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Free Black Lung Screenings for Coal Miners in North Central West Virginia
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) is bringing a mobile testing unit to North Central West Virginia this week to offer free black lung screenings to current and former coal miners. Screenings will be available from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on July 23-25 at Mylan Park...
CAMC selects Executive Director for Cancer Services
Niesha Griffith, MS, RPh, FASHP will lead oncology services for all CAMC cancer center locations including Beckley, Charleston and Hurricane. Griffith received her Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy degree from the West Virginia University School of Pharmacy and her Master of Science degree at the Ohio State University (OSU) College of Pharmacy after completing the combined two-year Masters/Residency Program in Hospital Pharmacy Administration.
Police searching for missing Greenbrier County woman
RONCEVERTE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Ronceverte Police Department (RPD) is seeking the public’s assistance in locating Chandler Reed, a 28-year-old woman from Ronceverte. Chandler was last in contact on July 21, 2024, and is believed to be driving a white Volkswagen Jetta with West Virginia plates. The car also features a front vanity plate with […]
West Virginia is asking the US Supreme Court to consider transgender surgery Medicaid coverage case
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to review rulings that found the state’s refusal to cover certain health care for transgender people with government-sponsored insurance is discriminatory, Republican Attorney General Patrick Morrisey said Thursday. In April, the Richmond-based 4th U.S. Circuit Court...
PSC to hold evidentiary and public comment hearings August 12 for APCo Expanded Net Energy Cost case
CHARLESTON, WV (WVDN) – The Public Service Commission of West Virginia has scheduled August 12 as the date for the evidentiary hearing and public comment hearing for Appalachian Power Company and Wheeling Power Company’s Expanded Net Energy Cost case. The companies have requested an additional $20.4 million in annual revenue. The evidentiary hearing in this case […] The post PSC to hold evidentiary and public comment hearings August 12 for APCo Expanded Net Energy Cost case appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Governor and First Lady Justice issue statement on death of coal miner in Raleigh County
CHARLESTON, WV (WVDN) — Gov. Jim Justice and First Lady Cathy Justice issued the following statement after learning about the death of a coal miner in Raleigh County. Ashley Cogar, 33, of Erbacon passed away this morning from injuries sustained last week at the Wyco Surface Mine. This marks the second mining fatality in West Virginia […] The post Governor and First Lady Justice issue statement on death of coal miner in Raleigh County appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Local Farmers Market uses mini grant to support local fresh produce
WARWOOD, W.Va. (WTRF) – Doubling purchase power for fresh fruits and vegetables at farmers markets is the West Virginia Food and Farm Coalition’s mission, and they are continuing to serve in Warwood. The West Virginia Farmer’s Market Association awarded the Warwood Farmers Market over $4,000 in grant funding to help improve their facilities, increase outreach, […]
2024 West Virginia Little League State Tournament
CHAPMANVILLE, W.Va. (WSAZ) - The 2024 West Virginia Little League State Tournament is underway in Chapmanville. Teams from Charleston Central, Hurricane, Barboursville, and Huntington competed on Tuesday. The four teams competed for the chance to head to Georgia. Barboursville came out on top of Huntington on Tuesday night and Hurricane...
Gov. Justice: Harris-Trump matchup will be ‘more competitive’
WHEELING — The push by Republicans to portray President Joe Biden as frail and incompetent came two years too late, the governor of West Virginia said Tuesday in Wheeling. Gov. Jim Justice, a Republican nominee for U.S. Senate, spoke about the recent upheaval in the 2024 presidential election after giving the keynote speech at the Women In Asphalt luncheon at Waterfront Hall in Wheeling.
Smelly sewage situation plagues residents in Fayette County
HILLTOP, WV (WVNS) – Residents in Fayette County reported there were two separate breaks in the sewage pipes in Red Star and Hilltop, which are neighboring communities. They say it is overflowing and contaminating the area too. “It is contaminated under, through, and on the other side of the tracks. We have raw sewage coming […]
Transcend Realty to host ribbon cutting ceremony
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – One of the most exciting agencies to make its way to the Raleigh County area, Transcend Realty will host a ribbon cutting ceremony on Friday. The event, scheduled for 12:00pm on Friday, July 26th, 2024, will celebrate the arrival of Transcend Realty, a development which owner and broker Brian Christopher Brown […]
School Health Director delivers friendly reminder for kids to get their back-to-school shots
OAK HILL, WV (WVNS) – Has your child gotten their back-to-school immunizations yet? Schools throughout West Virginia require kids entering school in grades K-12 to show proof of their updated shots and immunizations. Sometimes kids have phobias of needles and shots, which can be a problem when you take your child to update their shots. […]
New PCH cafe is for patients, employees, and the community
PRINCETON, WV (WVNS) – WVU Medicine Princeton Community Hospital opened a brand-new spot for food. Country Roads Cafe Pit Stop is Princeton Community Hospital’s newest food spot. Patients, employees and the community are welcome to come to try fresh coffee, smoothies, and more. Country Roads Cafe Pit Stop is located on the Parkview side of […]
Intersport to Host Radford and Navy at The Greenbrier
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS W.Va. (WVDN) – Intersport today announced plans to host the first women’s college basketball game at The Greenbrier when Radford takes on Navy on Nov. 17. It will be the first women’s college basketball game played at the resort, which is situated in the picturesque foothills of the Allegheny Mountains, and adds to […] The post Intersport to Host Radford and Navy at The Greenbrier appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Part of US 29 down to one lane, police on scene
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — Route 29 near Exit 8A is down to one lane on Thursday morning. Candlers Mountain Road ramp is being blocked off by police. According to our crew on scene, there is a police presence on the scene of what looks like a multi-vehicle accident. We saw minor damage.
Large Bear Spotted in Heavily Populated Residential Areas of City, Including Near Johnson Avenue Schools
Several Bridgeport residents have reported spotting a large black bear in residential areas across the city, with the earliest reports coming in at just before noon today. The photo below shows the bear running across Johnson Avenue in the turn just above Johnson Elementary School. Other reports have the bear as being seen in an area just across Johnson Avenue in another significant residential area.
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