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WV Dems call for Justice to drop out of Senate race as financial issues pile up for Greenbrier
As financial struggles and allegations against companies owned by Gov. Jim Justice and his family continue to build — with new developments this week showing the Greenbrier Hotel Corporation is four months delinquent on payments to its employee health fund — the West Virginia Democratic Party on Tuesday called for Justice to drop out of […]
Thurmond no longer least used Amtrak station in West Virginia
MONTGOMERY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Amtrak ridership in West Virginia reached a total of 31,943 passengers during Fiscal Year 2023, with trains serving ten stations across the state. Amtrak operates up to four trains per day in West Virginia, including the long-distance Capitol Limited and Cardinal routes, which connect residents to major cities like Chicago, Washington, […]
Plane makes emergency landing at W.Va. International Yeager Airport
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — UPDATED, 9:14 p.m. 8/20/24:. West Virginia International Yeager Airport workers said the runway has reopened after a plane had to make an emergency landing on Tuesday evening. Paige Withrow, a spokeswoman for the airport, said that shortly after 6 p.m., a pilot had to make...
Bridgeport Looks to Make Return Trip to Charleston as Youthful Cheer Squad Putting in Preseason Work
Although you will see Bridgeport High School’s 2024-25 cheerleading squad at plenty of sporting activities in the weeks and months ahead, the team’s main round of competition will not begin until November. It is on Nov. 9, at Lincoln High School, that regional competition for Class AAA Region...
Reviving West Virginia’s Downtowns
Throughout the Mountain State, revitalization efforts are bringing new life to downtown areas, helping transform them into vibrant hubs of community and commerce. Organizations like Main Street Martinsburg (MSM), RenewAll and Charleston Urban Works (CUW) are working to better their downtown areas with help from volunteers, sponsors and organizational partners.
Innovative Solutions: Philanthropy in Action
Navigating the complex landscape of economic issues and societal challenges requires more than a one-size-fits-all approach. Philanthropy, though not always the first solution that comes to mind, plays a crucial role in addressing these multifaceted issues. Broadband. In addition to the work Generation West Virginia (GWV) does to address workforce...
Logan Middle School to start classes Wednesday
LOGAN, W.Va. — Students in Logan County Schools started the new year Monday with the exception of those who attend Logan Middle School. The year for those students will start Wednesday after construction operations during the summer months. Deputy Logan County School Superintendent Josh Brumfield said they needed a...
Fairmont State's Dr. Raymond Alvarez Reappointed to West Virginia Nursing Home Administrators Licensing Board by Gov. Justice
Dr. M. Raymond Alvarez, professor of healthcare management at Fairmont State University, has been reappointed by Gov. Jim Justice to the West Virginia Nursing Home Administrators Licensing Board. He was originally appointed in October of 2021 and his term will now extend until June 2029. This board plays a crucial role in ensuring that all nursing home administrators obtain their NHA (nursing home administrator) license to work in West Virginia nursing homes.
The Canteen is Now Open for Business at Eastpointe
The opening of one of the most highly anticipated local restaurants in recent memory has taken place at the Eastpointe Shopping Plaza in Clarksburg. Late last week, The Canteen had a soft opening followed by an official opening for business. The hours listed were from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on.
Charleston man accused of tossing crying infant onto couch, causing injuries, records say
KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. (WCHS) — A Charleston man was charged after deputies said he tossed a baby because it wouldn’t stop crying, court records said. David Allen Davis, 23, is charged with child abuse resulting in injury after an incident earlier this month that resulted in a 5-week-old infant suffering a fracture and hemorrhage, according to a criminal complaint filed in Kanawha County Magistrate Court.
Man accused of shooting Kanawha County deputy in hand pleads guilty
KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. (WCHS) — A man accused of shooting a Kanawha County deputy in the hand during a chase earlier this year pleaded guilty Tuesday. Nathan Oxley, 44, of Sissonville pleaded guilty to attempted murder, malicious wounding, use of a firearm during the commission of a felony, wanton endangerment with a firearm and being a prohibited person in possession of a firearm in the case of a February 2024 chase and shooting.
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