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Woman celebrating 105th birthday still has a sharp mind, daughter says
NITRO, W.Va. (WSAZ/Gray News) - A woman recently celebrated her 105th birthday and her daughter said she still has a sharp mind. Friends and family got together to celebrate Virginia Elva Cadd, who was born August 13, 1919, in Nitro, West Virginia. She is the youngest of seven siblings. Cadd...
Federal investigation names 37 suspects in drug pipeline from California to Kentucky
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A federal drug trafficking investigation ended with nearly 40 suspects from Kentucky and California indicted, and more than a dozen are from Louisville. In a news release Wednesday, U.S. Attorney Michael A. Bennett of the Western Kentucky District said a federal grand jury indicted 37 defendants...
Pike couple arrested for getting married despite being cousins
ELKHORN CITY, Ky. — Marriage is typically a time for going on a honeymoon, but a Pike County couple went to jail instead, after police learned they allegedly lied on their marriage license about being related. Kentucky State Police received an anonymous tip that George Swiney, 52, and Amy...
Man arrested after reckless driving with child in the car
JACKSON COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A man’s reckless driving and fleeing from police leaves him facing child neglect charges. On the specified date, a detective saw a green Hummer H3 leave the address at 12482 Point Pleasant Road in Mt. Alto, Jackson County, VW. As it exited the parking lot, the vehicle accelerated quickly, swerving […]
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 […]
Warner announces nearly $1 million in Election Security Grants approved by the WV State Election Commission
Charleston, W.Va. (Hinton News) – On Monday, West Virginia’s State Election Commission (SEC) approved the latest round of Help America Vote Act (HAVA) grant applications filed by counties to further bolster election security and purchase new equipment. The bipartisan SEC voted unanimously on Monday to distribute $970,000 of grant money between all 24 counties that applied this grant cycle. County recipients are Barbour, Berkeley, Braxton, Cabell, Doddridge, Fayette, Grant, Hampshire, Hancock, Hardy, Harrison, Jackson, Kanawha, Mason, McDowell, Mercer, Monongalia, Putnam, Ritchie, Tucker, Upshur, Wayne, Wirt, and Wood. Over the past four years, the SEC has approved over $3.9 million of HAVA funding for the state’s 55 counties. Since 2017, with state and county...
West Virginia Enjoys Unseasonably Cool 70s; Warmer Days Ahead
Charleston, WV – West Virginians are experiencing an unusual break from the August heat with temperatures only reaching the mid-70s today, a pleasant surprise for this time of year. The National Weather Service (NWS) in Charleston reports that high pressure is keeping the weather cool and comfortable, with a forecasted high of 77 degrees in Charleston, 78 in Huntington, and 76 in Parkersburg.
WV’s kindergarten vaccination rates have dropped again recently. Doctors aren’t worried.
While West Virginia’s kindergarten vaccination rate continued to drop during the 2022-23 school year, it was still higher than the national average, something health care professionals attribute to the state’s strong school vaccine laws. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, in 2022-2023 — the latest for which data is available — 95.6% […]
Domestic dispute lands a husband and wife in jail
GREENBRIER COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Husband and wife arrested after a domestic dispute. On Sunday, August 18th, 2024, around 6:20 PM, Lieutenant S. W. Hudnall and Corporal T. T. Hyatt of the Greenbrier County Sheriff’s Department were sent by the Greenbrier County 911 Center to a domestic disturbance at 170 Hemlock Dr., Caldwell, WV 24925. […]
Judge refuses to dismiss claims against city in lawsuit against former Charleston chief
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — A judge on Tuesday refused to dismiss claims against the city of Charleston in a case involving former police chief James “Tyke” Hunt. Judge Jennifer Bailey sided with Chelsea McCoy during a civil hearing in her complaint against the city, Hunt and former CPD Chief of Detectives Richie Basford. It alleges sexual misconduct and abuse of power from Hunt, who was a sergeant at the time. The city had attempted to have claims of intentional infliction of emotional distress, punitive damages and wrongful termination dismissed in the case.
CAMC Enrolls Heart Failure Patients in Study for New Treatment Option
The CAMC Clinical Trials Center is enrolling patients in a clinical trial to evaluate a new treatment option for heart failure patients. The CORCINCH-HF Study is evaluating the safety and efficacy of the AccuCinch® Ventricular Restoration System, which is a new and innovative approach to treating heart failure that may help reduce symptoms, improve quality of life and potentially increase life expectancy.
Ohio’s Sen. Brown skips DNC as he secures endorsements from Lucas, Wood County Sheriffs
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown is explaining his decision to skip the Democratic National Convention to instead campaign throughout Ohio. He made a stop in Toledo on Wednesday to tout the endorsements of Wood County Sheriff Mark Wasylyshyn, a Republican, and Lucas County Sheriff Mike Navarre, a Democrat.
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