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Wednesday Storm Alert: Severe Thunderstorms Expected Across Ohio, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia
Pittsburgh, PA – Severe thunderstorms are expected to hit eastern Ohio, western Pennsylvania, and northern West Virginia on Wednesday, bringing the potential for damaging winds, large hail, and heavy rain. Residents should take action now to prepare for dangerous conditions. According to the National Weather Service (NWS) in Pittsburgh,...
Gov. Justice extends State of Emergency for all 55 counties due to drought conditions
CHARLESTON, WV (WVDN) — Gov. Jim Justice announced he has extended the statewide State of Emergency for an additional 30 days due to a shortage of rainfall that has caused drought conditions. The U.S. Drought Monitor indicates extreme, severe, and moderate drought conditions have continued to impact the entire state. Gov. Justice also reminds agencies to […] The post Gov. Justice extends State of Emergency for all 55 counties due to drought conditions appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Soccer Game Preview: Nitro Hits the Road
The Nitro Wildcats are packing up and heading out on the road for their first away game this season. they face off against the Sissonville Indians at 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Neither team made it on the board the last time they hit the pitch, so they've probably got a bit of extra motivation.
W.Va. Legislative Interims: Lawmakers looking at ways to increase mental health support for EMS providers
By Autumn Shelton, West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – West Virginia’s lawmakers are looking at ways to increase mental health support for the state’s Emergency Medical Services (EMS) providers. On Sunday, during the first day of August’s legislative interim meetings, members of the Joint Committee on Volunteer Fire Departments and Emergency Medical Services discussed […] The post W.Va. Legislative Interims: Lawmakers looking at ways to increase mental health support for EMS providers appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Prep football preview: Van Bulldogs are excited and eager for 2024
Van football coach Mark Agosti knows he has a unique situation, considering the Bulldogs represent the smallest school in West Virginia that fields a football team. The Bulldogs had 20 players on their roster as of press time, and according to Agosti, they are a tough, gritty, close-knit team that is used to overcoming adversity.
FNR: Live coverage of Huntington vs. Hurricane planned for Friday, Aug. 30
HURRICANE, W.Va. (WCHS) — Two high school football heavyweights in West Virginia are set to square off in the first week of the season Friday. Huntington will travel to Hurricane for a 7:30 p.m. matchup that will be livestreamed as the Par Mar Friday Night Rivals Game of the Week. Live coverage of the game will be provided below, on the Eyewitness News Facebook and YouTube pages, as well as on television.
Soccer Recap: Robert C. Byrd Starts Season with Draw on the Road
Robert C. Byrd's season-opener on Wednesday wasn't quite what the team was looking for considering the end result. They and the Charleston Catholic Irish finished up on equal footing with a 0-0 draw. Robert C. Byrd didn't take long to hit the pitch again: they've already played their next contest,...
Investigators ask for public assistance after property damaged in Charleston's West Side
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — Police are asking for public assistance in an investigation after a homeowner reported damage to an HVAC unit in Charleston's West Side. A destruction of property complaint was made last week in the 200 block of Bream Street, according to a social media post from the Charleston Police Department.
West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice’s son, company found in civil contempt in pollution lawsuit
Bluestone Coke, a plant owned by West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice's family in Birmingham, was held in civil contempt in a lawsuit alleging they polluted the nearby Five Mile Creek, according to federal court documents.
Effort continues to merge the two West Virginia teacher unions
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) — Progress is being reported in the effort to merge the two teachers’ unions in West Virginia: The West Virginia Education Association and the American Federation of Teachers – West Virginia. The goal is to give teachers a bigger voice at the capitol and in the classroom. There are a number of […]
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 […]
PBA 50: Galaxy Lanes hosts some of bowling's finest
CHARLESTON, W. Va. (WCHS) — Professional bowling was a part of the local sports scene over the weekend in Charleston. Galaxy Lanes was the scene for some of the top names in the sport, beginning with a Friday Night Pro-Am. The actual competition got underway on Saturday and wrapped...
Lawmakers Tackle FAFSA, School Discipline And More Education Topics At August Interims
Fall classes are well under way across the state. But state lawmakers meeting at the Capitol in Charleston over the weekend learned about lingering issues with a federal form from last year. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid, commonly known as the FAFSA, unlocks both federal and state financial...
No special session on childcare in West Virginia this week
Many people were hoping there would be a Special Legislative Session this week to deal with childcare problems in West Virginia, but it didn't happen. However, that did not stop people from coming to the Capitol to lobby anyway.
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