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$74,000 in counterfeit money recovered in Alderson
ALDERSON W.Va. (WVDN) – Police in Alderson have recovered an astounding $74,000 in counterfeit money following an investigation. According to an official statement, the counterfeit money was “in denominations of 20, 50 and 100 dollar bills.” Officers remind the public to “Please be responsible and diligent by checking the bills at your businesses and or […] The post $74,000 in counterfeit money recovered in Alderson appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Corporal Joshua Wickline and K9 Nala: two sidekicks with an amazing tracking story
SMITHERS, WV (WVNS) – Corporal Joshua Wickline has seen his fair share of action in his now 5 years of service. His hard work paid off, being named “favorite law enforcement officer in the county” several times by his peers and the people he serves. Recently, Wickline decided to try his hands with something new: […]
Unemployment claims in Virginia declined last week
Initial filings for unemployment benefits in Virginia dropped last week compared with the week prior, the U.S. Department of Labor said Thursday. New jobless claims, a proxy for layoffs, fell to 2,060 in the week ending July 6, down from 2,112 the week before, the Labor Department said. U.S. unemployment...
Trump holds edge over Biden in Virginia: Poll
President Biden is trailing former President Trump in Virginia, according to an Emerson College Polling/The Hill poll released Thursday, but the gap is within the data’s margin of error. The survey found that 45 percent of Virginia voters said they support Trump, while 43 percent back Biden and 11 percent said they were undecided. The…
Roof replacement to cause limited parking at a Fayette County parking lot
FAYETTE COUNTY, WV (WVNS) — For two weeks, parking will be limited at a parking lot in Fayette County due to a roof replacement at a nearby building. According to a post on the Fayette County Commission – WV’s Facebook page, there will be limited parking for the next two weeks at the E Maple […]
Vendors Needed for Carnegie Hall’s 38th Annual Taste of Our Towns Festival
LEWISBURG W.Va. (WVDN) – On Saturday, October 12, from 12 to 4 p.m., the 38th annual Taste of Our Towns (TOOT) festival will bring thousands of visitors to downtown Lewisburg. TOOT is a fundraiser for Carnegie Hall, a cultural institution of the Greenbrier Valley/New River region that brings arts education, performances, and exhibits to all. […] The post Vendors Needed for Carnegie Hall’s 38th Annual Taste of Our Towns Festival appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Mayor Copenhaver provides update on water lines and plant
ALDERSON W.Va. (WVDN) – Following a recent council meeting, Alderson Mayor, Travis Copenhaver, issued an update on the ongoing water line and water plant projects. The following is his statement: “In this past Thursday’s council meeting, we made the water project work schedule official. “The water plant project will go out for bid on Thursday, […] The post Mayor Copenhaver provides update on water lines and plant appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Ronceverte Food Pantry finds new home
In a meeting last night, the Ronceverte Food Pantry Board of Directors worked through the details of acquiring the former Nazarene Church located on Route 219. The current building is structurally unsound and will be demolished. A new building housing the food pantry will replace it. Mayor Deena Pack attended...
Man ordered to Sharpe Hospital for parents’ deaths denied supervised trips motion
KANAWHA COUNTY, WV (WOWK) – A man accused of killing his own mother and father appeared by video in Kanawha County Court Wednesday for a hearing regarding his case. Takanao Kambara, who is being held at Sharpe Hospital, was denied a motion that would allow him the right to attend supervised trips. The judge cited […]
West Virginia Weather Update: Isolated Showers, Cooler Temperatures Ahead
Charleston, WV – Drier weather is set to return to the lowlands of West Virginia, while a few showers or storms might linger along the mountains today. This pattern shift brings a quieter finish to the workweek for many residents. According to the US National Weather Service in Charleston, a front to the south will provide a focus for isolated showers and storms this weekend into early next week.
Babydog Charms The Crowd At The RNC Convention
West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice (R) had just started his address at the Republican National Convention when the crowd started chanting “Babydog! Babydog! Babydog!” Babydog is Justice’s four-year-old, 60-pound English bulldog and she knew it was her time to shine. “I know that a lot of you want to meet my little buddy,” he said, […] The post Babydog Charms The Crowd At The RNC Convention appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
WV’s sales tax holiday quickly approaching, Meadowbrook Mall offering free gift card
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - West Virginia’s sales tax holiday is coming up in just a few weeks, and the Meadowbrook Mall has a special offer as part of the holiday to help with back-to-school shopping. From August 2nd through the 5th, there is no sales tax on a variety...
Kentucky farm recalls 6,900 pounds of hot dogs shipped to Ohio, West Virginia
The federal Food Safety and Inspection Service is concerned that some of the recalled hot dogs may be in restaurants’ or hotels’ refrigerators or freezers. Restaurants and hotels are urged not to serve the products.
West Virginia tourism is booming, but how does this affect housing?
MINDEN, WV (WVNS) – Many travel to the Mountain State for tourism attractions and to simply vacation, but there are problems that come with growing tourism. With tourism drawing many to visit and even move to West Virginia to start businesses, concerns and issues that can come with that were discussed at a roundtable at […]
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