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Counties suffering from severe drought placed under flood watch with Debby approaching
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The parts of West Virginia that need rain the most are under a flood watch with Tropical Storm Debby approaching. The National Weather Service has placed an area from Elkins east to Martinsburg under the watch from Thursday evening through Friday evening. The counties under the...
As Justice admin delays funding, group homes to close and displace adults with disabilities
A few weeks ago, Gov. Jim Justice, who is running for an open U.S. Senate seat, asked the public to “stay tuned” regarding funding for programs that help people with disabilities. West Virginia’s low Medicaid reimbursement rate has led to staffing shortages for workers who help people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) eat, bathe […]
Debunking vaccines myths for National Immunization Awareness Month
August is National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM). NIAM raises awareness about why vaccines are important for people of all ages and how they can help prevent serious, sometimes deadly, diseases and illnesses. As I often say and have written before, if there’s one thing West Virginia gets right, it’s the Mountain State’s vaccination and immunization law. […]
Jim’s Drive In wins BEST BURGER in the New River & Greenbrier Valleys
We started with 40 nominations for the best burger across the New River & Greenbrier Valleys. Our readers began voting…and narrowed it down to the Top 10….followed by the Top 5…and now we have a winner. After more than 6,000 votes were cast, Jim’s Drive In of...
Rabid Bat Confirmed in Buchanan County Community
BUCHANAN, VA (LOOTPRESS) – A bat collected August 2, from the Lovers Gap Road area of the Vansant community in Buchanan County tested positive for rabies. This is the first confirmed case of animal rabies in Buchanan County and in the Cumberland Plateau Health District this year. A resident observed that their cat and its […]
Wheeling for Hope gearing up for September event
OAK HILL, WV (WOAY) – This September 27 you can help support a great cause by participating in Wheeling for Hope’s second annual event to benefit the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. Suicide is the second leading cause of death among West Virginians ages 10 to 34. “And...
Us & Them: Can Former Prisoners Help Fill Our Workforce Gaps?
There’s a serious labor shortage in the U.S. right now with millions of jobs going unfilled. Each year, West Virginia releases 50,000 people from state prisons and local jails and all those people need jobs. On this episode of Us & Them, host Trey Kay spotlights a recent event...
West Virginia working with farmers to provide hay, water during worst drought in 25 years
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — With the State Fair of West Virginia kicking off Thursday, Agriculture Commissioner Kent Leonhardt is preparing to welcome the public and vendors, but he is also working with state and federal officials to support farmers suffering through the worst drought in decades. Leonhardt, who is running...
State Fair set to return Thursday
FAIRLEA, W.Va. – Gates are set to open for the 99th Annual State Fair of West Virginia on Thursday, August 8, 2024, at 8 AM, with carnival rides opening at 11 AM. To celebrate the return of the state’s largest multi-day event, catch opening day specials, including $8 gate admission and a $25 all-day ride pass.
State Fair of West Virginia Food and Crafts Demonstration Schedule West Virginia Building
FAIRLEA W.Va. (WVDN) – The State Fair of West Virginia has released the list of food and craft demonstrations to be held during the 2024 fair. Food Demonstrations to be presented each day during the Fair at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. are: Thursday, August 8 – Greenbrier Hotel – Culinary Delights from White Sulphur Springs, West […] The post State Fair of West Virginia Food and Crafts Demonstration Schedule West Virginia Building appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
UPDATE: Driver identified in fatal single-vehicle crash on Bethany Pike
OHIO COUNTY, W.Va. — Authorities are investigating a fatal single-vehicle accident that occurred Tuesday evening along Bethany Pike near the intersection of Warden Run Road. Authorities report that at about 7:15 p.m. a vehicle was traveling southbound on W.Va. 88 (Bethany Pike) when it went over an embankment and into a stream at the intersection of Warden Run Road.
Football picked ninth at PAC Media Day
LATROBE, Pa. (Aug. 6) – The Waynesburg University football team was picked ninth in the Presidents’ Athletic Conference (PAC) preseason football poll, which was revealed at the conference’s annual media day on the campus of Saint Vincent College. Head coach Dr. Cornelius Coleman and senior safety Brennan Boron (St. Mary’s, W.Va. / St. Marys) represented the Jackets at the event and participated in a question and answer session with PAC Associate Commissioner and Director of Communications Brian Rose. Coleman enters his third season at the helm of the Waynesburg program. He spoke to continuity of the roster and coaching staff.…
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