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Man arrested after growing marijuana plants
MERCER COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A Mercer County man is facing charges after State Police found he was growing marijuana plants. On July 17, 2024, members of the West Virginia State Police (WVSP) Princeton Detachment were conducting a marijuana eradication operation in Mercer County. An aerial unit contacted the troopers and directed them to the […]
Candice Helms won’t take no for an answer in Summers County revitalization efforts
In 2015, Candice Helms moved from Austin, Texas, to Hinton, West Virginia. Austin is a hip, boom town where everyone wants to be these days. Just this week, Elon Musk announced plans to relocate some of his businesses there. But Candice sees it differently. “Don’t get me wrong; I loved...
24 Hours of Appalachia ‘Miners and Loggers Delight’ promises economic boost and supports charitable causes
Hinton, WV and southern West Virginia is set to welcome thrill-seekers and adventure enthusiasts from across the nation for the highly anticipated event, “24 Hours of Appalachia: Miners and Loggers Delight,” taking place on July 26-28, 2024. This exhilarating 24-hour endurance rally is expected to draw a sizable...
Greater Beckley Christian Middle School Girls Basketball Program has 9-0 season
BECKLEY W.Va. (Hinton News) - A big congratulations to the Greater Beckley Christian Middle School Girls Basketball Program for an outstanding performance in going 9-0 and being the 2024 Beckley Summer League Middle School Champions! The team includes girls from multiple counties including Summers. The post Greater Beckley Christian Middle School Girls Basketball Program has 9-0 season appeared first on The Hinton News.
UPDATE: Fayette County 911 outage now resolved
UPDATE: Friday, July 19, 2024 @ 8:19 AM | FAYETTEVILLE, WV (WVNS)– An outage affecting Fayette County 911 services has now been resolved, and all 911 lines are back up and operational. Fayette County 911 administrators confirmed this morning on Friday, July 19, 2024 that the outage previously blocking calls to both emergency and non-emergency […]
Motorcycle accident closes one lane of I-77 northbound in Raleigh County
RALEIGH COUNTY, WV (WVNS) — A motorcycle accident was reported on I-77 northbound in Raleigh County. According to West Virginia Turnpike Dispatch, a motorcycle accident occurred on I-77 northbound at mile marker 33 between Ghent and Beckley between 2:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. closing the right lane of I-77 northbound. The extend of injuries are […]
West Virginia governor’s bulldog gets her own bobblehead after GOP convention appearance
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice’s English bulldog is getting her own bobblehead. The National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum in Milwaukee announced plans Friday for a bobblehead doll for the 60-pound (27-kilogram) Babydog. It comes after her appearance on stage with the governor at the Republican National Convention in the city on Tuesday night.
The Health Plan opens scholarship program to West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine students
WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) — There is some exciting news for medical students looking to attend what is the largest medical school in West Virginia thanks to one local organization. For over a decade, the Health Plan has provided over $3 million in scholarships to over 50 medical and nursing students who plan to practice in […]
Lawsuit could be filed over painting of Babydog in West Virginia State Capitol
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) — She may be one of the most loved pets in America right now, but a painting of Babydog may now be the subject of a legal fight. Attorney Harvey Peyton has been contacted by people concerned about Babydog’s image being painted into a historic mural in the Capitol Rotunda. He wants […]
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