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Exceptional Drought in West Virginia and Ohio
(WOWK) – The new drought monitor is out, and StormTracker 13 Meteorologists say that conditions have worsened across Appalachia. Drought conditions in Athens, Meigs, Mason, Putnam, Calhoon, Wood, Wirt, Jackson and Roane Counties have been elevated to exceptional drought levels. Extreme and severe drought conditions continue to expand as we progress through our abnormally hot […]
Gayle Manchin, ARC Federal Co-Chair, and Ryan Thorn, Rural Development West Virginia State Director at Agriculture Dept., Help WV Hive Showcase Small Business Development $750,000 Federal Grant Announced to Facilitate Food Incubation Hub
FAYETTEVILLE W.Va. (WVDN) – Leaders of the New River Gorge Regional Development Authority (NRGRDA) and West Virginia Hive were joined yesterday morning by Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) Federal Co-Chair Gayle Manchin and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development West Virginia State Director Ryan Thorn to showcase the many benefits of small business development […] The post Gayle Manchin, ARC Federal Co-Chair, and Ryan Thorn, Rural Development West Virginia State Director at Agriculture Dept., Help WV Hive Showcase Small Business Development $750,000 Federal Grant Announced to Facilitate Food Incubation Hub appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Gov. Justice announces $126 million investment from Babcock & Wilcox’s in Mason County
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. (WVDN) — Gov. Jim Justice announced today that Babcock & Wilcox (B&W), a global leader in energy and environmental technologies, is making a $125 million investment in Mason County. “This is a tremendous win for West Virginia, Mason County, and our entire state,” Gov. Justice said. “Babcock & Wilcox’s decision to bring their technology […] The post Gov. Justice announces $126 million investment from Babcock & Wilcox’s in Mason County appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Flash Flood Watch Issued for Virginia and West Virginia: 3 PM Through Midnight
Charlottesville, VA – A Flood Watch has been issued for portions of Virginia and West Virginia starting at 3 PM today and lasting until midnight. Residents in the affected areas should prepare for potential flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall. According to the National Weather Service, widespread thunderstorms are...
West Virginia man’s state crappie record lasts mere minutes before fishing buddy steals his thunder
It was a short-lived achievement for one West Virginia angler this month. He can thank his fishing buddy on the same boat for trumping his newly crowned title minutes apart.
Large Number of Fireflies Call Laurel River Club B&B Home
JENNINGSTON, W.Va. (WVDN) – After noticing a very large number of fireflies at Laurel Fork Farm, the educational farm surrounding Laurel River Club B&B, Marsha Waybright decided to learn more about these tiny creatures. She contacted the West Virginia Department of Natural Resources, and her curiosity has turned into a research program beneficial to humans and “Lightning […] The post Large Number of Fireflies Call Laurel River Club B&B Home appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Tree knocks out power for multiple customers in Fayette County
BECKWITH, WV (LOOTPRESS) – UPDATE 3:43 PM 8/28/24: Power has been restored to all 34 customers. — ORIGINAL STORY: A tree has knocked out power for multiple customers in Fayette County. According to Appalachian Power, 34 customers are currently without power in the Beckwith area of Fayette County. The outage was caused by tree contact […]
Greenbrier County Commission Discusses Personnel Changes and Area Projects
GREENBRIER COUNTY W.Va. (WVDN) – The Greenbrier County Commission met in regular session on Tuesday, Aug. 27. The meeting opened with the invocation and pledge. Minutes were read and approved along with the estates. Approval was given to the arts and recs transfer with a budget revision to increase outgoing other entities to over $28,000. […] The post Greenbrier County Commission Discusses Personnel Changes and Area Projects appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Feds: Justice coal companies have no defense against move to hold them in contempt
Federal attorneys asking a court to hold 23 of Gov. Jim Justice’s family-owned coal companies in contempt for nonpayment of health and safety fines entered a filing this week saying the companies shouldn’t have entered into a payment plan if they knew they couldn’t honor it. The filing, entered Tuesday in the U.S. District Court […]
West Virginia man, “Quick,” wanted by U.S. Marshals and Homeland Security, updated to major case; Considered armed and dangerous
U.S. Marshals say Bailey is evading apprehension. Marshals say they have increased the reward for his capture to $10,000. They also have updated the case to a major case.
A Morgantown Camping Ban Aimed At Homelessness, This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, a camping ban aimed at addressing homelessness in Morgantown is expected to pass next week. As Chris Schulz reports, community members and advocates are speaking up in opposition. Plus, we hear about the failure of Southern Coal, a company owned by Gov. Jim Justice, to...
Test of WVU Alert system scheduled for tomorrow
The WVU Alert system, used to communicate with the University community during emergencies, inclement weather and other incidents, will be tested for the Morgantown, Keyser and Beckley campuses at 1 p.m. tomorrow (Aug. 29). In addition to notifications through email and text, the test will include push notifications to those...
Dry start turns unsettled with afternoon storms; showers possible into weekend
Thursday sees a frontal system stall out across West Virginia and Virginia. This will lead to some afternoon convection, mainly for the mountains, but not much activity in the morning. Mostly sunny skies on the morning commute turns partly cloudy as temps push into the 80s. Expect storms to be slow moving, which could produce some […]
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