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Report: Red tape, new power plant delays put PJM grid 'in peril'
(The Center Square) — Pennsylvania sits at the heart of the 13-state electric grid called PJM. That means the state’s role in generating power to keep the lights on in neighboring states is crucial. But a report warns that recent government policy choices have weakened the grid, making it more vulnerable to disruptions. A potential power shortage could hit by 2030 if more problems mount. ...
A West Virginia boy died after a collision during football practice. It’s the third student football player death this month
(CNN) — Cohen Craddock was the baby of his family, a gregarious 13-year-old who “cared more about others than he did himself,” his father Ryan Craddock said.
Heat advisory in effect for WV, VA and MD. Real feel index above 100, air quality poor
National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook at 3:15 a.m. Wednesday for portions of eastern West Virginia, northern and central Virginia, and central and western Maryland. A heat advisory is in effect for much of the area Wednesday afternoon and early evening. Temperatures are expected to reach 96-97 degrees with a...
LG NOVA officially expands into West Virginia
LG NOVA gave the community a glimpse into its new Morgantown offices Monday evening at an event that Head of LG NOVA Sokwoo Rhee said marks "the real official launch of LG NOVA's operation in West Virginia and Morgantown."
Soccer Game Recap: Frankfort Gets the Win
Frankfort kept a clean sheet against Pocahontas County on Saturday. They came out on top against the Pocahontas County Warriors by a score of 2-0. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Falcons. Frankfort's victory bumped their record up to 2-0. Frankfort will face off against Berkeley Springs at...
Man attempted to stab his brother with a knife and hedge clippers
KIMBALL, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A McDowell County man attempted to stab his brother with a knife and hedge clippers after he became upset. On the evening of Thursday, August 22nd, 2024, at approximately 5:55 PM, Corporal Martin from the local police department received a call reporting a domestic disturbance at an address on Tide Water […]
Inadequate inspections and lack of oversight are to blame for West Virginia helicopter crash that killed 6 people
The Bell UH-1B “Huey” helicopter showcased in action movies lost engine power and struck power lines during an attempted forced landing in June 2022 in Amherstdale, the National Transportation Safety Board said. The helicopter, which had taken off 15 minutes earlier from Logan County Airport, then smashed into a rock face and caught fire near a road.
Man punches girlfriend after she couldn’t locate her safety deposit box keys
GAULEY BRIDGE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A man punched his girlfriend over her inability to locate keys to her safety deposit box. On the evening of Monday, August 26th, 2024, Deputy T. Farley of the Fayette County Sheriff’s Department responded to a call reporting a physical domestic disturbance at a residence on Gauley River Road in […]
Labor Day travel forecast announced by the West Virginia Parkways Authority
CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Approximately 415,000 vehicle transactions are expected to take place on the West Virginia Turnpike over the four-day Labor Day holiday weekend from Friday, August 30, 2024, to Monday, September 2, 2024. “Labor Day weekend typically marks the end of the busy summer travel season for the West Virginia Turnpike, and we […]
Late and unpaid bills are nothing new for Justice and his family businesses
Last week we learned that union officials say The Greenbrier Hotel Corporation has been taking money out of employees’ paychecks for health insurance for four months, but that money hasn’t been going to the health insurance company. The Greenbrier Hotel Corporation owes about $2.4 million in delinquent contributions, and if it’s not paid by the […]
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