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Los Angeles artist comes back to Morgantown to open gallery
MORGANTOWN, W.Va (WDTV) - Chris Wrobleski has made quite the name for himself in the artistic world. The native of Morgantown came home to open a new gallery of his recent work. Wrobleski studied biology in college, but his love for art is what drove him to change lanes in...
Demolition in Progress for Former Mike Kelley Appliance Building, Corner of Main and Virginia
One of Main Street’s older business buildings is almost officially a thing of the past. During Monday’s Bridgeport City Council meeting, an update concerning the demolition of the former Mike Kelley Appliance building was given to the city’s governing body. Work started on the demolition Monday morning and when work ended in the afternoon only two walls and the outside canopy remained.
3 local water projects set to receive thousands in grant funding
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - Three local sewer and water projects will receive funding from the West Virginia Infrastructure and Jobs Development Council. Preston County PSD 1 was approved to receive a $955,000 grant for improvements to its water system. These funds, along with funds from the Congressionally Directed Spending, CDS Match and the Preston County Commission, provide a total of $2.4 million for the project.
A Clear Vision: Avery Street Civil War hospital has been purchased, will be renovated
PARKERSBURG — A building that has stood for more than 180 years will be renovated and become the new home of two area agencies. Wood County Economic Development announced in a Facebook post Tuesday that it purchased the former Civil War hospital on Avery Street. According to WCED Executive...
College Football Fans Mercilessly Roast Mid-Major For Future Clash With SEC Powerhouse
While the 2024 season has not started yet, it is not too early to start looking ahead to the 2025 season. On Wednesday, college football fans saw a future game added to the schedule of a prominent SEC program. The Marshall Thundering Herd announced on its social media that they will play a future ...
Grand prize winner of WVDNR lottery hunt to appear on TV
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – One lucky hunter in West Virginia will have the chance to appear on a national television show. The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources and West Virginia Governor Jim Justice announced applications for an archery lottery deer hunt will open Monday, July 15. The hunt will take place at Twin Falls […]
4% personal income tax reduction announced by Governor Justice
CHARLESTON, WV (WVNS) — A four percent reduction in personal income tax rates was announced by Governor Jim Justice. The additional reduction in personal income tax rates was announced after revenue collections in West Virginia exceeded the rate of inflation as stipulated in House Bill 2526, that Governor Justice signed in 2023. The reduction on the […]
Monument company must pay more than $200K in fines, restitution
(The Center Square) – A monument sales company has been ordered to pay nearly $79,000 in restitution and $125,000 in civil penalties for taking money and not delivering on promises in West Virginia. Naylor Monument Sales and Naylor Monument Company of Clendenin are prevented from doing business in the state following the resolution of the lawsuit, brought by Attorney General Patrick Morrisey. “This is a great win for the consumers...
Live Shark Encounter coming to West Virginia State Fair
FAIRLEA, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Fairgoers at this year’s West Virginia State Fair are in for a unique treat with the only educational, traveling shark show in the United States. The Live Shark Encounter, running from August 8-17, offers attendees the chance to watch a diver interact with real, live sharks throughout the day. This unique […]
Davisson Brothers Band to play at White Hall community music event, fireworks to follow
WHITE HALL, W.Va (WDTV) - The town of White Hall will host a Community Music Event at the Middletown Commons Saturday!. The Davisson Brothers Band will headline the event and play live from 8 to 10 p.m., organizers said. However, the event begins at noon and will feature a variety of artists throughout the day.
West Virginia Weather: Blazing Heat to Linger, Mid-Week Rain Brings Cool Down
Charleston, WV – West Virginia residents can expect temperatures to remain high over the weekend and into the start of next week, with a slight chance of precipitation tonight. The heatwave, accompanied by increasing humidity, will persist, causing temperatures to feel even hotter. Daytime highs will soar into the...
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