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In Doddridge County, some voters want the government to step aside — and churches to step up
WEST UNION — As night fell at the Doddridge County Fair, a tent was brightly lit from inside, inviting passers-by to stop in and learn about the goals of the West Virginians for Life Doddridge chapter. The annual fair draws people from around the region for live music, carnival rides and quintessential fair food like […] In Doddridge County, some voters want the government to step aside — and churches to step up appeared first on Mountain State Spotlight, West Virginia's civic newsroom.
DoHS: new grant will assist substance misuse prevention efforts in West Virginia
CHARLESTON, WV (WVNS) — The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), Bureau for Behavioral Health (BBH) announced on Monday, August 26, that they have been given a five-year grant of $1.25 million from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). The FY 2024 Strategic Prevention Framework-Partnerships for Success for States (SPF-PFS) award […]
Union rep says West Virginia governor Jim Justice late on paying worker health insurance bills, despite denials
West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice's family is millions of dollars behind on payments to employees' health insurance fund at their financially beleaguered hotel, putting workers' coverage at risk despite the U.S. Senate candidate's claims otherwise
Wolves once roamed West Virginia’s forests
WEST VIRGINIA (LOOTPRESS) – West Virginia was once home to wolves that roamed the state’s forests and mountains. Two types of wolves were known to inhabit the region: the eastern wolf (Canis lupus lycaon) and the gray wolf (Canis lupus). These apex predators played a major role in maintaining the balance of the ecosystem by […]
Police announce parking restrictions for Italian Heritage Festival
CLARKSBURG, W.Va (WDTV) - If you’re looking for great food, music, and a celebration of Italian heritage, Clarksburg is the place to be next weekend. The 2024 Italian Heritage Festival will take place from Friday through Sunday on West Main Street. However, parking will be affected in the downtown...
FIRST ALERT: Very hot this week with little chance of rain
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - Forget the fall-like temperatures of last week, because it’s still summer, and we’re back to feeling like it. Temperatures have soared into the 90s and will continue to do so through the rest of the week. Lowlands can expect to feel temperatures in the low to mid-90s this week, except for Wednesday, where highs could reach the upper 90s in our western counties. Tuesday and Wednesday could potentially be record-breakingly hot in Clarksburg, Elkins, and Morgantown... yes, only one week after breaking record lows. Heat index values could be in the triple digits in the afternoons. Be sure to stay hydrated, avoid strenuous outdoor activity at peak heating hours, and take breaks in the shade or, preferably, an air-conditioned space.
Man drowns in West Virginia's Cheat Lake while boating with wife and dog
MORGANTOWN, W. Va. (KDKA) -- A Fayette County man drowned in West Virginia's Cheat Lake while boating with his wife and dog on Sunday, officials said.Sixty-one-year-old Jeffrey Gerhardt of Smock, Pennsylvania, went into the water to get a dog doy but started to struggle on his way back, the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources said in a news release. Gerhardt, who wasn't wearing a life jacket, went under and didn't resurface. Officer J.B. Smith, the dive team coordinator for the Division of Natural Resources, says that while they don't know what caused Gerhardt to start to struggle, conditions weather-wise were...
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