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The Norman Jordan African American Arts & Heritage Academy Wins West Virginia Symphony Diversity in Arts Award
CHARLESTON, W.VA. (7/9/24) – The West Virginia Symphony Orchestra (WVSO) announces the winner of the 2024 Diversity in Arts Award, The Norman Jordan African American Arts & Heritage Academy (NJAAAHA). The WVSO’s Diversity in Arts Award recognizes significant contributions of an individual or organization in West Virginia that have...
Cooling shelters open across north central West Virginia
CLARKSBURG, W.Va. (WBOY) — With West Virginia undergoing high temperatures this month as well as its most widespread drought in nearly 20 years, some groups across the region have opened their doors for those who need a space to cool off. First United Methodist Church in Clarksburg has opened...
How one nonprofit behind Charleston’s cooling centers changes lives in a heat wave
The heat index hit triple digits in Charleston on Monday, making the city difficult to bear for those without a home or without functioning air conditioning. Though one nonprofit behind one of the cooling centers has been a source of security for people in need for years, including during extreme heat.
Fort Gay teen’s Make-a-Wish story featured on ESPN
WAYNE COUNTY, W.Va. (WSAZ) - The Worldwide Leader in Sports is featuring a story on a young man from Fort Gay. Bradee Vance, who just graduated from Tolsia High School, was diagnosed with a chronic kidney disease when he was in seventh grade. He went through kidney transplant surgery in 2022, with his aunt donating hers.
Wednesday downpours to be a factor
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) -In the middle of a summer on the verge of drought, Wednesday offers the risk of two waves of rain and pockets of high water. Going into the day, most areas are still lacking in rain and streams are running lower than normal. But select areas in the Coalfields did measure important 1″-2″ rainfalls during Tuesday evening’s action, so these are regions are at a higher risk for water issues than others should new downpours develop and linger on Wednesday.
Tom’s in Oak Hill robbed for second time in five months
OAK HILL, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Tom’s, a local restaurant in Oak Hill, was broken into and robbed last night, marking the second such incident in the past five months. General Manager Crystal Louisos confirmed that the robbery occurred after midnight early Tuesday, ensuring that no customers or staff were present at the time. Surveillance footage […]
Mt. Zion Chamber of Commerce – 2024 Mt. Zion Curb Appeal Challenge Winners
Best Overall Award — JPG Midwest, Inc. Best Landscaping & Florals Award — Mount Zion Health & Rehab Center. Best Window Display or Storefront — ApexNetwork Physical Therapy. The Mt. Zion Chamber of Commerce held its first Curb Appeal Challenge this year aimed at enhancing the visual...
Simon Says: Ripley football's new leader has been busy as year one approaches
RIPLEY, W. Va. (WCHS) — There's anew man guiding the ship of Ripley Viking football as the 2024 high school season draws closer. Ryan Simon, a long-time assistant, is set to become the 25th leader of the program, taking over for another former Viking in Steve Sayre, who was in charge of the blue and white for four seasons.
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