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Ohio man charged after allegedly admitting to robbing White Hall GoMart while high on fentanyl
An Ohio man has been charged after officers with the Fairmont Police Department admitting to robbing a convenience store in White Hall while he was under the influence of fentanyl.
Police searching for man following stabbing, should be considered armed and dangerous
WOOD COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Police in West Virginia are currently searching for a man who is wanted for attempted murder. The Wood County Sheriff’s Office responded to a domestic disturbance at 1882 Buckner Bend Road on Sunday, following reports of a stabbing incident. The suspect, identified as Charles Clinton Hess IV, is currently wanted […]
Betty Jean Hall, advocate who paved the way for women to enter coal mining workforce, dies at 78
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — Betty Jean Hall, an Appalachian attorney and federal administrative judge who paved the way for women to enter the coal mining workforce, has died. She was 78. Hall died Friday in Cary, N.C., where she had lived since her retirement in 2019, her daughter Tiffany Olsen told The Associated Press on Monday. The Kentucky native obtained her bachelor’s degree from Berea College in 1968 before studying law at Antioch School of Law in Washington, D.C., and founding the Tennessee-based advocacy group the Coal Employment Project, in 1977. Hall became interested in women pursuing mining careers after learning that a Tennessee mining company was refusing to even let women tour its mine – much less work there, according to a 1979 profile in The New York Times. Before Hall came on the scene, there were virtually no women in coal mining, said Davitt McAteer, who was assistant secretary for the U.S. Mine Safety and Health Administration under President Bill Clinton from 1993 to 2000.
West Virginia's personal income tax to drop by 4% next year, Gov. Justice says
West Virginians will see their personal income taxes drop by 4% in the new year, Gov. Jim Justice said. The Republican governor announced Thursday that state revenues had met the threshold to trigger the reduction, set to take effect Jan. 1. The decision was certified by Revenue Secretary Larry Pack and State Auditor JB McCuskey. The cut comes after Justice signed a 21.25% income tax reduction last year. According to the 2023 law, additional state income tax cuts can be triggered by a formula involving higher-than-anticipated annual revenue collections. Those further tax reductions cannot be larger than 10%.Justice has stressed...
West Virginia Forecast: Showers Today, Cooler Days Coming to Charleston
Charleston, WV – Residents of Charleston can expect a dynamic weather pattern this week, with varying temperatures and weather conditions. A secondary cold front is moving through today, bringing a final round of showers and thunderstorms. Temperatures will reach highs in the upper 70s, but cooler air will begin to move in by evening.
Charleston, West Virginia City Council Approves Marijuana Decriminalization Ordinance 20 to 5
The Marijuana Herald - Marijuana news and information The Charleston City Council has approved an ordinance to modify the city’s municipal code to reduce penalties associated with the possession of small amounts of marijuana. Today, the Charleston City Council passed Bill No. 8039, introduced by Councilmembers Chad Robinson and Frank Annie, by a vote of 20 to 5. The proposed law eliminates fines … Continue reading The post Charleston, West Virginia City Council Approves Marijuana Decriminalization Ordinance 20 to 5 appeared first on The Marijuana Herald.
First responders plan for new electric school bus possible emergencies
As Kanawha County Schools is progressing in their plans to add 27 electric school buses to the bus routes by next winter, the district is partnering with first responders across the county to address potential car crashes or fires involving the electric vehicles.
Pregnant woman sprayed with air freshener and hit over missing keys
MINGO COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A pregnant woman was sprayed with an air freshener and hit in the stomach over missing keys. On July 28, 2024, WPD received a complaint from a female who stated that she and her husband, Roscoe Ware, had been in a verbal dispute over missing keys before they became physical. […]
Threat reported at West Virginia middle and high school on first day of classes
MARTINSBURG, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A threat was made toward a West Virginia middle and high school this morning. According to Berkeley Springs Middle School Principal Dr. Amy Haderer and Spring Mills High School Principal Mark Salfia, this morning, an online threat was reported, prompting immediate action from law enforcement. Following a thorough investigation, the threat […]
Unseasonably cool temperatures expected for the start of the work week
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - Scattered showers are spread across Ohio and West Virginia as a low pressure continues to move past to our north. The cold front associated with the system slowed down which is why temperatures managed to climb to the mid 80s today, though it is working its way through the area this evening. Overnight the showers will taper off behind the cold front as temperatures fall to the mid 60s.
Charleston Sternwheel Regatta generates $38.8 million, boosts local businesses
Charleston, W.Va (WCHS) — The Charleston Sternwheel Regatta generated 38.8 million dollars this year and local businesses say they felt the economic gain from it. That 38.8 million comes from the estimated quarter of a million visitors the Regatta attracted. Charleston Mayor Amy Goodwin said this year was the biggest yet and local businesses say they're ready to see what next year's Regatta brings.
Sunday service after roof collapse
CABELL COUNTY, W.Va. (WSAZ) - A Sunday service at a church in Barboursville is still blocked off by police tape after a partial roof collapse. The community at Elmwood Mission Baptist Church is not slowing down despite the obstacle they are working to overcome. One phrase Pastor Matt Waskey said...
Weather Cooperating For Supermoon Viewing This Week
WOAY-TV (Oak Hill, WV): Canadian high pressure pushing in behind a cold front will bring an extended period of dry weather and clear skies. The next threat for rain will be a week from Tuesday, so August 27. Fog tonight in the river valleys will limit viewing of the Supermoon. However, each night through the remainder of the week thereafter will be clear with great viewing weather. Temperatures will be fall-like until midweek and then we are off to the races!
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