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Drought shows no sign of improvements as sunshine filled weekend gets underway
Friday we bring in winds from the west-southwest as our high pressure dome pushes east. This helps push out the cooler air for something closer to seasonal averages. For our western counties the low 80s by the afternoon while our eastern mountains make a run for the mid to upper 70s. A nice improvement from […]
Greenbrier County Courthouse News 8-22-24
Suits Sarah White Hudson v. Richard Wade Frazier; Greenbrier Hotel Corporation v. McCormick 101, LLC; Westlake Services, LLC v. Roberta Mummert. Divorces Gaspor Enon Sims Jr and Jennifer Louise Sims; Nina Gean Blankenship and Joshua Burl Blankenship; Donald Earl Moore Jr and Stephanie Danielle Moore. Marriages Kevin Paul Ross to Abigail Leaessa Schumaker; Dakota Brandon […] The post Greenbrier County Courthouse News 8-22-24 appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
How a drug bust in Wythe County pushed Charley Crockett into a country music career
Today, he's a breakout country music star. He credits an arrest on I-81 with forcing him to focus on music, not running marijuana. The post How a drug bust in Wythe County pushed Charley Crockett into a country music career appeared first on Cardinal News.
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.
$750,000 award given for new food incubation hub in Fayette County
FAYETTE COUNTY, WV (WVNS) — An award of $750,000 has been given to the WV Hive to be used for a new food incubation hub in Fayette County. According to the press release provided by Mike Fulton, Director of Public Affairs & Advocacy, Gayle Manchin and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development West Virginia […]
Gear Up SWV helping out in Mercer County Schools
BLUEFIELD, WV (WVNS) — Gear Up Southern West Virginia was all over Mercer County the week of Wednesday, August 21, 2024. They were giving out school supplies in preparation for the new school year. Gear Up Southern West Virginia’s main goal as a program is to make sure that the students of southern West Virginia […]
Bluefield Rescue Squad showcases newly dedicated ambulance
BLUEFIELD, WV (WVNS) — Bluefield Rescue Squad debuted their newly dedicated ambulance on Wednesday. The ambulance, wrapped in a burnt orange complete with black lettering and silhouettes of military personnel, is an homage to our nation’s and more specifically the Bluefield area’s veterans. Sean Cantrell, Administrator for Bluefield Rescue Squad, said he felt this is […]
Two people transported by EMS after two-car accident in Mercer County
PRINCETON, WV (WVNS) — Two people were transported by EMS after a two-car accident in the Princeton area of Mercer County. According to Mercer County Dispatch, a call came in about a two-car accident occurred at the intersection of Route 460 and Locust Street in Princeton around 1:30 p.m. Mercer County Dispatch stated that the […]
Drought State of Emergency extended for West Virginia
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – The State of Emergency for the ongoing drought has been extended, according to West Virginia Governor Jim Justice. The governor’s office says the extension impacts all 55 counties and will go on for another 30 days. Officials with Justice’s office say the U.S. Drought Monitor indicates “extreme, severe and moderate” drought […]
How West Virginia’s drought could affect Friday Night Lights
North central West Virginia may have had cooler temperatures and some rain in the recent days, but the long-term effects of the summer drought are still causing issues in the area, including at grass football fields like South Harrison's Gary Barnette field.
West Virginia American Water Awards Grants for Fire Protection
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WVDN) — West Virginia American Water recently announced that 29 agencies within its service areas will receive grant money for fire protection gear, equipment, and training. Among the recipients are two departments in Summers County: the Summers County Volunteer Fire Department and the Jumping Branch-Nimitz Volunteer Fire Department. The Jumping Branch-Nimitz department will use its grant to purchase two ratcheting fire hydrant wrenches, totaling $740.40. The Summers County Volunteer Fire Department will allocate its $842.70 grant towards acquiring AED (automated external defibrillator) equipment. The Summers County Volunteer Fire Department expressed their gratitude on Facebook, thanking American Water Company for the support. They also indicated that they will provide updates on how the grant funds are utilized in the future. The grants are part of West Virginia American Water’s ongoing efforts to support local fire departments and enhance emergency response capabilities across its service areas. The post West Virginia American Water Awards Grants for Fire Protection appeared first on The Hinton News.
City Pulmonologist Salam Rajjoub Honored for Work with WVSOM Students; BHS Grad Presents Award
An area physician received recognition for his work with West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine (WVSOM) students. Salam Rajjoub, M.D., received the 2024 Outstanding Specialty Preceptor Award for the Central East Region of WVSOM’s Statewide. Campus. Rajjoub is a pulmonologist at American Lung Care in Bridgeport. He was presented...
Reports of delayed payments to employees of The Greenbrier
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS W.Va. (WVDN) – The West Virginia Daily News has received reports that at least some employees of The Greenbrier are allegedly still waiting on their paychecks that were supposed to be deposited today. An anonymous employee stated that their check has been “pending” since the time it was supposed to be in […] The post Reports of delayed payments to employees of The Greenbrier appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
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