1.80 milkshakes will […]
Two anglers catch record black crappies on same day at Woodrum Lake
CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Gov. Jim Justice announced today that the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) has reported that two anglers fishing together on Aug. 8 caught state-record black crappie, setting records for both length and weight. “I’m thrilled to celebrate this unprecedented fishing achievement and hope these new benchmarks inspire anglers from […]
A Contaminated Water Lawsuit And The History Of Voting This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, residents around Indian Creek say their water has been contaminated by mining. Briana Heaney went down to Pineville to talk those who are beginning to take legal action. Also on this episode, many people expected the 2024 presidential election would be unpredictable. But no one...
Spartans Boys’ Soccer Opens Season Today, Lemine Excited to Get Started
FAIRLEA- If you’re looking for something to do today from 1:00 to approximately 4:30 PM, come out to one of the best soccer facilities in the state, Greenbrier East and watch the boys’ team open their season with Washington. There will not be many more opportunities for matinee soccer on a weekday once school begins, […] The post Spartans Boys’ Soccer Opens Season Today, Lemine Excited to Get Started appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Tazewell County, VA shooting incident: Suspect injured during alleged carjacking attempt
Tazewell County Officials say a shooting incident took place in Falls Mills, Virginia on Thursday afternoon. At approximately 1:15 P. M. the 911 Center received a call from a citizen reporting a man with a knife attempting to stab another man near Mudfork Rd. in Tazewell, Virginia. While officers were discussing this incident they say they heard a gunshot.
Drought shows no sign of improvements as sunshine filled weekend gets underway
Friday we bring in winds from the west-southwest as our high pressure dome pushes east. This helps push out the cooler air for something closer to seasonal averages. For our western counties the low 80s by the afternoon while our eastern mountains make a run for the mid to upper 70s. A nice improvement from […]
Raleigh County Schools welcomes students for 2024-2025 school year
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Students throughout the Raleigh County area made their way to the bus stops bright and early for the first time in several months as they were welcomed back for the 2024-2025 school year. Students across the state have been gearing up for the return of the weekday school routine, with many […]
West Virginia extends drought State of Emergency
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – The State of Emergency for the ongoing drought has been extended, according to West Virginia Governor Jim Justice. The governor’s office says the extension impacts all 55 counties and will go on for another 30 days. Officials with Justice’s office say the U.S. Drought Monitor indicates “extreme, severe and moderate” drought […]
Man claims he killed and raped multiple woman, has desire to do it again
HUNTINGTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A man tells witnesses he had killed multiple people and raped women and his desire to do it again. On August 21, 2024, around 10:09 PM, officers were called to St. Marks Bar at 932 4th Avenue in Huntington, WV, Cabell County. Employees reported that a man was discussing firearms and […]
Just for Kids held it’s 13th annual Charity Golf Tournament
DANIELS, WV (WOAY)- Just for Kids’ 13th annual golf tournament was held here, at Wood Haven Golf Course in Glade Springs. A large group of attendees putted off for a great cause. Just for Kids supports children who are abused and neglected in Raleigh and Fayette counties. They rely...
PSC Chairman Lane’s Column: Meet the Judges
The Public Service Commission includes more than me and my fellow Commissioners. In addition to the three of us, the agency has a number of divisions to carry out all the things that allow us to supervise public utilities. We have lawyers, accountants, and engineers who each contribute specialized skills to the overall effort. There […] The post PSC Chairman Lane’s Column: Meet the Judges appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
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