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2024 West Virginia Governor's Honors Academy wraps up at Fairmont State University
FAIRMONT, W.Va. (WV News) — The 2024 West Virginia Governor's Honors Academy wrapped up at Fairmont State University on Wednesday, with nearly 100 high school students from across the state completing the program and showing off what they learned at the academy's closing event. In all, 95 rising high...
Kentucky Man Killed By Fellow Customer In Gun Shop After They Accidentally Shot Him
In a tragic series of events, a Kentucky man died at a local gun shop after a fellow customer accidentally shot him. The customer had been manipulating the firearm. In a statement, the Kentucky State Police's Campbellsburg Post, Post 5, said that the shooting happened in Carroll County on Saturday, June 29. They are currently investigating exactly what happened, but the shooting happened at the Humphrey's Double H Sales gun shop.
Celebrating 99 years of the Nicholas County Fair
SUMMERSVILLE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Celebrate 99 years of fun at the 2024 Nicholas County Fair! The Nicholas County Fair is set to celebrate its 99th anniversary from July 24th to July 27th, 2024, at the Nicholas County Veterans Memorial Park in Summersville. This four-day event promises a variety of entertainment and activities for all ages. […]
Manchin was moments away from abandoning Biden on huge stage
President Joe Biden is facing a growing avalanche of calls to step aside as the Democratic presidential nominee, but Sen. Joe Manchin (I-WV) was reportedly almost at the forefront of those calls. Manchin, a Biden critic who recently re-registered from Democrat to independent, was reportedly set to go on one of the Sunday political shows […]
West Virginia Independence Day Plans Threatened by Storms
Charleston, WV – West Virginia residents are preparing for a wet Fourth of July as meteorologists predict a day of showers and thunderstorms. The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a marginal (level 1) risk for severe thunderstorms and excessive rainfall throughout the holiday. According to the US...
14-year old WV cowboy wins a world championship
Des Moines, Iowa, – Koalton Heckler, 14, of Mill Creek, West Virginia won “World Reserve Champion” in chute dogging at the National Junior High Finals Rodeo in Des Moines, Iowa. Chute dogging is an event that prepares youth and junior high cowboys for steer wrestling. Competitors must...
Parts of Ohio and West Virginia issued warnings about potential scams involving the adoption of monkeys
Primate enthusiasts in Ohio and West Virginia are being alerted to a possible scam involving an online company advertising the breeding and selling of exotic monkeys. The Better Business Bureau (BBB) serving the Canton Region and Greater West Virginia Area has received numerous complaints against a company based in Canton, Ohio, named General Monkeys For Adoption.
Federal disaster declared for April 11 storm in Kanawha County
KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va — Kanawha County has learned that the White House has declared a federal disaster declaration for flooding that happened in parts of Charleston and parts of western Kanawha County on April 11th. The declaration is for individual assistance. Kanawha County Emergency Management Director C.W. Sigman says...
Popular events return for Charleston Sternwheel Regatta, including hot dog eating contest and Weiner dog races
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Two popular Sternwheel Regatta traditions, the hot dog eating contest and the Weiner dog races are preparing to make their return again this year. Some representatives for both events came on 580 Live with Dave Allen Wednesday before the Regatta was to officially kick off at noon.
David Price reflects on year one as WVSSAC executive director
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — While there are many challenges of running an organization like the West Virginia Secondary School Activities Commission, David Price embraced the challenge and has enjoyed his role as the SSAC's executive director. Monday marked one full year at the helm and Eyewitness Sports caught up...
Promotional activity around Regatta kicks off as well as other activity on first day of five-day festival
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The Sternwheel Regatta officially kicked off at noon Wednesday and will be filling up the Capital City with a plethora of activity until Sunday. Charleston Convention and Visitor’s Bureau President and CEO Tim Brady said after all of the anticipation, the third year is finally here again since the Regatta came back to the city in 2022.
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