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The First Astronaut from West Virginia has passed away
CHARLESTON, WV (WOAY)- West Virginia’s first astronaut Jon McBride passed away on Wednesday. Mcbride was 80 but would have turned 81 on the 14th. Even though he’s a Charleston native, he always considered Beckley his home. Senator Joe Manchin released a statement today expressing his gratitude for McBride’s...
New Safe Haven Baby Box dedicated in West Virginia
ST. ALBANS, W.Va. (WSAZ) - A project aiming to protect the lives of the most vulnerable was dedicated and blessed on Monday. A Safe Haven Baby Box was unveiled at the St. Albans Fire Department. The box provides a safe and legal option for an anonymous surrender of a newborn.
August isn’t August this week with low humidity, cool temps, and little rain expected
Monday, high pressure sits just west of our region bringing in cooler, drier, northwest winds 5-10mph. A mostly blue sky day features a few high level clouds but not a drop of rain. Highs fall just below average with the mid to upper 70s while our higher elevation spots enjoy a low to mid 70 […]
Countdown to Kickoff (Edition 12): South Charleston faces a new year with a new attitude
SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — Last fall, South Charleston went winless, were shutout five times and outscored 687-48. Not a lot went right for the Black Eagles during Dustin Resler's first season as Head Coach. “We didn't have very many close games, but these guys battled it out the...
Dunbar Police Chief steps down
DUNBAR, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Dunbar Police Department Chief Brian Oxley announced his decision to step down from the role of police chief on Sunday. A statement shared to social media on Sunday confirmed the development, which according to the former chief is one which comes with profound sorrow. “Serving the people of Dunbar has been […]
Fayette County firefighters prepare for the upcoming school year
GAULEY BRIDGE, WV (WVNS) – Firefighters were training a little differently in Fayette County. Eight different fire departments in Fayette County gathered at the Fayette County Firefighters Training Center for a training on August 10, 2024. Some were there for certification; others were there to brush up on their training ahead of the school year. […]
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...
Kentucky in D.C.: McConnell says Harris-Walz win would be 'our worst nightmare'
Welcome back to Kentucky in D.C. — a look at what members of our state's federal delegation have been up to. Federal lawmakers may have an August break from votes on the floor. But that didn't stop them from making their thoughts known. ...
Eddie Edwards elected Chairperson of Shawnee State University Board of Trustees
Shawnee State University Board of Trustees has announced Eddie Edwards will serve as board Chairperson for the upcoming 2024-2025 academic year. Edwards, who began his term on the Board in 2018, is the previous Chair of the university Finance & Administration Committee. In his early career, Edwards served as administrative...
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