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Lawsuit could be filed over painting of Babydog in West Virginia State Capitol
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) — She may be one of the most loved pets in America right now, but a painting of Babydog may now be the subject of a legal fight. Attorney Harvey Peyton has been contacted by people concerned about Babydog’s image being painted into a historic mural in the Capitol Rotunda. He wants […]
City Fire Department Nets More than $80,000 in Grant Money from Federal Homeland Security for Training
Earlier this month, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (I-WV) announced the awarding of $405,866 from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) through their Assistance to Firefighters Grant’s (AFG) program. Five fire departments received funding, four of which were in North Central West Virginia....
US News and World Reports names local hospital among the best in the nation
PRINCETON, WV (WVNS) – When you need to go to the hospital, you want to be sure that the one you are going to is a good one. In that vein, Princeton locals have some reassuring news. WVU Medicine Princeton Community Hospital is ranked one of the best in the nation according to U.S. News […]
Alleged monster terrorized Raleigh County community during the 1930s
FIRECO, WV (LOOTPRESS) – In the 1930s, residents of Fireco in Raleigh County were gripped with fear and curiosity as an unknown creature terrorized the town. Locals reported a series of gruesome incidents involving decapitated dogs and brain-eaten hogs, which forced everyone to stay indoors after dark. This mysterious creature, dubbed the Fireco Monster or […]
Bluefield Virginia celebrated 60 years of Gilligan’s Island thanks to the Ridge Runners
BLUEFIELD, VA (WVNS) – When you head out to the baseball field, you’d expect a typical baseball game. But the Bluefield Ridge Runners had something else in store. They were celebrating the 60th anniversary of the hit TV show Gilligan’s Island, and the team brought out several special guests. One of those was actress Julie […]
West Virginia reacts to calls for President Biden to end his campaign
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WOWK) — There are more calls across the nation, including West Virginia, for President Joe Biden to withdraw from his reelection bid. Many are concerned he’s putting other political races in jeopardy. Some national Democrat party leaders have spoken to the president privately, to at least entertain the idea of stepping away from […]
Got dirty water? Has your well gone dry? Tell us about it, West Virginia
As Mountain State Spotlight reporters have traveled the state in recent months, we’ve heard from West Virginians all across the state that they struggle to access clean water. In Ritchie County, the discovery of pollution in drinking water sources has residents worried about how officials will improve their aging water systems. In the southern coalfields, […] Got dirty water? Has your well gone dry? Tell us about it, West Virginia appeared first on Mountain State Spotlight, West Virginia's civic newsroom.
First female astronaut from West Virginia shares dream with the Mountain State
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) – One Mountaineer will soon be able to see the Mountain State from way up high, as she gets ready to become the first female astronaut from West Virginia. Emily Calandrelli is the face of the hit Netflix series ‘Emily’s Wonder Lab’. Calandrelli isn’t just a star on the screen, she’s also a […]
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