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Feds: Justice coal companies have no defense against move to hold them in contempt
Federal attorneys asking a court to hold 23 of West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice’s family-owned coal companies in contempt for nonpayment of health and safety fines entered a filing this week saying the companies shouldn’t have entered into a payment plan if they knew they couldn’t honor it. The filing, entered Tuesday in the U.S. […]
‘It’s always going to be there’: The Greenbrier’s potential sale causes concern for its neighbors
LEWISBURG, W.Va. — At Lewisburg’s Carnegie Hall, president and CEO Cathy Rennard watched with some anxiety earlier this month as news unfolded that The Greenbrier Hotel was facing foreclosure due to unpaid debts by its owners, Gov. Jim Justice and his family. The hotel, a crucial part of...
Williams and Morrisey share different visions for West Virginia’s future at Chamber Business Summit
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. – The West Virginia Chamber kicked off its annual three day “Business Summit” Wednesday, at the Greenbrier Resort in White Sulphur Springs. And in what has become tradition for the event, select political candidates were invited to address attendees. While current Governor Jim...
Poll shows Trump, Justice and Morrisey have strong lead in WV for November election
Gov. Jim Justice and Attorney General Patrick Morrisey have strong leads with West Virginia voters ahead of the November election, according to a new poll released Friday. The WVMetronews Poll, shows Justice, a Republican, is in a wide lead — 62% to 28% — over his Democratic opponent, former Wheeling Mayor Glenn Elliott, in the […]
Democratic candidates speak face-to-face with voters in West Virginia
WEIRTON, W.Va. (WTRF) – We often see political ads and social media posts of candidates’ viewpoints throughout their campaign, but hearing from them firsthand can give a different perspective. That’s why as we approach the upcoming November election in West Virginia, the Hancock and Brooke County Democratic Executive Committees and Democratic Women brought several of […]
Countdown to Kickoff (Edition 58): Sissonville hope to rebound after winless season
SISSONVILLE, W.Va. (WCHS) — The 2024 high school football season begins for Sissonville Friday evening and the Indians hope it will be the start of a turnaround. The Indians suffered through a winless season a year ago in what was the first for head coach Jeremy Hairston. "I mean...
Yard sale planned to help Dunbar woman fighting cancer
DUNBAR, WV (WOWK) – A close-knit community in the Tri-State is showing up in a big way for a friend in need. In Dunbar, you can find a cancer benefit yard sale organized for a woman in the community who is fighting stage four lymphoma. From unique treasures to household goods, and some homemade fudge […]
Two Fayette County schools receive grants from West Virginia Department of Education
OAK HILL, WV (WVNS) — Two Fayette County schools have received grants to keep their curriculums growing. The West Virginia Department of Education awarded Oak Hill High School and Fayette PK-8 $15,000 each in order to expand one thing – their gardens. The Farm to School grants will allow each garden program the chance to […]
Veterans to receive essential support at stand down events
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Veterans experiencing homelessness or at risk of becoming homeless are invited to a day of safety and support during a Stand Down event on Wednesday, Sept. 4, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Prestonsburg VFW Post 5839, located at 3106 South Lake Drive, Prestonsburg, Kentucky.
Huntington St. Joe MS student ‘seriously injured’ in sports event
HUNTINGTON, WV (WOWK) – A school in Cabell County is rallying around one of their student-athletes who was injured on the field Thursday. According to St. Joseph Catholic Schools, a student at St. Joseph Middle School “suffered a serious injury” while on the field Thursday. The staff says they cannot provide any further details at […]
Friday Night Rivals: Highlanders block a late field goal to secure win over Hurricane
HURRICANE, W.Va (WCHS) — Hurricane celebrated their centennial year of football with an opening day matchup against Huntington High for Par Mar Friday Night Rivals but after a game of back-and-forth, the Highlanders came out victorious 38-35. Huntington were the first on the scoreboard through an Avionte Crawford pass to Jamari Tubbs but Hurricane were quick to respond with a big interception from Sean Legros who went on an even bigger 90 yard run into the end zone to tie things up.
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