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Family of West Virginia governor, running for Senate, has deal to avoid Greenbrier hotel foreclosure
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — The family of West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice has reached an agreement with a credit collection company to avoid the foreclosure of their historic hotel as he runs for U.S. Senate, the resort announced Thursday. The Republican governor’s family had been set to appear in court Friday to ask a judge to halt the auction of The Greenbrier resort’s hotel, which had been scheduled for Tuesday. That hearing has been canceled. “It’s taken care of, and we move forward, and The Greenbrier is as whole as it can possibly be,” Justice said at a news briefing. “The Greenbrier is going to be in our family forevermore.” The 710-room hotel has hosted U.S. presidents, royalty and congressional retreats. The resort held a PGA Tour golf tournament from 2010 until 2019 and has welcomed NFL teams for training camp and practices. A once-secret 112,000-square-foot (10,080-square-meter) underground bunker built for Congress at the Greenbrier in case of nuclear attack during the Cold War now hosts tours.
WV child care providers face uncertain future as temporary funds are used on a long-term problem
Child care assistance for thousands of West Virginia kids still is in limbo as the Department of Human Services needs anywhere from $23-30 million for a funding shortfall. Lawmakers are unlikely to step in and give the department funds, saying the embattled agency already has the money to cover it. DoHS has been using federal […]
Extreme drought expands in OH and WV
(WOWK) — Extreme Drought conditions have expanded across the WOWK viewing area in West Virginia and Ohio according to the latest U.S. Drought Monitor. The bright red areas are considered to be in the category of ‘Extreme Drought’ on the map below. Other ways to visualize the conditions start with the lack of rainfall compared […]
New federal firearms tracking technology helping West Virginia law enforcement
MARTINSBURG, W.Va. (DC News Now) — In West Virginia, law enforcement is embracing new technology to solve crimes involving firearms. The innovative science helped in an investigation into a fatal shooting in Martinsburg earlier this week. “There were two weapons involved in that shooting,” Martinsburg Police Department, Chief Erin Gibbons, said. “We immediately called out […]
Release date announced for West Virginia-made comedy film
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — A public premiere date for a comedy film made in West Virginia will take place in September 2024. According to a press release, a premiere date towards the end of September 2024 was announced by the producers of the comedy film, “Ambrosia!,” which was made in the Mountain State, and tickets […]
Card game created by West Virginia man available on store shelves
HURRICANE, W.Va. (WOWK) — A Putnam County man’s passion project has turned into a party game now sold on store shelves across West Virginia. “Story Wars” is a new card game released in the fall of 2023. It has already sold 300 copies across the country. It was created and published by Hurricane resident Harrison Reishman.
GOP-led states ask Supreme Court to trounce ATF ‘ghost gun’ rule
West Virginia on Wednesday spearheaded a coalition of 27 Republican-led states urging the Supreme Court to limit the Biden administration’s so-called ghost guns ban, which also classifies certain weapons parts as firearms. The “Frame or Receiver” rule, established by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives in 2022, expanded the definition of a “firearm” […]
Raleigh County Schools welcomes students for 2024-2025 school year
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Students throughout the Raleigh County area made their way to the bus stops bright and early for the first time in several months as they were welcomed back for the 2024-2025 school year. Students across the state have been gearing up for the return of the weekday school routine, with many […]
Portable locker room delivery date postponed again
KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. (WSAZ) - With a few short weeks until they take to Calvert Field for their first home game, the East Bank Middle School Pioneers are still without anywhere to change or put their things. Head Coach David Peters said, “We just unlocked our concession stand bathroom and...
Kanawha County avenue shut down following shooting
RAND, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A shooting in Kanawha County on Thursday has led to the shutdown of a local roadway, authorities say. According to the Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office, a shooting incident took place on Davidson Avenue at Church Drive. The avenue, located in the Rand area, has been closed off in the wake of […]
Kentucky among states that ignored uncommitted delegates in DNC roll call vote
At a ceremonial roll call vote at the Democratic National Convention, Kentucky Democrats failed to acknowledge all of the votes cast by delegates — leaving out the three who lodged a protest vote against Vice President Kamala Harris.
WVSU welcomes new students for fall semester
INSTITUTE, WV (WOWK) – Thursday marked a big day for West Virginia State University. A swarm of black and gold could be seen from Ferrell Hall to the Student Plaza as new and transfer students received a big Yellow Jacket welcome with the annual WVSU State Stride! Dozens of people gathered to cheer these students […]
New shopping plaza coming to Huntington
HUNTINGTON, WV (WOWK) – A place where problems have persisted in Huntington is expected to become the home of a new strip mall. The lot along the 600 block of Fifth Avenue in Huntington currently sits empty, but it won’t be for much longer. The property owner, Francis McGuire, says the strip mall project has […]
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