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GALLERY: Fayetteville shines in 4th of July Parade despite rain showers
FAYETTEVILLE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The rain did not stop Fayetteville residents and visitors from enjoying 4th of July festivities on Thursday. Fayetteville’s Heritage Festival kicked off on Wednesday with a carnival at Charlie McCoy Town Park. The fun continued into Thursday with multiple food and craft vendors set up downtown with multiple contests taking place […]
'Flattering to him and to Kentucky': Kentucky Dems weigh in on Gov. Beshear's political future, national attention
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — As Democrats try to figure out their best path forward to succeed in the November election, President Joe Biden is working to quell any concerns about his health or mental fitness. Biden hosted dozens of Democratic governors on Wednesday evening, including 10 in person in Washington...
Report: WVU Great, Ex-Assistant Da’Sean Butler Heading Back to NBA
WVU basketball great, and now former assistant, Da’Sean Butler is heading back to the NBA to join the Boston Celtics’ coaching staff, sources tell Adam Himmelsbach of the Boston Globe. Butler is expected to take a role under video coordinator and or player development. Butler is reuniting with...
Gallipolis fireworks cancellation sparks confusion
GALLIA COUNTY, OH (WOWK) – With storms in the projected forecast for Thursday night, some communities had to cancel or postpone some Independence Day events. The Gallia County Chamber of Commerce announced Thursday afternoon their fireworks display during the Gallipolis River Recreation Festival would be canceled. The Fourth of July Parade was moved back two […]
Disaster declaration issued for April 11 flooding in Kanawha County
CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – It was announced this week that a FEMA Disaster Declaration was signed by President Joe Biden for the April 11, 2024, flooding in Kanawha County. The declaration will purportedly allow for assistance opportunities for individuals impacted by the flooding the those who meeting FEMA guidelines. Individuals may utilize the Dunbar Recreation Centers […]
South Charleston Public Library set to reopen after storm damage repairs
SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — A Kanawha County community will soon have access to its library after severe weather damaged the building earlier this year. A ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the reopening of the South Charleston Public Library has been scheduled for Monday, July 8 at 10 a.m., according to a news release from the South Charleston Chamber of Commerce.
Public officials give firework safety tips ahead of July 4
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - Some 9,700 firework-related emergency room visits were recorded in 2023, making July 4 a dangerous time for anyone using recreational fireworks. Kanawha County emergency management and the ambulance authority said the use of fireworks is not recommended by their agencies. Mike Oakley said if you decide...
Delegate suggests surplus could be used to build new Mildred Mitchell-Bateman Hospital
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — As West Virginia Gov. Justice touts a $826 million surplus, Delegate Amy Summers, R-Taylor, recently wrote him a letter requesting $60 million of that be allocated to an aging psychiatric hospital in Huntington. She and other lawmakers have been touring some of the state hospitals...
Office Of Minority Affairs To Host Listening Tour
The Herbert Henderson Office of Minority Affairs (HHOMA) will host a listening tour across the state. Set to begin in Montgomery in July, the tour is designed to provide a forum for discussing and getting feedback on issues that affect the state’s minority populations. Executive Director Jill Upson said...
At least one dead in Barboursville-area crash
CABELL COUNTY, W.Va. (WSAZ) - At least one person has died Thursday night in a five-vehicle crash at the intersection of U.S. 60 and Davis Creek Road (Alternate Route 10), according to emergency officials responding to the scene. Entrapment and several other injuries were reported. The crash was reported just...
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