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Brandon’s Movie Review: Twisters
LEWISBURG- On a slow Friday afternoon, I finally made it to Lewisburg Cinema 8 to see the film I had heard and read nothing but good things about. Twisters. First, before diving into the movie itself, it is rather surprising, but also extremely awesome that our theatre is busy on a Friday afternoon. There were […] The post Brandon’s Movie Review: Twisters appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
‘He’s ready:’ WVU football linebacker Josiah Trotter primed for comeback following redshirt season
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Josiah Trotter had seen enough of the fanfare. Hanging around NFL locker rooms as a child and seeing the recruiting cycle up close with his older brother numbed him to the pageantry of major college football and the recruiting cycle. Photo shoots, facility tours and the rest of the glitz and glamor did not appeal to him like they would to the typical prospect.
West Virginia Emergency Drought Relief Reimbursement Grant Program launches
CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Gov. Jim Justice announced the Emergency Drought Relief Reimbursement Grant Program, providing financial assistance to agencies helping secure and distribute irrigation and livestock water supplies in counties experiencing severe or extreme drought conditions in accordance with the U.S. Drought Monitor. The program reimburses eligible expenses incurred by local public agencies, fire departments, […]
Manchin, Capito Announce Over $100 Million to Develop Energy Storage Facility Using West Virginia-Made Batteries
Charleston, WV (WVDN) – Senators Joe Manchin III (I-WV), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works, announced over $100 million in federal funds from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to develop a state-of-the-art multi-day energy storage project in […] The post Manchin, Capito Announce Over $100 Million to Develop Energy Storage Facility Using West Virginia-Made Batteries appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Fayette County man arrested after slapping sister, throwing chair at her
GLEN JEAN, WV (LOOTPRESS) – One Fayette County man has been arrested after slapping his sister and throwing a chair at her. According to a criminal complaint, on Wednesday, August 7, 2024, police responded to a residence on Legends Highway in Glen Jean in reference to a domestic disturbance. Upon arrival, the victim told police […]
Just for Kids to host 13th Annual Charity Golf Classic Fundraiser
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Just for Kids, Inc. has announced details regarding its upcoming 13th Annual Charity Golf Classic Fundraiser event. The yearly event will make its return this month on Friday, August 23, 2024, at the Woodhaven Course at Glade Springs. Lunch will begin at 12:00pm the day of the event, at which time […]
Keeping A Farming Tradition Alive And Our Song of the Week, This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, a few farmers in southwestern Virginia are working their land the old-fashioned way – with a horse. For the latest episode of Inside Appalachia, Connie Bailey Kitts spoke with farmers and horse breeders that believe the old way is the best way. And this...
West Virginia native brings foundation home in memory of her daughter
HURRICANE, W.Va. (WCHS) — A West Virginia native is coming home to honor children with critical diseases. When Julia Grace was just a baby, she was diagnosed with a rare genetic disorder. Doctors told her family she wouldn't make it past three years old. "Her disease was progressive, so...
Fieldhouse Improvements, Hard Work on Display at Spartan Football Practice
FAIRLEA- August 30th is approaching quickly, and with that in mind, the Greenbrier East Spartan football team is hitting the practice field hard every day since the start of fall camp this past Monday, August 5. This season, the fieldhouse behind the north end zone is as close to being completed as it’s ever been […] The post Fieldhouse Improvements, Hard Work on Display at Spartan Football Practice appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Nearly 15,000 without power in West Virginia
WEST VIRGINIA (LOOTPRESS) – As of 8 AM Friday, nearly 15,000 customers are without power following the remnants of Tropical Storm Debby. The bulk of the outages are being reported in the Eastern Panhandle and Pocahontas County. 2,568 customers are currently without power in Pocahontas County. Statewide, 14,450 customers are without power. Here are the […]
Beckley man sentenced to probation for selling fentanyl
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Algie Kenya Scales, 50, from Beckley, has been given a five-year federal probation sentence for selling fentanyl. Court documents and statements revealed that on February 23, 2023, Scales sold around 2.7 grams of fentanyl for $300 in Beckley. Scales confessed to this sale and also acknowledged selling approximately 5 grams of […]
President Gee and Braden Adkins to greet State Fair visitors
President Gordon Gee will join Braden Adkins, the Mountaineer mascot, today (Aug. 9) to greet visitors in the WVU Building and other locations at the State Fair of West Virginia in Fairlea. The fair allows the University to showcase its land-grant mission by reaching tens of thousands of people, including...
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