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West Virginia Weather: High Pressure Brings Heat, Sporadic Rain Expected
Charleston, WV – Residents should prepare for a hot and humid day with temperatures climbing to 88°F. The National Weather Service indicates that high pressure from the north and a southern disturbance will lead to scattered rain showers and possible thunderstorms, especially in higher elevations. Charleston is expected...
West Virginia governor’s bulldog gets her own bobblehead after GOP convention appearance
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice’s English bulldog is getting her own bobblehead. The National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum in Milwaukee announced plans Friday for a bobblehead doll for the 60-pound (27-kilogram) Babydog. It comes after her appearance on stage with the governor at the Republican National Convention in the city on Tuesday night.
Betly celebrates 1 year of iGaming in West Virginia by giving back
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – It’s a major milestone in the world of gaming for West Virginians! Friday marks the first anniversary of iGaming in the state. To mark the anniversary, Betly Casino and Sportsbook is celebrating with a generous donation to a local charity. They gave United Way of Central West Virginia $5,000! “It’s important […]
Local school librarian nominated as finalist for 2025 West Virginia Service Personnel of the Year
MARSHALL COUNTY, W.Va. (WTRF) — A Marshall County School employee is gaining state-wide recognition for her exceptional role in serving two elementary schools. Nicole McCulley is among five finalists for the 2025 West Virginia Service Personnel of the Year. She serves as Center McMechen and Glen Dale Elementary School’s librarian. Her peers recognized McCulley’s dedication […]
Lobbyists file reports covering 2024 West Virginia legislative session expenses
CHARLESTON — Lobbying expenses on lawmakers during the West Virginia Legislature’s 2024 regular session earlier this year were on par with expenses during the same time period last year, while one county government and one public university filed contracts for lobbying services by a July 1 deadline. Registered...
Man arrested in Vienna murder
VIENNA – A man was arrested Sunday for the murder of a woman, according to the chief of the Vienna Police Department. Hearl T. Collins, age and address unavailable, was arrested in Harrison County, Chief Carl Powell said. Collins was a suspect in an incident reported shortly before 4:30...
K9s to Furkids adoption event sees huge success this weekend
CLARKSBURG, W.Va (WDTV) - K9s to Furkids, a local rescue, held an adoption event at Pet Supplies Plus on Saturday. It was very successful, with all 15 dogs brought in getting adopted. AJ Springfield, a volunteer with K9s to Furkids, said they were overwhelmed today by the community’s support.
Body recovered from Summersville Lake identified as missing man
UPDATE: (5 p.m. Friday, July 19) – West Virginia State Police have confirmed a body found in Summersville Lake is that of a Morgantown man who went missing in the area Sunday. According to West Virginia State Police, the man has been identified as 44-year-old Scott David Saylor. He was first reported missing Monday, July […]
WVU-P’s Riverhawk Farm holds Farm to School Agrication Program
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - This summer, WVUP’s Riverhawk Farm is filled with high school students learning about different parts of a farm during their Farm to School Agrication Program. The farm’s Agriculture Outreach Specialist, Hannah Morgan, explained how the program works and how different organizations like the Department of...
Best Virginia blasts Brotherly Love in The Basketball Tournament opening-round game
For Wesley Harris and Esa Ahmad, Saturday afternoon's opening round matchup in the 2024 edition of The Basketball Tournament (TBT) must have felt like a redemption of sorts. The last time the pair donned the Mountaineer gold-and-blue, they found themselves unceremoniously dismissed from the program. Likely, many thought it would be the last they'd hear of the troubled pair of athletes as West Virginia fans.
SMART Center Market celebrates new home on Market Street
WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) — The SMART Center Market held its grand re-opening on Friday, celebrating all the work that went into the big move. The old building on Main Street, formerly The Goodwin Drug Company, now houses a plethora of dinosaurs, space-themed objects, and delicious ice cream. Robert Strong, co-owner of SMART Center Market, says […]
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