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West Virginia: Independence Day Severe Weather Alert
West Virginia is expected to have active weather starting late Wednesday night and continuing into the Fourth of July holiday weekend. The National Weather Service in Charleston, West Virginia, reports that significant storms with the possibility of lightning and wind gusts that could cause damage are predicted for Thursday. When thunderstorms are present, residents are recommended to seek cover.
WV DNR showcase new dive team to aid in underwater searches
HINTON, WV (WVNS) – Wednesday, July 3, 2024 is a big day for West Virginia, as the West Virginia Department of Natural Resources deployed a new dive team. The DNR’s duty is to cover land and water, but now they are finally able to go underwater to better serve West Virginia. The West Virginia Department […]
States win challenge to Biden administration’s LNG ban
A group of states won a challenge to the Biden administration’s ban on liquefied natural gas exports. President Joe Biden halted all new LNG exports to countries without free trade agreements on Jan. 26. A group of 17 states sued the Biden administration over the move, winning a stay “in its entirety, effective immediately,” on […]
West Virginia man escapes from Correctional Center after being allowed to go to church on Sunday
West Virginia officials are looking for a man from the Mountain State that escaped a correctional center. Officials say Gregory Dale Stewart escaped from the Parkersburg Correctional Center while he was on furlough to go to church on Sunday.
Raleigh County Commission appoints new members to serve on county boards
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — Raleigh County Commission approved the appointments of 15 new board members to county boards during the regular commission meeting on Tuesday, July 2, 2024. The New River Gorge Regional Development Authority and Coalfield Expressway Board were two of the board appointments. Raleigh County Commission president Greg Duckworth said the new board […]
Mountain State Spotlight Explains: Should West Virginians care about the state’s bond rating?
Back in 2017, Gov. Jim Justice stood before state senators and delegates and told them West Virginia had “a $500 million hole in the bucket” and warned that this hole in the state budget would grow to $700 million the next year. During his first State of the State address, Justice came out from behind […] Mountain State Spotlight Explains: Should West Virginians care about the state’s bond rating? appeared first on Mountain State Spotlight, West Virginia's civic newsroom.
Babydog is not West Virginia’s Li’l Sebastian. She’s ‘puppaganda.’
On West Virginia Day, Gov. Jim Justice held a dedication to the four new murals in the state Capitol rotunda. The next day, we heard rumors that Babydog, Justice’s prized English bulldog, was in the murals. Sure enough, when I looked through the state Legislature’s photo gallery, there she was … right between a painter […] The post Babydog is not West Virginia’s Li’l Sebastian. She’s ‘puppaganda.’ appeared first on West Virginia Watch.
Ex-girlfriend activates ex-boyfriend’s debit card to make purchases
RALEIGH COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – An ex-girlfriend faces charges after activating and using a debit card in her ex-boyfriend’s name. On June 10, 2024, a male victim filed a walk-in complaint at the West Virginia State Police Beckley Detachment regarding fraudulent debit card use. Scott stated he had never owned any credit or debit card […]
Covington Blood Drive: Give the gift of life on Tuesday, July 9
COVINGTON, Va. (VR) – Red Cross is hosting a blood drive at the First Christian Church, located at 231 E. Fudge Street in Covington, on Tuesday, July 9. The event will be held in the fellowship hall at the Family Life Center and will run from 11.00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. providing ample opportunity for […] The post Covington Blood Drive: Give the gift of life on Tuesday, July 9 appeared first on The Virginian Review.
Covington Division of police warns community of new active phone scam
Police Chief, Christopher Smith of the Covington Police department has been made aware of a new and sophisticated type of phone scam. Several citizens have commented on social media or stopped by the station and reported receiving the fraudulent calls. The individuals targeted are often elderly and called by someone claiming to be from the […] The post Covington Division of police warns community of new active phone scam appeared first on The Virginian Review.
Marvel Center to offer new ‘Summer STEAM Program’
RUPERT, WV – The Marvel Center is launching a new STEAM Summer program beginning on July 15, 2024, at their center in Rupert. Designed to inspire and empower students in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics, the program aims to cultivate a generation of creative thinkers and problem solvers between kindergarten and eighth grade.
Judge dismisses federal lawsuit over West Virginia prison and jail conditions
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit that sought to force West Virginia to spend $330 million to improve prison and jail conditions statewide and fill worker vacancies. U.S. District Judge Irene Berger ruled Tuesday in Beckley in favor of motions by Gov. Jim Justice...
Behind the scenes: Alderson’s Fourth of July Celebration
ALDERSON, WV (WVNS) — One of the biggest Fourth of July celebrations in the state takes place in Alderson. Alderson’s celebration spans over a week and includes various activities and events to celebrate the holiday. Beginning on June 29th, the Alderson Fourth of July celebration is already in full swing. Of course, the big day is […]
Senator Capito tours reinvigorated Form Energy site, forecasts regional uplift
WEIRTON, W.Va. — West Virginia U.S. Senator Shelly Moore Capito made her way to Weirton on Monday to tour Form Energy's Factory 1 and she said a lot has changed since the last time she was here three years ago. "There's no comparison as to where the flat land...
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