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Updated Big 12 Standings Post-Week 6: WVU Near the Top
Record: 5-1 Conference Record: 3-0.
Appalachian Power completes Hurricane Helene restoration for 282,000 customers
WEST VIRGINIA (LOOTPRESS) – Appalachian Power has successfully restored power to all 282,000 customers affected by Hurricane Helene, one of the most devastating storms in the company’s history. The restoration effort, completed just over a week after the hurricane, involved a massive workforce of 7,360 people and extensive community support to address the widespread damage. […]
Governor Justice Calls Attention to Energy Resiliency for National Propane Day
CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Governor Jim Justice, the West Virginia Propane Gas Association (WVPGA), and the Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) recognize National Propane Day on October 7, 2024. National Propane Day is an opportunity to celebrate all the ways that propane keeps West Virginia running, and to highlight the benefits of propane. “From […]
The Rise of West Virginia’s Chemical Valley
West Virginia, known for its rugged mountains and coal mines, has also played a pivotal role in the chemical industry, particularly in the Kanawha Valley. The roots of this transformation trace back to the early 20th century, when the federal government set the stage for industrial development by constructing essential chemical plants during World War I. What began as a necessity during wartime soon turned into a booming industry that would leave a lasting imprint on both the state and the world.
Bible Reading Marathon takes place at West Virginia State Capitol
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – West Virginians from across the Mountain State have been gathering at the State Capitol Building for the second annual West Virginia Bible Reading Marathon. Beginning with Genesis 1:1 and going all the way to the final verse, Revelation 22:21, the project takes days to complete. Anyone is invited to just come […]
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