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Delegate suggests surplus could be used to build new Mildred Mitchell-Bateman Hospital
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — As West Virginia Gov. Justice touts a $826 million surplus, Delegate Amy Summers, R-Taylor, recently wrote him a letter requesting $60 million of that be allocated to an aging psychiatric hospital in Huntington. She and other lawmakers have been touring some of the state hospitals...
Tyler Childers, My Morning Jacket to perform at Healing Appalachia 2024
LEWISBURG, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The performance lineup one of the year’s most highly anticipated live events in Southern West Virginia, Healing Appalachia 2024 has been announced. Returning as the headlining act for the event will singer/songwriter Tyler Childers. Kentucky rock act, My Morning Jacket will be taking the stage as well, along with country singer/songwriter […]
Environmentalists concerned over forever chemical regulations after U.S. Supreme Court ruling
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – A U.S. Supreme Court ruling to overturn a 40-year-old precedent is raising concerns over the future of environmental regulations like the first-ever national drinking regulation. That rule would protect hundreds of millions of people from harmful chemical compounds called PFAs otherwise known as “forever chemicals.” “We know that they cause cancer. […]
Gov. Justice declares holiday for state employees on Friday, July 5, 2024
CHARLESTON, WV (WVDN) — Gov. Jim Justice has issued a proclamation, declaring Friday, July 5, 2024, as a full-day state holiday for public employees. “We should all take time to reflect on all the sacrifices made by our veterans and active duty military members this Independence Day,” Gov. Justice said. “Their sacrifices are the reason we […] The post Gov. Justice declares holiday for state employees on Friday, July 5, 2024 appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
WV State Police Issue Statement Regarding July 4 Holiday
WEST VIRGINIA (WVDN) – The West Virginia State Police released the following statement regarding the July 4 holiday: “The West Virginia State Police will be conducting statewide traffic enforcement throughout the July 4th week and weekend in an effort to keep motorists safe during holiday travel. “We would like to remind motorists to be patient […] The post WV State Police Issue Statement Regarding July 4 Holiday appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Summersville to host 4th of July Fireworks Show Thursday
SUMMERSVILLE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The City of Summersville is gearing up to host its annual 4th of July Fireworks Show this week. The fireworks display will take place at dusk on Thursday, July 4, in the lower parking lot of the Summersville Arena & Conference Center. There will be no parking available at the Conference […]
Lewisburg Rotary Club announces speaker lineup
LEWISBURG W.Va. (WVDN) – The Rotary Club of Lewisburg is pleased to announce its speaker lineup for the first quarter of its 2024-25 fiscal year. Make plans to attend their biweekly meetings from July through September to hear interesting presentations about positive things happening in the community. The Rotary Club meets on the second Monday […] The post Lewisburg Rotary Club announces speaker lineup appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Tamir Rice’s Killer Cop Timothy Loehmann Just Can’t Keep A Job
Timothy Loehmann, the police officer who shot and killed 12-year-old Tamir Rice in 2014, is once again out of a job. The post Tamir Rice’s Killer Cop Timothy Loehmann Just Can’t Keep A Job appeared first on NewsOne.
Two arrested after drugs and guns found in Raleigh County home
CRAB ORCHARD, WV (WVNS) — Two people were arrested after different amounts of drugs and multiple guns were found while an arrest warrant was being carried out. According to a press release, on July 2, 2024, deputies were serving an arrest warrant for Joshua Trotter, 43, at a home on Pebblestone Drive in the Carb […]
Fayetteville Town Council approves pay raise for police officers and clerks
FAYETTEVILLE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Fayetteville Town Council has approved pay raises for its town police officers and clerks at the department. At their regular town council meeting Tuesday evening, the Fayetteville Town Council approved an extra 75 cents per hour pay raise for all town police officers and clerks. There was no discussion among […]
Warriors In The Field Spends Memorial Day Weekend In Southern WV Serving Veterans
SUMMERS COUNTY W.Va. (WVDN) - What better way to spend the Memorial Day weekend than to hang out with a bunch of military veterans chasing wild boar? That is just what Elkins-based Warriors in the Field did at Mountain Meadow Hunting Preserve in Greenville, West Virginia. Founder Dave Whittaker and volunteers from Warriors; Johhny Ratliff, Chris Gilbert, Charlie Treadway, Leslie Hamrick, Joe and Angie Young, Tim Rose, Greg Bowman and Tom Conway were able to treat three very deserving veterans to a great weekend. Veterans on this trip were all from the US Army; Doug Geary, Morgantown, West Virginia, Melissa Ratliff,...
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