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West Virginia sends $12M to state's volunteer fire departments
(The Center Square) – West Virginia again is sending $12 million to fire departments and emergency services across the state. The measure was funded through House Bill 5128, with Gov. Jim Justice holding a ceremonial signing of the bill joined by the West Virginia Firemen’s Association. The bill sends $6 million to the state’s Fire Protection Fund, where it will be evenly distributed to volunteer fire departments across the state...
Attorney for accused murderer in Amber Spradlin case facing contempt of court
PRESTONSBURG, Ky. (WYMT) - One attorney is facing a possible contempt of court charge after questions were raised about the validity of a motion to dismiss a murder indictment. Michael Kent “M.K.” McKinney’s attorney, Randy Martin O’Neal, filed a motion last week to dismiss the indictment against M.K. McKinney, who...
WVNLA offering scholarship to horticulture and landscape students
CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The West Virginia Nursery & Landscape Association is accepting applications for students studying horticulture and landscape architecture, as well as greenhouse management for its Marcus W. Rennix Memorial Scholarship program. The WVNLA will be accepting applications for the program through September 30, 2024. Successful applicants should be in-state residents who have […]
West Virginia State Senator Michael Maroney arrested
UPDATE: Senate President Craig Blair (R-Berkeley) released the following statement on Wednesday morning: “Above all, I am deeply concerned for our friend and colleague, Senator Mike Maroney. The facts that have emerged are troubling, and I am disappointed. However, in this time, our primary focus is on the well-being of Senator Maroney. To give him […]
Gov. Jim Justice orders flags to be flown at half-staff on Wednesday, August 14, in honor of former Delegate Ron Fragale
CHARLESTON, WV — Gov. Jim Justice has ordered all United States and West Virginia flags at the Capitol Complex and state-owned facilities in Harrison County to be displayed at half-staff from dawn to dusk on Wednesday, August 14, 2024, in commemoration of the distinguished life and service of former West Virginia Delegate, Ron Fragale.
Riverside High School announces installation of new concealed weapons detection system
BELLE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Riverside High School is gearing up for the start of the new academic year, which will officially begin on August 16th. Principal Stephen W. Loftis Jr. has announced information regarding class start time and a new concealed weapons detection system that will be put in place. Parents and guardians are reminded […]
Floyd man charged with attempted burglary, endangering officers
GRETHEL, Ky. — A Floyd County man was arrested on multiple charges after deputies say he charged at them with a knife while they were responding to an attempted break-in. Police were called to a Grethel home Sunday night, after a couple reported that Mitchell Williams, 40, was trying to break down their door, armed with a knife and threatening to kill them.
Bonnie’s Bus to offer mammograms in Clendenin, Belle, and Hamlin
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Bonnie’s Bus mobile mammography unit will visit Kanawha and Lincoln counties offering three-dimensional (3D) digital screening mammograms and breast care education to women. A service of WVU Medicine – WVU Hospitals and the WVU Cancer Institute, Bonnie’s Bus will be at:
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