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Summers County Launches Text-to-911 Service
HINTON W.Va. (Hinton News) – Summers County’s 911 Center activated text-to-911 service Wednesday morning, becoming the 28th county Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) in West Virginia to offer the emergency communication option. The new service is a requirement for meeting Next Generation 911 standards and provides an alternative way to contact emergency services for people with hearing and speech impairments, those who are unable to speak safely, or those who do not understand English. To use the service, people should open a text message window, type 911 in the “to” field, and describe the emergency in the message. The 911 Center will receive the sender’s location and other data. Dispatchers can also send text messages and translate them into 20 languages. For questions or comments about the service, contact Summers County’s 911 Center at 304-466-5613 or through Facebook Messenger. The post Summers County Launches Text-to-911 Service appeared first on The Hinton News.
Comedy Night at The Ritz Theatre
HINTON W.Va. (Hinton News) – A night of laughter is coming to Hinton as the Ritz Theatre hosts a comedy show on August 22. Doors open at 7 p.m. with the show starting at 8 p.m. Headlining the event is Seattle-based comedian Andrew Rivers, who has opened for Christopher Titus and is currently on tour with Steve Hofstetter. Rivers has also released several comedy specials, including one on Dry Bar Comedy. Opening for Rivers is Luke Severeid, a Pittsburgh comedian who recently reached the semifinals of the San Francisco & Seattle Comedy International Comedy Competition. Local comedian Chase Jobe will host the evening. Jobe, a Hinton native, has been making a name for himself on the comedy circuit and was a finalist in the Caravan Comedy Contest in Louisville, Kentucky, earlier this year. Tickets are available at ritzwv.com. The post Comedy Night at The Ritz Theatre appeared first on The Hinton News.
Logan County first responders leap into action, reuniting escaped kangaroo with its owner
VERDUNVILLE, W.Va. (WCHS) — First responders hopped into action Friday after a kangaroo delayed morning commuters in Logan County. Dispatchers received multiple calls after the critter escaped its enclosure and was spotted along Mud Fork Road in Verdunville. Deputies responded to the area and learned the owners adopted the...
A Virginia middle school receives threatening phone call; police intervene
BLUEFIELD, VA (WVNS)– It’s only the second day of school for Tazewell County in Virginia, but already a threat was made- causing police to intervene. Early Friday morning on August 16, 2024, Graham Middle School received a dangerous threat by phone, according to the Bluefield Virginia Police Department. Officers immediately responded to the threat and […]
Former Robert C. Byrd Wendy’s to become tobacco & vape shop
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Recently erected signage at the former Robert C. Byrd Wendy’s location indicates that the inactive restaurant building will be the among the latest in the area to be converted into a local smoke shop. The development follows the confirmation of the similarly inactive Khan’s Fried Chicken and Gyros location on South […]
Attorneys establish website for claimants of Southern Regional Jail lawsuit settlement
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — A federal judge has granted preliminary approval of a $4 million class action lawsuit settlement with the State of West Virginia filed by inmates against Southern Regional Jail. One of the attorneys representing the inmates, Stephen New, said a website was established during the week of August 12, 2024 for claimants. […]
Governor Glenn Youngkin Announces Stand Tall – Stay Strong – Succeed Together Initiative to Improve Reentry Success, Prevent Recidivism
RICHMOND, VA (VR) – Governor Glenn Youngkin issued Executive Order 36, formally establishing the Stand Tall – Stay Strong – Succeed Together Initiative (Stand Tall Initiative), a first-in-the-nation proactive, dynamic, data-driven and comprehensive across-government approach, to support reentry success and prevent recidivism. “Every single returning Virginian has the opportunity to be a testimonial of hope or a recidivism statistic. Today, […] The post Governor Glenn Youngkin Announces Stand Tall – Stay Strong – Succeed Together Initiative to Improve Reentry Success, Prevent Recidivism appeared first on The Virginian Review.
Experience West Virginia flavors at the State Fair’s ‘West Virginia Grown Country Store’
FAIRLEA, WV (LOOTPRESS) – For those looking to savor the authentic taste of West Virginia, the “West Virginia Grown Country Store” at the State Fair of West Virginia is a must-visit. Operated by the West Virginia Department of Agriculture (WVDA), this store showcases food and drink products from vendors across the state during the Fair’s […]
Thousands of WV kids could lose child care. State mum on plans to fix it.
Child care in West Virginia is facing a funding cliff, according to lawmakers and advocates, that could push thousands of kids from child care assistance by next month. As the crisis looms, the governor and state Department of Human Services haven’t offered concrete information about how they’ll fix the problem. State lawmakers are doubtful about […]
Monroe County Courthouse News 8-15-24
Marriages Nicholas Blaine Haynes to Katrinia Lynn Welch; Brayden Reo Pence to Kauany Gabriely Mittelstadt. Fiduciaries James K. Miller, Executor of the Lacy Alene Miller estate. Land Transfers Donald L. Dawson and Brenda S. Dawson to Stuart Johnston and Jamie Johnston, 9.047 acres, Red Sulphur District; Alderson Presbyterian Church by the Designee and Fred M. […] The post Monroe County Courthouse News 8-15-24 appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
49th House district candidate Q&A: Stanley Adkins and Jean Nutter respond to Nicholas County resident’s questions
County voters said they want to see more development of important services. We asked the candidates for this district seat what they would do to support their part of West Virginia. 49th House district candidate Q&A: Stanley Adkins and Jean Nutter respond to Nicholas County resident’s questions appeared first on Mountain State Spotlight, West Virginia's civic newsroom.
Eight years after historic floods, Nicholas County is still rebuilding. Voters there want politicians to push for more development
People from Summersville to Richwood said they would like to see political candidates support the development of schools, housing and activity centers in their county. Eight years after historic floods, Nicholas County is still rebuilding. Voters there want politicians to push for more development appeared first on Mountain State Spotlight, West Virginia's civic newsroom.
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