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Parts of West Virginia now in exceptional drought, breaking record
CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – For the first time in history, parts of West Virginia are now considered to be in an exceptional drought, the highest drought category. The state of West Virginia has been grappling with a persistent and severe drought that has had far-reaching impacts on the region. Northern parts of the Northeast received […]
Fall-like air to follow weekend storms in Northeast
Labor Day will mark the start of a comfortable weather pattern across the Northeast, but the next big rainstorm may already be on the horizon. A wide variety of weather conditions is likely to affect the northeastern United States during the first week of September, with locally severe thunderstorms preceding some delightful days on Monday and Tuesday. However, AccuWeather meteorologists are monitoring the potential for a big rainstorm late next week and during the first full weekend of September.
Lawsuit over Justice companies’ payments to Carter Bank & Trust is settled
A firm had accused the Martinsville-based bank of pressuring West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice’s companies to pay it money that should have gone to other creditors. The bank had called the allegations "false and misleading." The post Lawsuit over Justice companies’ payments to Carter Bank & Trust is settled appeared first on Cardinal News.
New River CTC addresses blood shortage
BEAVER, WV (WOAY) – School is back in session for New River Community and Technical College after the summer break. But the need for blood doesn’t take a break so they partnered with the American Red Cross to address the national blood shortage. Giving is in line with the college’s mission.
Alfred Jennings, Jr. sentenced to prison on burglary, domestic charges
FAYETTEVILLE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Alfred Jennings, Jr. of Oak Hill was sentenced to prison on Thursday in relation to a 2023 break-in incident. Fayette County Prosecuting Attorney, Anthony Ciliberti, Jr. reports that, on October 11, 2024, Jennings broke into the residence of a former girlfriend in the Mt. Hope area. The break-in was followed by […]
Memorial Ride for 9/11 to take place in Mercer County
PRINCETON, WV (WVNS) – A local Jeep club is making it their goal to help remember the first responders and victims of 9/11. To do this, they are hosting their first 9/11 memorial ride. The ride will take place at the Chuck Mathena Center in Princeton. The Two Virginias Jeep Club is hosting the event […]
911 Centers in local counties work with the Hatfield McCoy Trail System to add a system to increase response times on trails
MCDOWELL COUNTY/MERCER COUNTY/WYOMING COUNTY, WV (WVNS) — 911 centers in McDowell, Mercer, and Wyoming counties worked with first responders to figure out a way to help with accident response times on trails. According to a press release from the Kimball Volunteer Fire Department, local first responders and McDowell, Mercer and Wyoming County 911 centers worked […]
Greenbrier Historical Society recalls Revolutionary War Stories as Camp Union anniversary approaches
LEWISBURG, WV (WVNS) — The 250th anniversary of Camp Union is in 2026, but events planned for this year’s celebrations are drawing closer. All Camp Union events are free and open to the public and being held by the Greenbrier Historical Society (GHS) on September 27-29 in Lewisburg, WV. The event will include reenactors, a […]
Woman charged in Kanawha County death investigation
KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. (WCHS) — An arrest has been made in a suspicious death investigation in Kanawha County, deputies said. Brittany Hickman, 35, of Elkview has been charged with first-degree murder in the February 2024 death of 70-year-old Richard Crowder, according to a Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office. Crowder...
2 Texans arrested after Walmart theft investigation, Russell County sheriff says
RUSSELL COUNTY, Va. (WCYB) — Two Texans have been arrested after a Walmart theft investigation, according to Russell County Sheriff Bill Watson. The Lebanon Police Department and the Russell County Sheriff's Office responded to the Walmart in Lebanon on Wednesday. The incident was regarding suspected shoplifting/retail theft suspects in the store. The two suspects had been flagged by the Walmart loss prevention personnel system to watch out for due to thefts at multiple Walmarts in the country.
“Ohio and WV steelworkers make the best steel in the world,” Ohio senator says during visit in Weirton
WEIRTON, W.Va. (WTRF) – Hundreds of steelworkers will be returning to work thanks to a $150 million investment by Cleveland Cliff’s to repurpose their Half Moon warehouse into a transformer facility. A move Ohio Senator Sherrod Brown helped make happen. Brown spent his Thursday afternoon visiting with Cleveland-Cliffs leadership and USW Local 2911 members at […]
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