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Mercer County Commission to discuss funding for McComas-Pinnacle Water Project at upcoming meeting
PRINCETON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Members of the Mercer County Commission will meet Tuesday for the regularly scheduled meeting of the commission at which funding for the McComas-Pinnacle Water Project will be among the topics of discussion. Also scheduled as part of Tuesday’s agenda is an accessibility grant for the Mercer County Clerk’s office, budget revisions, […]
Jacks’ score early in win over TomSox
COVINGTON – Looking to keep their Valley League Baseball playoff hopes alive, Covington picked up a rare 6-2 victory over the South Division champion Charlottesville on Sunday evening at Casey Field in Covington. The offense from the Lumberjacks attacked early and scored all six of their runs through the first four innings. In the […] The post Jacks’ score early in win over TomSox appeared first on The Virginian Review.
Woman breaks into home and drinks bottle of baby medicine
WYOMING COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A woman breaks into a home, drinks a bottle of baby medicine, and damages the property. On the morning of July 18th, 2024, Deputy Zach Cook from the Wyoming County Sheriff’s Office rushed to Wyoming County, West Virginia, to respond to a report of Breaking and Entering that was in […]
Todd Kirby takes oath of office for Raleigh County Circuit Court judge
BECKLEY, WV (WNVS) — Todd Kirby was sworn in as the newest judge on the 10th Judicial Circuit in Raleigh County on Tuesday, July 23, 2024. Kirby, who served in the West Virginia House of Delegates as a Republican representing District 44, had a private attorney’s practice in Beckley and also served as an assistant […]
WV State Fair Advanced Discounted Ticket Deadline Approaching
LEWISBURG W.Va. (WVDN) – The deadline to purchase advanced discounted tickets to the 2024 State Fair of West Virginia is Monday, July 29. Tickets may be purchased by visiting statefairofwv.com/tickets/, calling 1-800-514-ETIX (3849) or at the State Fair Box Office. The Box Office is open Monday – Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturday, […] The post WV State Fair Advanced Discounted Ticket Deadline Approaching appeared first on The Virginian Review.
What are West Virginia’s marijuana laws?
Over the last decade, West Virginia delegates and senators have argued about and modified the state’s marijuana laws. Although lawmakers legalized the drug for medical purposes in 2017, the debate over how to regulate it has continued, with politicians proposing different bills that could make marijuana possession either more or less punishable by the courts. […] What are West Virginia’s marijuana laws? appeared first on Mountain State Spotlight, West Virginia's civic newsroom.
It’s seeming less likely opioid settlement funds will help with drug epidemic
The West Virginia First Foundation was formed to distribute funds the state will receive from multiple legal settlements with opioid manufacturers and distributors. The state is expected to receive about $1 billion in settlement money over the next few years. The state will put $10 million — earned from the settlement with McKinsey & Company […] The post It’s seeming less likely opioid settlement funds will help with drug epidemic appeared first on West Virginia Watch.
Woman arrested after screaming profanity outside apartment complex
HINTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A woman was arrested after screaming profanity outside an apartment complex. On Tuesday, July 23, 2024, at approximately 8:54 AM, a Summers County Deputy was sent to Summers Landing Apartments located in Hinton, WV 25951, in response to reports of a woman screaming and using profanity outside the complex. Upon arrival, […]
Alleghany Cruisers to host Summer Cruise In
The Alleghany Cruisers will be hosting the Summer Cruise In at Cucci’s on Madison St un Covington on Friday July 26 from 5:30 pm to 9:30 pm. This nostalgic trip back to the 1950’s and 1960’s is a totally free event and is open to all types of vehicles. This event will feature a live […] The post Alleghany Cruisers to host Summer Cruise In appeared first on The Virginian Review.
Oil spilled from W.Va.'s largest well traveled 100 miles to Ohio River
COPLEY, W.Va. — In a quiet meadow along the upper reaches of the Sand Fork of the Little Kanawha River, it's hard to imagine that there was ever more hustle and bustle than the crow of a rooster. The village of Copley today is a quiet place, but, as...
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