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VIDEO: Almost Heaven Sunset Slush keeping attendees cool at State Fair of West Virginia
FAIRLEA, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Susie Johnson, owner of Almost Heaven Sunset Slush, has been a familiar face at the State Fair of West Virginia for the past decade. Her business, known for offering what she calls the “finest and most flavorful Italian Ice in West Virginia,” has become a staple at local fairs and festivals […]
Highmark launches Highmark Health Options West Virginia
PARKERSBURG — Highmark Inc. on Aug. 1 launched a new managed care organization, Highmark Health Options West Virginia, that will be headquartered in Parkersburg. The insurer is working with 10 local frontline nonprofits as part of a high-performing social care network program addressing key health-related social needs in the communities where its members live, the company said.
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine declares state of emergency for 8 Northeast Ohio counties
CUYAHOGA COUNTY, Ohio — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine declared a state of emergency for several Northeast Ohio counties after severe storms and tornadoes caused widespread damage on Tuesday. The counties included are:. Ashtabula. Cuyahoga. Geauga. Lake. Lorain. Portage. Summit. Trumbull. "This declaration of a state of emergency will give...
First responders and locals bat for a cause at the Cory Maynard Memorial Tournament
CHAPMANVILLE, W.Va (WCHS) — Sgt. Cory Maynardwas killed in the line of duty responding to a call in Mingo County in June of 2023. For the second year in a row, the Ted Ellis Baseball field in Chapmanville was filled with people honoring the West Virginia State trooper. The...
Parkersburg South’s Parker Vannoy finishes first at Callaway stop
MASON — Parkersburg South’s Parker Vannoy shot respective 35s on the front and back nine here Friday to finish at even par and top the field at the Callaway Junior Tour High School Series held at Riverside Golf Club. The Patriots of head coach John Badgley finished with...
At least one hospitalized in a Kanawha County crash, dispatchers say
SISSONVILLE, W.Va. (WCHS) — At least one person was injured in a crash in Sissonville Friday evening, dispatchers say. Reports of the wreck came at about 5:30 p.m. along the 8000 block of Sissonville Drive. According to dispatchers, the crash involved a car and a motorcycle. Responders are still...
December trial date scheduled in Kanawha County double murder case
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A man charged with murdering two of his girlfriend’s family members pleaded not guilty to his charges during his formal arraignment Friday . Markus Guy, 32, of Charleston, pleaded not guilty to two counts of first-degree murder before Kanawha County Circuit Judge Maryclaire Akers, and Akers set his trial date for Dec. 2.
Comfy and dry overnight; Sunday brings back mostly sunny skies
Saturday evening starts off rather comfy with most in the 70s. Mostly clear skies this evening will be perfect for those heading to the State Fair of West Virginia’s Fireworks show, starting at 10:30 PM! Clear skies remain for the rest of the overnight as overnight low drop into the upper to middle 50s! Sunday […]
Coal miner in West Virginia killed in power haulage accident
A coal miner was killed on the job in northern West Virginia earlier this week, Gov. Jim Justice announced Friday. William "Joe" Crandall was killed in an incident at Arch Resource's ACI Tygart Valley Mine in Taylor County, West Virginia, on Monday. Crandall is the second worker to die as a result of a mine accident in the last month in the coal-producing state. A 33-year-old woman died in July after being injured at the Wyco Surface Mine, near the border of Raleigh and Wyoming counties."It surely is honorable, but it's a tough business, and we should be so respectful...
Tornado confirmed to have touched down in West Virginia
HEDGESVILLE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The National Weather Service has confirmed that a tornado touched down in West Virginia late Thursday night. An EF-0 tornado touched down briefly in Hedgesville late on Thursday, August 8, 2024, the National Weather Service (NWS) in Sterling, Virginia, has confirmed. The tornado, with estimated peak winds of 80 mph, carved […]
Justice doubles down on excuses as family business challenges persist
In his first time publicly addressing the multiple issues raised against his family’s businesses in the last week, Gov. Jim Justice on Friday distanced himself from the family business empire and doubled down on claims that the challenges are the result of political attacks against him instead of real consequences for years of unpaid bills […]
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