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Metro 911 to host Mt. Olive Pickle Eating Contest next week
NITRO, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Like pickles? Think you can out-eat other pickle lovers in West Virginia? Then you may be able to win $100. The annual Mt. Olive pickle eating contest will take place on Friday, July 12th, starting at 6:15 PM in Nitro. The event is being hosted by Metro 911. Participants will compete […]
West Virginia Independence Day Plans Threatened by Storms
Charleston, WV – West Virginia residents are preparing for a wet Fourth of July as meteorologists predict a day of showers and thunderstorms. The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a marginal (level 1) risk for severe thunderstorms and excessive rainfall throughout the holiday. According to the US...
Storms expected on July 4th in WV, KY and OH
(WOWK) — Showers and storms are expected in the 13 News viewing area on the 4th of July. Luckily the rain won’t last all day and there is a good chance that most of the showers will be done during the evening at fireworks display time (around 10 p.m. in most areas). Storms on Thursday […]
Kermit's McKneely named as Osborne's replacement at Poca
Michael “MJ” McKneely has an exciting new gig. And that is being the head basketball coach at Poca High School, his alma mater. McKneely, the head coach the last two years at Kermit Middle School, replaces legendary Poca Coach Allen Osborne, who retired recently after leading the Dots' program to three state championships and more than 700 wins spanning 44 years.
West Virginia and parts of Ohio warned against possible monkey adoption scam
Primate lovers in Ohio and West Virginia are being warned of a possible scam perpetuated by an online company advertising the breeding and selling of exotic monkeys. The Better Business Bureau serving the Canton Region and Greater West Virginia Area has received numerous complaints against a Canton, Ohio, company called General Monkeys For Adoption. General […]
Future Nurses Get Hands-On Experience at West Virginia Junior Nursing Academy
Twenty-five eager students traded in their summer relaxation for stethoscopes and scrubs last week at the West Virginia Junior Nursing Academy, a collaborative program hosted by Bluefield State University (BSU) and WVU Medicine Princeton Community Hospital (PCH). The three-day academy, designed for students entering high school, offered an immersive experience...
West Virginia’s soft drink tax is repealed this week
Beginning this week, for the first time in more than 70 years, West Virginia has no tax on soft drinks. Lawmakers approved a bill repealing the tax during the 2022 regular legislative session. The legislation repealed the tax effective July 1. During his revenue report Monday, Gov. Jim Justice noted the tax had been eliminated […] The post West Virginia’s soft drink tax is repealed this week appeared first on West Virginia Watch.
Hope Scholarship eligibility to expand in 2026-2027 school year
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – More students will be eligible for the Hope Scholarship Program in the 2026-2027 academic year. According to West Virginia State Treasurer Riley Moore, the state met the law requirements to open up the scholarship program applications to all of West Virginia’s school-age children for the 2026-2027 academic year. The Hope Scholarship […]
Crestview Village Apartment tenants furious about road damage
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) – Tenants at Crestview Village Apartments are furious over the conditions of their road. About 4 years ago, Crestview Drive was permanently damaged due to the high volume of logging trucks doing work around the former governor’s mansion on Crestview. At the time, West Virginia Governor Jim Justice had property in the […]
West Virginia launches new portal for accessing vaccine records
CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The West Virginia Department of Health’s Bureau for Public Health has introduced a new tool for residents to access their vaccine records. Through the MyIRMobile system, patients can now view their immunization history and print their official records. Speaking about the initiative, Sec. Sherri Young emphasized the importance of immunizations in […]
Kirby appointed judge, resigns from House of Delegates
Gov. Jim Justice has appointed Del. Todd Kirby to be circuit judge in Raleigh County. He replaces Judge Robert Burnside, who announced last year he would not seek reelection. Kirby, R-Raleigh, resigned from the House of Delegates effective Tuesday, according to the letter he sent to House Speaker Roger Hanshaw Tuesday. “I am grateful for […] The post Kirby appointed judge, resigns from House of Delegates appeared first on West Virginia Watch.
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