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Ashland chiropractor competes in cheese rolling competition in England
ASHLAND, Ky. (WSAZ) - It’s one of those things you have to see to believe. A cheese-rolling competition in South West England attracts people from all over the world to keep a longstanding tradition alive. Participants chase cheese wheels down a very steep hill. A place called Cooper’s Hill...
New River CTC to offer Basics of Composting course this August
SUMMERSVILLE, WV (WOAY)- Have you ever wanted to learn how to compost? Well, we have some good news for you!. New River Community and Technical College will be hosting a course on composting. This course will teach people the basics of composting and practical techniques to make your own compost at home or in a community setting.
Babydog was big hit at Republican National Convention
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) — America now knows all the buzz about West Virginia’s First Pet, Babydog! Her appearance at the Republican National Convention Tuesday night along with Governor Jim Justice was a big hit. Of the many candidates who spoke on the second night of the Republican Convention, Governor and U.S. Senate candidate Jim Justice […]
Three new Charleston Police Officers sworn in
CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Charleston Police Department expanded its ranks this week as three brand new officers were sworn in during a ceremony at City Hall on Monday. City of Charleson Mayor, Amy Shuler Goodwin, along with Charleston Police of Police Scott Dempsey, were on hand for Monday’s ceremony, which will proceed officer training […]
Charleston City Council approves expansion of urban hunting to include bears, coyotes
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — Charleston City Council has voted to expand options for urban hunting to include bears and coyotes. The ordinance allows for bears to be hunted with crossbows while coyotes may be hunted with .22 caliber rifles. Council members also expanded times for hunting coyotes to include nighttime hours on private property.
Charleston set to host 2024 West Virginia Book Festival
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — The capital city is set to host an annual festival for bookworms this fall, featuring several bestselling authors. The 2024 West Virginia Book Festival has been scheduled for Oct. 19 at the Charleston Coliseum, offering workshops, presentations, vendors and children’s programs, according to a news release from organizers.
New law to prevent, cure Parkinson’s disease
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WTAP) — A new law establishes a mission for the federal government to cure and prevent Parkinson’s disease. On Monday, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) spent the day in Charleston, W.Va., to celebrate the National Plan to End Parkinson’s Act becoming law. The law took effect on July 2, after Senators Capito and Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) reintroduced the legislation in March 2023.
ARC Federal Co-Chair Gayle Manchin visits Marshall University for workforce development and cyber security discussions
Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) Co-Chair Gayle Manchin visited Marshall University today for a roundtable with representatives from more than a half dozen colleges and universities located throughout the Appalachian Region focusing on efforts to create a model for cyber security education that can be scaled throughout the country. The project...
4 taken to hospital after vehicle crashes into Ripley medical clinic
UPDATE: (1 p.m. Wednesday, July 17) – Four people have been taken to the hospital after a vehicle crashed into a medical clinic in Ripley Wednesday morning. According to crews on scene, a driver lost control of their vehicle, which went into the CAMC Telemedicine Center building on Clay Lick Road. Crews say the driver […]
Tyler Mountain Volunteer Fire Department making changes due to community concerns
KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. (WCHS) — A month after nearly a dozen firefighters resigned from a Kanawha County fire station, questions about the future of the department remain as they are trying to get back on their feet. The firefighters who walked out said they had no choice but to...
Capito Celebrates New Law to Prevent, Cure Parkinson’s Disease, Honored for Leadership on Issue
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WVDN) – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), joined George Manahan, founding member of the Charleston Parkinson’s Support Group, representatives from the Michael J. Fox Foundation, members of the West Virginia Parkinson’s Support Network, and local leaders in Charleston, W.Va. to celebrate the National Plan to End Parkinson’s Act becoming law. During the event, Senator Capito […] The post Capito Celebrates New Law to Prevent, Cure Parkinson’s Disease, Honored for Leadership on Issue appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
A step in the right direction: Rainy Wednesday helps, doesn’t cure drought
Wednesday our cold front slides in from northwest to southeast. A great set up to see scattered showers most of the day off an on. Morning rains will knock down our severe weather chances for the afternoon as temps struggle into the mid and upper 80s. By the afternoon our cold front sits over our […]
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