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Gov. Justice announces major investments in Cass Scenic Railroad and Lost River State Parks
CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Governor Jim Justice has unveiled significant investments in West Virginia’s state parks, focusing on enhancing the Cass Scenic Railroad State Park and Lost River State Park. These developments, which are part of a broader effort to boost outdoor recreation and tourism in the state, involve the creation of new campgrounds and […]
Ferguson Rounds Out Staff for 2024
Concord University’s head football coach Brian Ferguson has finalized his coaching staff for the 2024 season, bolstering his team with key hires in various positions. Co-offensive coordinator Chris Anderson and offensive graduate assistant Saul Robles remain, while new additions include David Blake as defensive coordinator and Brady Nix as defensive line coach. Other significant hires are Jesse Sosebee (offensive line), Tim Schroer (defensive backs), Pat Talbot (special teams), and Chris Palmer (strength and conditioning). These strategic appointments aim to enhance the team’s competitiveness as they prepare for the upcoming season.
Maryland named most foul-mouthed state, Virginia ranked fourth
MARYLAND - Maryland has been named the number one state that swears the most, according to a new study. A study released by Wordtips tracked the number of swear words posted on the social media site X, analyzing 170 million geotagged posts to determine the most and least foul-mouthed state. Virginia was named the fourth state that swears the most, with Louisiana being second, and Georgia being the third.
Texan Indicted for Multi-State Cattle Theft Scheme Involving Over $780,000 in Fraudulent Transactions
A recent indictment by a federal grand jury in Charlotte has charged Clint Clifford Sicking, 40, of Muenster, Texas, with engaging in a complex cattle theft scheme that defrauded livestock markets out of $780,000. The announcement was made by U.S. Attorney Dena J. King for the Western District of North Carolina. The scheme, which spanned several states including North Carolina, Texas, Oklahoma, and Virginia, involved purchasing cattle with bad checks and then immediately moving them across state lines to be resold before the fraud was detected.
Senators Warner and Kaine Announce More than $400,000 in Federal Funding for Restoration
On August 21, 2024, U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine announced $416,207 in federal funding for the restoration of the west steps of the Sir Christopher Wren Building at William & Mary in Williamsburg. The funding was awarded through the National Park Service’s Save America’s Treasures Grants through...
PSC Chairman Lane’s Column: Meet the Judges
The Public Service Commission includes more than me and my fellow Commissioners. In addition to the three of us, the agency has a number of divisions to carry out all the things that allow us to supervise public utilities. We have lawyers, accountants, and engineers who each contribute specialized skills to the overall effort. There […] The post PSC Chairman Lane’s Column: Meet the Judges appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
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