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Georgeann Wells, Mike Gansey to represent WVU on Big 12 Alumni Council
Commissioner Brett Yormark and the Big 12 Conference announced the formation of the first Big 12 Alumni Council on Tuesday, and West Virginia University has two representatives on the committee. Former WVU basketball players Georgeann Wells and Mike Gansey are two of 32 former student-athletes from men’s and women’s athletics...
Summer Arts Walk to be held in downtown Morgantown this weekend
MORGANTOWN, W.Va (WDTV) - Main Street Morgantown will hold its Summer Arts Walk in downtown Morgantown Saturday!. Organizers said the public can enjoy many artisans, makers and sellers offering an array of handmade goods, along with live music and food trucks. The event will take place from 11 a.m. to...
WVU researchers identify multiple ‘forever chemical’ contamination hot spots in US
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (WVDN) — Harmful chemicals that don’t break down are present in public water systems nationwide, and West Virginia University economists have found that densely populated, higher income areas and those that use groundwater tend to have the highest contamination levels. Levan Elbakidze, professor of resource economics and management at the WVU Davis College of Agriculture and Natural […] The post WVU researchers identify multiple ‘forever chemical’ contamination hot spots in US appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Trash pickup problems in Greenbrier County
LEWISBURG, WV (WVNS) – Some people in Eastern Greenbrier County say they were left without a source for trash pickup for quite some time. Kevin McMillion lives in the area. He says hotels, apartment buildings, and businesses are all suffering from the trash pickup issue. The trash company for this area is Greenbrier Valley Solid […]
One arrested after entering man’s house, beating him up and stealing backpack
CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A Raleigh County man has been arrested after entering a man’s house, beating him up, and then stealing his backpack. According to a criminal complaint, on Sunday, June 30, police responded to a residence in Charleston after the victim stated that a man named “Country” entered his residence punched him in […]
West Virginia Weather: Heat and Humidity on the Rise Next Week, Storms
Charleston, WV – West Virginia will experience a mix of pleasant and challenging weather conditions in the coming days. Today will feature sunshine with a high of 87°F, providing a brief respite from the heat and humidity. However, this relief is temporary as temperatures are set to rise again starting Friday.
In June, West Virginia reported 933 new business registrations
WEST VIRGINIA (LOOTPRESS) – The Secretary of State’s Office in West Virginia reported that 993 new businesses were registered statewide in June. Gilmer County saw the highest percentage of new business growth at 2.05%, with a total of seven new business registrations. Other counties experiencing notable growth included Raleigh, Pocahontas, Monroe, and McDowell County. The […]
State Fair announces Third Annual Big Wheel Bash
LEWISBURG, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Officials with the State Fair of West Virginia have announced the upcoming Third Annual Big Wheel Bash fundraiser event. Scheduled to take place on from 6:30pm to 10:00pm on Friday, July 12, 2024, the event serves as a fundraiser for the State Fair of West Virginia’s endowment and scholarship funds. Included […]
Appalachian Power adjusts outage schedule due to heat wave
WEST VIRGINIA (LOOTPRESS) – With temperatures forecasted to reach the low to mid-90s over the next week, Appalachian Power is taking measures to ensure the safety of its customers and employees. The company announced that all planned customer outages will be scheduled for the morning hours, before temperatures peak. Any outages set for later in […]
PUBLIC NOTICE: Aerial treatments of black flies scheduled July 17
GREENBRIER COUNTY W.Va. – Public Notice: (WVDN) – The West Virginia Department of Agriculture will be conducting aerial treatments for biological suppression of black flies on the Greenbrier, New, and Bluestone rivers on Wednesday, July 17, weather, and water levels permitting. Based on weather and water levels, the treatments may potentially continue into Thursday, July 18. The post PUBLIC NOTICE: Aerial treatments of black flies scheduled July 17 appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
27th annual New Deal Festival set to take place in Arthurdale this weekend
ARTHURDALE, W.Va (WDTV) - The 27th annual New Deal Festival will take place in Preston County this weekend!. The event celebrates the 90th anniversary of the town of Arthurdale and will take place on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Organizers said the event supplies a day full of...
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