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UPDATE: Service restored after fiber cut disrupted phone and internet services in McDowell and Wyoming counties
UPDATE: Thursday, August 22, 2024 @ 1:02 p.m. | MCDOWELL COUNTY/WYOMING COUNTY, WV (WVNS) — According to a Facebook post from the McDowell County 911 and Office of Emergency Services, disrupted services from a fiber cut in the Oceana area of Wyoming County were restored. MCDOWELL COUNTY/WYOMING COUNTY, WV (WVNS) — Phone and internet services […]
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.
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 […]
How West Virginia’s drought could affect Friday Night Lights
North central West Virginia may have had cooler temperatures and some rain in the recent days, but the long-term effects of the summer drought are still causing issues in the area, including at grass football fields like South Harrison's Gary Barnette field.
West Virginia American Water Awards Grants for Fire Protection
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WVDN) — West Virginia American Water recently announced that 29 agencies within its service areas will receive grant money for fire protection gear, equipment, and training. Among the recipients are two departments in Summers County: the Summers County Volunteer Fire Department and the Jumping Branch-Nimitz Volunteer Fire Department. The Jumping Branch-Nimitz department will use its grant to purchase two ratcheting fire hydrant wrenches, totaling $740.40. The Summers County Volunteer Fire Department will allocate its $842.70 grant towards acquiring AED (automated external defibrillator) equipment. The Summers County Volunteer Fire Department expressed their gratitude on Facebook, thanking American Water Company for the support. They also indicated that they will provide updates on how the grant funds are utilized in the future. The grants are part of West Virginia American Water’s ongoing efforts to support local fire departments and enhance emergency response capabilities across its service areas. The post West Virginia American Water Awards Grants for Fire Protection appeared first on The Hinton News.
City Pulmonologist Salam Rajjoub Honored for Work with WVSOM Students; BHS Grad Presents Award
An area physician received recognition for his work with West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine (WVSOM) students. Salam Rajjoub, M.D., received the 2024 Outstanding Specialty Preceptor Award for the Central East Region of WVSOM’s Statewide. Campus. Rajjoub is a pulmonologist at American Lung Care in Bridgeport. He was presented...
Reports of delayed payments to employees of The Greenbrier
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS W.Va. (WVDN) – The West Virginia Daily News has received reports that at least some employees of The Greenbrier are allegedly still waiting on their paychecks that were supposed to be deposited today. An anonymous employee stated that their check has been “pending” since the time it was supposed to be in […] The post Reports of delayed payments to employees of The Greenbrier appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Bluefield Rescue Squad showcases newly dedicated ambulance
BLUEFIELD, WV (WVNS) — Bluefield Rescue Squad debuted their newly dedicated ambulance on Wednesday. The ambulance, wrapped in a burnt orange complete with black lettering and silhouettes of military personnel, is an homage to our nation’s and more specifically the Bluefield area’s veterans. Sean Cantrell, Administrator for Bluefield Rescue Squad, said he felt this is […]
Fayette County Health Department shines light on National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day
FAYETTEVILLE, WV (WOAY) – It has devastated families across the Mountain State. On this National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day, the Fayette County Health Department is doing all it can to change that. Just two milligrams of fentanyl can be lethal. It is the culprit in 76% of West...
West Virginia Weekend Weather: Heatwave Brings Soaring Temperatures Across the State
West Virginia – A significant warming trend will sweep across West Virginia starting Friday, bringing hot and dry conditions through the weekend and into early next week. Saturday will see a notable increase in temperatures, reaching highs around 87 degrees in Charleston. Cities like Huntington and Parkersburg will experience similar warmth, with highs nearing 90 degrees. Elkins and Beckley will be slightly cooler, topping out in the mid-80s. Sunny skies will dominate the forecast, offering little relief from the heat.
Gov. Justice announces major investments in Cass Scenic Railroad and Lost River State Parks
CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Governor Jim Justice has unveiled significant investments in West Virginia’s state parks, focusing on enhancing the Cass Scenic Railroad State Park and Lost River State Park. These developments, which are part of a broader effort to boost outdoor recreation and tourism in the state, involve the creation of new campgrounds and […]
Family of West Virginia governor, running for Senate, has deal to avoid Greenbrier hotel foreclosure
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — The family of West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice has reached an agreement with a credit collection company to avoid the foreclosure of their historic hotel as he runs for U.S. Senate, the resort announced Thursday. The Republican governor’s family had been set to appear in court Friday to ask a judge to halt the auction of The Greenbrier resort’s hotel, which had been scheduled for Tuesday. That hearing has been canceled. “It’s taken care of, and we move forward, and The Greenbrier is as whole as it can possibly be,” Justice said at a news briefing. “The Greenbrier is going to be in our family forevermore.” The 710-room hotel has hosted U.S. presidents, royalty and congressional retreats. The resort held a PGA Tour golf tournament from 2010 until 2019 and has welcomed NFL teams for training camp and practices. A once-secret 112,000-square-foot (10,080-square-meter) underground bunker built for Congress at the Greenbrier in case of nuclear attack during the Cold War now hosts tours.
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