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Union rep says West Virginia governor late on paying worker health insurance bills, despite denials
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice’s family is millions of dollars behind on payments to employees’ health insurance fund at their financially beleaguered hotel, putting workers’ coverage at risk despite the U.S. Senate candidate’s claims otherwise, a union official said Friday. “The...
West Virginia Gubernatorial candidate requests investigation involving ‘misuse of funds’ at The Greenbrier
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, WV (WVNS) — Democratic candidate for West Virginia Governor, Steve Williams, issued a statement requesting an investigation into the “misuse of funds” at The Greenbrier. According to a press release, Williams, the current Huntington mayor, asked sitting Attorney General Patrick Morrisey (R-WV) to launch a formal investigation into the alleged misuse of […]
DoHS issues clarification on child care provider payments regarding federal rule change
CHARLESTON, WV (WVNS) — The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS) has been made aware of reports implying that child care centers are dealing with possible closures and funding crisis if the State does not take action by the end of August. The reports are inaccurate and this announcement is being released to provide […]
Kanawha County elementary school launches state’s pilot program to reward students for attendance
Chronic absenteeism remains a serious problem for West Virginia schools after the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted learning for students. Nearly 30% of West Virginia students were chronically absent — missing 18 or more days — during the 2022-23 school year, according to the most recent data from the state education department. In an effort to get […]
Gayle Manchin, Ryan Thorn to visit Fayette County to celebrate award of federal funds
FAYETTEVILLE, WV (LOOTPRESS) Gayle Manchin, Federal Co-Chair of the Appalachian Regional Commission, and Ryan Thorn, U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development West Virginia State Director, Ryan Thorn will be joining West Virginia Hive and New River Gorge Regional Development Authority in celebration of federal funds awarded in support of a new Fayette County food incubation […]
Woman charged with assault after threatening neighbors while in roadway
PUTNAM COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A woman standing in the road, shouting angrily at neighbors, threatening to harm them, was arrested. The Putnam County 911 dispatch received a concerning call regarding a disturbance in the neighborhood of Chestnut Street in the town of Eleanor, West Virginia. According to the report, a woman residing at that […]
Charleston, WV Weather: Lowlands to Soar into the 90s, Mountains to Stay Cooler
Charleston, WV – Today will be warm and sunny, with temperatures climbing into the low to mid-90s in Charleston’s lowlands. The mountain areas will see milder highs, reaching the mid-70s to upper 80s. The National Weather Service in Charleston, WV, predicts clear skies throughout the day, adding to the summer-like conditions.
Effort underway to remove Kent Carper’s name from two Kanawha County buildings
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) — A long-time lobbyist in West Virginia is asking that the names on certain buildings be changed. At issue is the controversy surrounding former Kanawha County Commission President Kent Carper. The Justice and Public Safety Complex in Kanawha County was named after long-time Commission President Kent Carper, and the building bears his […]
First at 4 Forum: Lisa Gum
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - Lisa Gum, the chair of the Buckhannon River Watershed Association, stopped by the First at 4 Friday. She told us about the upcoming Buckhannon RiverFest!. You can watch the full interview above and watch First at 4 weekdays from 4 to 5 p.m. only on WDTV.
11th annual PopCon brings ‘Stranger Things’ actor, pop culture activities to Mylan Park
The 11th annual West Virginia Pop Culture and Comic Convention, WVPopCon, will return to Morgantown this weekend at Mylan Park. The convention was created by John Hayes and his late wife Julie in hopes of attracting more customers to their business, Comic Paradise Plus in Fairmont, West Virginia. “We decided...
Marshall theatre department announces 2024-25 season
Marshall University’s Department of Theatre and Dance has announced its 2024-25 production schedule. The two main shows for the fall semester include “A Doll’s House” and “Every Christmas Story Ever Told (And Then Some!).” Shows planned for the spring semester are “Sylvia” and “The SpongeBob Musical.”
WOWK TV children’s programming Aug. 24/25
Here’s the lineup for children’s programming for this weekend (Aug. 24/25):. Mission Unstoppable – 10 a.m. Hope in the Wild – 10:30 a.m. Tails of Valor – 11 a.m. Recipe Rehab – 11:30 a.m. SUNDAY, Aug. 25:. Ocean Mysteries – 6 a.m. The...
WVU women’s soccer suffers first loss of season at Clemson
The West Virginia University women’s soccer team (2-1) surrendered its first road match of the season Friday night when the Mountaineers fell 3-0 to Clemson (2-1) at Historic Riggs Field in South Carolina. WVU entered the game without a single conceded goal in its first two games of the...
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