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Treasurer Moore Presents Unclaimed Property Check Worth More Than $18,000 to City of Shinnston
SHINNSTON, W.Va. (WVDN) – State Treasurer Riley Moore visited Shinnston City Hall on Thursday, Aug. 22, to present an unclaimed property check worth $18,009.25 to the City of Shinnston. “I am proud to reunite the residents of Shinnston with these lost funds,” Treasurer Moore said. “I want to encourage individuals and organizations to keep checking our unclaimed property […] The post Treasurer Moore Presents Unclaimed Property Check Worth More Than $18,000 to City of Shinnston appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Woman charged with assault after threatening neighbors while in roadway
PUTNAM COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A woman standing in the road, shouting angrily at neighbors, threatening to harm them, was arrested. The Putnam County 911 dispatch received a concerning call regarding a disturbance in the neighborhood of Chestnut Street in the town of Eleanor, West Virginia. According to the report, a woman residing at that […]
Ohio vs. Syracuse betting guide: Prediction, best bets, and updated college football odds for NCAAF Week 1 [2024]
As the 2024 college football season kicks off, the Syracuse Orange are set to face the Ohio Bobcats in Week 1 at the JMA Wireless Dome on August 31, 2024. This matchup will not only mark the start of a new season but also set the tone for both teams’ campaigns.
Fluor-BWXT donates $19,100 to local 4-H members
PIKETON- Fluor-BWXT supported the hard work of 4-H members in our community, and this year continued the tradition of rewarding the children of our employees who take on market projects by supplying them with add-on bids to their final sale cost. This year $19,100 was donated to 95 4-H members in Pike, Scioto,...
Charleston, WV Weather: Lowlands to Soar into the 90s, Mountains to Stay Cooler
Charleston, WV – Today will be warm and sunny, with temperatures climbing into the low to mid-90s in Charleston’s lowlands. The mountain areas will see milder highs, reaching the mid-70s to upper 80s. The National Weather Service in Charleston, WV, predicts clear skies throughout the day, adding to the summer-like conditions.
Fort Frye girls win Broughton Invite
MARIETTA — If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again. Here Saturday morning during the 25th annual Elizabeth S. Broughton Memorial Invitational, persistence finally paid off for Fort Frye senior Cadence Waller. After finishing fifth, fourth and runner-up last year to teammate Ava Huck, Waller eclipsed the...
Football: Breaking down Ohio's Special Teams Unit
Special Teams are a crucial, often overlooked aspect of football. A bad special teams unit can derail entire games and seasons. Ohio’s unit in 2023 was solid, but in 2024 it will have plenty of new faces entering the locker room and familiar faces leaving, let's take a look at the special teams unit for Ohio in 2024.
Marshall theatre department announces 2024-25 season
Marshall University’s Department of Theatre and Dance has announced its 2024-25 production schedule. The two main shows for the fall semester include “A Doll’s House” and “Every Christmas Story Ever Told (And Then Some!).” Shows planned for the spring semester are “Sylvia” and “The SpongeBob Musical.”
WOWK TV children’s programming Aug. 24/25
Here’s the lineup for children’s programming for this weekend (Aug. 24/25):. Mission Unstoppable – 10 a.m. Hope in the Wild – 10:30 a.m. Tails of Valor – 11 a.m. Recipe Rehab – 11:30 a.m. SUNDAY, Aug. 25:. Ocean Mysteries – 6 a.m. The...
Effort underway to remove Kent Carper’s name from two Kanawha County buildings
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) — A long-time lobbyist in West Virginia is asking that the names on certain buildings be changed. At issue is the controversy surrounding former Kanawha County Commission President Kent Carper. The Justice and Public Safety Complex in Kanawha County was named after long-time Commission President Kent Carper, and the building bears his […]
Cass Scenic Railroad and Lost River State Parks to receive upgrades, including new campgrounds
CHARLESTON, WV (WVNS) — An announcement came from Governor Justice regarding developments at Cass Scenic Railroad State Park and Lost River State Park today, noting investments to improve tourism and outdoor recreation in West Virginia. Cass Scenic Railroad State Park will add its first campground, involving approximately 100 campsites, more modern amenities, and preservation efforts. […]
Two West Virginia anglers catch record-breaking fish in same morning
Officials say Lindell Marker of Sod, W.Va., caught a 17.36-inch black crappie at 7:30 am on August 8, surpassing the previous length record of 17.32 inches set by Craig Webb, also at Woodrum Lake. Marker’s catch tied the existing weight record of 2.85 pounds, also held by Webb. At 8:45 a.m., Dwight Priestley of Alum Creek, W.Va., caught a 17.76-inch, 3.15-pound black crappie that surpassed Marker’s shortly-held record and set new records for length and weight. Both fish were certified by WVDNR Fisheries Biologist Cory Hartman. These record-breaking crappies were caught using live minnows.
New system in West Virginia allows you to report teachers pushing religion as science in the classroom
With a new school year underway, the American Civil Liberties Union of West Virginia (ACLU-WV) has launched an online tool for students and their parents to report attempts by teachers to push religious ideology under the guise of science.
Congresswoman Miller talks at-home emergency care bill on KCEAA tour
KANAWHA COUNTY, WV (WOWK) – West Virginia Congresswoman Carol Miller (R) took time Thursday to tour the Kanawha County Emergency Ambulance Authority headquarters. During her visit, Miller met with EMS and county officials, as well as talked about a bill she introduced with some of her colleagues that would allow seniors on Medicare to receive […]
Gov. Justice, DoHS announce increase in provider waiver rates and IDD waiver expansion
CHARLESTON, WV (WVDN) — Gov. Jim Justice and the West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS) announced that providers have been notified that the Bureau for Medical Services (BMS) will increase provider waiver rates by 15% on October 1, 2024, the amount as recommended in the service cost and rate review conducted by Myers and Stauffer […] The post Gov. Justice, DoHS announce increase in provider waiver rates and IDD waiver expansion appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
First Lady Cathy Justice honored for expanding Communities In Schools program statewide, celebrates 20th anniversary of CIS Greenbrier County
LEWISBURG, WV (WVDN) – First Lady Cathy Justice and Gov. Jim Justice joined the 20th anniversary celebration of Communities In Schools in Greenbrier County. During the event at the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine, First Lady Justice was honored with an award of appreciation for being a driving force behind the success of the program, leading its statewide expansion. Under […] The post First Lady Cathy Justice honored for expanding Communities In Schools program statewide, celebrates 20th anniversary of CIS Greenbrier County appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
CAMC first in southern West Virginia to implant world’s first neuromodulation device
CHARLESTON, WV (WVNS) — CAMC recently made a groundbreaking achievement in the medical world for being the first health system in southern West Virginia to implant the Barostim™ Baroreflex Activation Therapy. According to the press release from Dale M. Witte, Communications Strategist from CAMC, the implant is also the world’s first heart failure device to use neuromodulation, […]
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