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State Fair of West Virginia continues with exciting events on day two
FAIRLEA, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The State Fair of West Virginia is in full swing as it kicks off day two. Fairgoers can look forward to a jam-packed day of entertainment, competitions, and family fun. The gates opened bright and early at 8 AM, with carnival rides starting at 11 AM and the West Virginia Lottery […]
Public Service Commission should be doing more to look out for West Virginians
I am once again asking you to consider how the West Virginia Public Service Commission and policymakers are complicit in hurting your bank accounts, the environment and our futures at the same time. Let’s take a moment to recall recent requests and decisions concerning American Electric Power and its subsidiaries, Appalachian Power and Wheeling Power, […]
West Virginia is the state with the most underprivileged children in new 2024 study
West Virginia is the state with the most underprivileged children, in part because it has the second-highest share of children in low-income households where no adults work and the second-highest share of children whose parents lack secure employment, according to WalletHub. This has resulted in over 22% of children in the state living in households whose incomes are below the poverty line.
Cool and clear overnight; weekend brings the sunshine and mild weather
Friday evening will start with a few remaining clouds and lingering showers. It will be breezy to start off, with wind gusts pushing 20 mph, so take a sweater if you plan to go out to the State Fair of West Virginia tonight. Cloud cover and winds will continue to subside tonight, making for a […]
Gov. Justice announces Workers Compensation insurance rates to drop for 20th straight year, more good news for West Virginia businesses
CHARLESTON, WV (WVDN) — Gov. Jim Justice announced that the National Council on Compensation Insurance (NCCI), West Virginia’s rating and statistical agent, has filed a proposed workers’ compensation loss cost decrease of 9.1%, effective Jan. 1, 2025. This premium reduction results in a projected $15 million in savings to West Virginia employers. Since the workers’ compensation program was […] The post Gov. Justice announces Workers Compensation insurance rates to drop for 20th straight year, more good news for West Virginia businesses appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Staying safe with flooding risks in southern WV
BEAVER, WV (WVNS) – Steady rain, which could lead to high water issues is expected in our eastern counties Thursday night into Friday morning. When confronted with high or fast moving water, some people tend to panic. Will Davis, a Public Information Officer with the Beaver Volunteer Fire Department, said staying safe is all about […]
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