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Opioid settlement tracking system still to come, but only for funds distributed by First Foundation
A tracking system for opioid settlement dollars allocated by the West Virginia First Foundation is on its way, though it’s still unclear when it will launch, according to State Auditor J.B. McCuskey. To date, no money has been distributed by the First Foundation, which was created last year as a private nonprofit to oversee the […] The post Opioid settlement tracking system still to come, but only for funds distributed by First Foundation appeared first on West Virginia Watch.
Congress should take proactive steps to address flooding in West Virginia and Appalachia
Since 2013, the federal government has declared more than 20 flooding disasters across Central Appalachia — including nine in West Virginia alone. At least 230 lives were lost in these disasters in the region, and the Federal Emergency Management Agency spent nearly $1 billion in recovery efforts to pick up the pieces. In addition to […] The post Congress should take proactive steps to address flooding in West Virginia and Appalachia appeared first on West Virginia Watch.
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued for southern West Virginia
CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for most of southern West Virginia. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect until 7 PM Friday evening for the following counties: Boone, Braxton, Cabell, Calhoun, Clay, Fayette, Gilmer, Greenbrier, Jackson, Kanawha, Lincoln, Logan, Mason, McDowell, Mercer, Mingo, Nicholas, Putnam, Raleigh, Roane, Summers, Wayne, […]
Gov. Justice, WVDNR introduce new Law Enforcement Dive Team
HINTON, WV (WVDN) — Gov. Jim Justice announced the formation of a Natural Resources Police dive team within West Virginia’s Division of Natural Resources Law Enforcement Section. This team will assist the agency’s law enforcement efforts in boating incidents, cases of missing persons, and evidence recovery. During the ceremony at Bluestone State Park, the team demonstrated their expertise […] The post Gov. Justice, WVDNR introduce new Law Enforcement Dive Team appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Watch: As They Fly Home, Troops Sing “Take Me Home, Country Roads”
One never knows when somebody might start singing “Take Me Home, Country Roads” out of the blue. Thus, it seems appropriate to relay a unique incident of a group of people singing along to the song on this day honoring America’s independence. Members of the US military...
Dirty Birds fall 11-6 on Friday
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — The Charleston Dirty Birds are back in town and kicked off a six-game homestand on Friday, but it didn't start off the way they had hoped. The Dirty Birds blew a 5-1 lead, gave up 8 runs in the seventh inning to fall 11-6 to the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs. Friday was the last game of the first half of the season with a new season starting on Saturday.
Heat index could reach over 105 degrees in some areas of Tri-State on Friday
The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for the Tri-State area for Friday afternoon and early evening due to excessive heat conditions in which the heat index could reach up to 106 to 109 degrees in some areas. The heat advisory is in effect from noon to 8...
United Way of Central WV sells out of ducks for Great Rubber Duck Race 2024
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — As of Friday afternoon, all rubber ducks for the 2024 Great Rubber Duck Race are sold. The race is an event that helps raise money to be used for the community. Eyewitness News spoke with Margaret O'Neal, president of the United Way of Central West Virginia, shortly after the rubber ducks sold out.
Charleston Sternwheel Regatta features event-packed Friday
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – Day three of the Charleston Sternwheel Regatta celebrations are underway all day Friday stemming to Friday night. The celebrations kicked off at noon with the “Family Fun Zone” in Charleston’s Slack Plaza. That “fun zone” featured a bubble-making machine, music featuring a live DJ, bouncy houses, food vendors and more in […]
Cooling stations help Regatta-goers beat the heat
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - Day three of the Charleston Regatta is in full swing, and the heat is not stopping the community from enjoying a summer staple. To beat the brutal temperatures at the Regatta, there are cooling stations you might say are fit for queens. “There’s two cooling stations...
Unique vendors set up shop at the Sternwheel Regatta
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — While the Sternwheel Regatta brings a plethora of vendors to the streets of downtown Charleston, a few of these vendors are truly one-of-a-kind. Christean and Tabbatha Smith, owners of Bayou Classics, say they are thrilled to share their authentic Cajun cuisine to the Regatta attendees.
Charleston native making mark on music industry
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) – Singer/songwriter and recording artist Stephen Thomas’ journey has taken him from his hometown of Charleston to the music industry’s ladder of success. He’s thrilled his latest single ‘Back Home’ resonates deeply with audiences. So much so that it had more than 300,000 TikTok...
‘My Town’: WV native plays lead guitar for Montgomery Gentry at Regatta
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – The Charleston Sternwheel Regatta is well underway, and for the Capital City, it’s something to be proud of. Regatta goers are putting on their hillbilly shoes to speed on down to Kanawha Boulevard for Montgomery Gentry featuring Eddie Montgomery. The award-winning country artist takes the stage at 8 p.m. Friday. As […]
Governor Justice responds to complaints about Crestview Drive road conditions
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) – West Virginia Governor Jim Justice responded to complaints about his handling of the road on Crestview Drive in Beckley. Crestview Village Apartment tenants are furious about the condition of their road after a logging job that Justice ordered a few years ago on land he owns on that same road. The […]
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