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WV child care providers face uncertain future as temporary funds are used on a long-term problem
Child care assistance for thousands of West Virginia kids still is in limbo as the Department of Human Services needs anywhere from $23-30 million for a funding shortfall. Lawmakers are unlikely to step in and give the department funds, saying the embattled agency already has the money to cover it. DoHS has been using federal […]
Extreme drought expands in OH and WV
(WOWK) — Extreme Drought conditions have expanded across the WOWK viewing area in West Virginia and Ohio according to the latest U.S. Drought Monitor. The bright red areas are considered to be in the category of ‘Extreme Drought’ on the map below. Other ways to visualize the conditions start with the lack of rainfall compared […]
New federal firearms tracking technology helping West Virginia law enforcement
MARTINSBURG, W.Va. (DC News Now) — In West Virginia, law enforcement is embracing new technology to solve crimes involving firearms. The innovative science helped in an investigation into a fatal shooting in Martinsburg earlier this week. “There were two weapons involved in that shooting,” Martinsburg Police Department, Chief Erin Gibbons, said. “We immediately called out […]
Release date announced for West Virginia-made comedy film
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — A public premiere date for a comedy film made in West Virginia will take place in September 2024. According to a press release, a premiere date towards the end of September 2024 was announced by the producers of the comedy film, “Ambrosia!,” which was made in the Mountain State, and tickets […]
Card game created by West Virginia man available on store shelves
HURRICANE, W.Va. (WOWK) — A Putnam County man’s passion project has turned into a party game now sold on store shelves across West Virginia. “Story Wars” is a new card game released in the fall of 2023. It has already sold 300 copies across the country. It was created and published by Hurricane resident Harrison Reishman.
GOP-led states ask Supreme Court to trounce ATF ‘ghost gun’ rule
West Virginia on Wednesday spearheaded a coalition of 27 Republican-led states urging the Supreme Court to limit the Biden administration’s so-called ghost guns ban, which also classifies certain weapons parts as firearms. The “Frame or Receiver” rule, established by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives in 2022, expanded the definition of a “firearm” […]
Raleigh County Schools welcomes students for 2024-2025 school year
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Students throughout the Raleigh County area made their way to the bus stops bright and early for the first time in several months as they were welcomed back for the 2024-2025 school year. Students across the state have been gearing up for the return of the weekday school routine, with many […]
New statewide emergency system will help reduce 911 outages across our hometowns
ROANOKE COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ) - From Galax and Wytheville to Roanoke, many of our hometowns have seen 9-1-1 outages this year. The Roanoke County 9-1-1 center had an outage caused by electrical work. In Wythe County, a lightning strike was to blame for an overnight outage. While these issues were...
Community Support Highlights Search for Stolen Yukon After State Fair Theft
LEWISBURG, W.Va. (WVDN) — Susie Wyatt, a Greenbrier County resident, is still searching for her stolen 2012 Yukon Denali after it was taken from the State Fair of West Virginia grounds on Aug. 18. In a recent social media post, Wyatt expressed deep gratitude for the community’s support and provided an update on the […] The post Community Support Highlights Search for Stolen Yukon After State Fair Theft appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
A Virginia mom has been missing for over 3 weeks. Her husband has now been charged with concealing a body, police say
The husband of Mamta Kafle Bhatt, a 28-year-old Virginia mother who has been missing for over three weeks, has been charged with concealing a body in connection with her disappearance, which has received an outpour of community attention and prompted authorities to conduct hundreds of interviews and execute 10 related search warrants.
Greenbrier County Man Pleads Guilty to Firearm Charge
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. (WVDN) — Wilber Curtis Arnold Jr., 58, of White Sulphur Springs, pleaded guilty in federal court on August 21 to being a felon in possession of a firearm. According to court documents, Arnold was arrested at his home in April on a warrant when officers discovered a Winchester Model 190 .22 […] The post Greenbrier County Man Pleads Guilty to Firearm Charge appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
City of Beckley Comprehensive Plan public meeting announced
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The City of Beckley has announced the next Comprehensive Plan public meeting for the city, which will be held next month. The walk-through style event will be held at the Beckley Raleigh County Convention Center and participants/community members will be welcome to arrive at any time between 5:00pm and 7:00pm to […]
Appalachian Agency for Senior Citizens’ Community Central grand opening announced
TAZEWELL, VA (LOOTPRESS) – The Appalachian Agency for Senior Citizens’ Community Central will host its grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony next week. Scheduled to take place at 11:00am on Tuesday, August 27, 2024, the ceremony will celebrate the opening of the AASC’s 237 Main Street location in Tazewell. The event will be hosted by members […]
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