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Drought Intensifies; Record Chilly Start, But Heat is Coming
WOAY-TV (Oak Hill, WV): Following record minimum temperatures this morning, much warmer weather makes a return, but the drought is getting worse. Chief Meteorologist Chad Merrill has the latest forecast. Click. . The Greenbrier River level is far below normal and the water table continues to decline and the current...
15% increase in provider waiver rates, 50 people to be removed from IDD waiver list in West Virginia
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) — Financial help is coming for those who help care for the developmentally disabled. Gov. Jim Justice (R-WV) announced on Thursday a 15% increase in provider waiver rates. These will begin on Oct. 1. Issues raised by waiver and state plan service providers have included workforce pressures, staffing shortages, turnover and reimbursement […]
Warner announces nearly $1 million in Election Security Grants approved by the WV State Election Commission
Charleston, W.Va. (Hinton News) – On Monday, West Virginia’s State Election Commission (SEC) approved the latest round of Help America Vote Act (HAVA) grant applications filed by counties to further bolster election security and purchase new equipment. The bipartisan SEC voted unanimously on Monday to distribute $970,000 of grant money between all 24 counties that applied this grant cycle. County recipients are Barbour, Berkeley, Braxton, Cabell, Doddridge, Fayette, Grant, Hampshire, Hancock, Hardy, Harrison, Jackson, Kanawha, Mason, McDowell, Mercer, Monongalia, Putnam, Ritchie, Tucker, Upshur, Wayne, Wirt, and Wood. Over the past four years, the SEC has approved over $3.9 million of HAVA funding for the state’s 55 counties. Since 2017, with state and county...
Alderson to host ‘The Writers Station – A Writer’s Open Mic’
Cheryl Mansley and Reni Fulton have teamed up to bring a monthly Writer’s Open Mic to Alderson, WV. The first will take place on Saturday, September 28th, from 6 pm to 8 pm at the Train Depot, #1 Railroad Avenue in Alderson. Writers of original poetry, prose, short fiction,...
Charleston, WV to Hit 81 Degrees as Sunshine Dominates the Forecast
Charleston, WV – Sunny skies will dominate West Virginia on Thursday, bringing pleasant weather across the state. Charleston will reach 81°F, while Huntington peaks at 82°F, making for a warm and inviting day. The US National Weather Service in Charleston predicts fair weather with mild temperatures throughout...
U.S. Department of Education awards Title III funding to Concord University for multiple projects
ATHENS, W.Va. (Hinton News) – Thanks to funding available through CU Forward, an initiative supported by the Department of Education’s Title III Strengthening Institutions Program, Concord University continues to strengthen the undergraduate research experience, enhance career exploration, and innovate in online learning. Faculty will be implementing state-of-the-art projects aligned with CU Forward’s goals in the 2024-25 academic year. This is the final year of a five-year Title III funding grant. Projects and amounts are detailed below. College of Professional and Liberal Studies ADVERTISING/GRAPHIC DESIGN This project will utilize state-of-the-art equipment, industry software, advanced technological tools, and color books, which will significantly improve educational...
With Dog Bites Rising, USPS Preps W.Va. Mail Carriers For Risks
This year, the number of dog bites on mail carriers in West Virginia and Kentucky is on the rise, according to Alan Lewis, United States Postal Service (USPS) safety manager for the two states. The states reported 113 dog bites last fiscal year, which ended in September 2023. This fiscal...
Will Volleyball, Softball Championships See New Sites in West Virginia? WVSSAC Lists Hosts for 2025-28
The WVSSAC has announced the host sites for the upcoming state wrestling and softball championships. Huntington has been selected as the host city for the state wrestling championship for 2025-28. This extends Huntington’s legacy as the host city, marking 42 consecutive years by the conclusion of the 2028 championship.
Fayette County Health Department shines light on National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day
FAYETTEVILLE, WV (WOAY) – It has devastated families across the Mountain State. On this National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day, the Fayette County Health Department is doing all it can to change that. Just two milligrams of fentanyl can be lethal. It is the culprit in 76% of West...
Drought conditions across West Virginia impacting fall foliage
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – With a drought impacting the Tri-State, you may be seeing some fall colors a little early this year. No fall season is ever the same. Some years the colors of the leaves are richer than others, and this is all dependent on weather. “So I’m originally from Ohio, close to Columbus, […]
More than $1.1 million in funding granted to domestic violence prevention efforts
CHARLESTON, WV — Governor Jim Justice released a statement regarding a funding award for programs that assist domestic violence survivors. STOP Violence Against Women grant funds, totaling $1,124,446, are going to 21 projects throughout the state. These funds will be used to strengthen or create groups geared towards domestic violence victim support. These include victim […]
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