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‘Moonshiners’ star serves up faith and flavor at The Tickles Table
Do you like tasty, home-style food cooked from scratch? If so, it is highly recommended to stop for a meal at The Tickles Table, located at 3938 S Boston Hwy, Ringgold, VA 24586. The restaurant (which is truck driver-friendly with plenty of parking) is open Tuesday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.; and Wednesday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. (closed Sunday and Monday). Call-in orders are welcome at 434-799-2070. Doordash was added on June 27.
Garrett Regional Medical Center welcomes Aster Berhane, MD, to Garrett Medical Group in LaVale
Garrett Regional Medical Center (GRMC) welcomes Aster Berhane, MD, to WVU Medicine Garrett Medical Group in LaVale. Dr. Berhane received her medical degree from Wayne State University School of Medicine in Detroit, MI. She spent two years in an internal medicine residency program at Wayne, in the Detroit Medical Center. She obtained her undergraduate degree at Andrews University/Adventist University of East Africa, Kenya (affiliate university) in Berrien Springs, MI.
What’s the point of a surplus if West Virginians are suffering from lack of child care providers
Gov Jim Justice announced recently that the state’s revenue collections for fiscal year 2024 were about $826 million above estimates. The governor often brags about state surpluses and more money coming in than estimated — meanwhile, West Virginians are suffering because state agencies are underfunded. There are many examples of this, but because Justice wants […] The post What’s the point of a surplus if West Virginians are suffering from lack of child care providers appeared first on West Virginia Watch.
West Virginia Dem candidates spend little as summer campaigns kick off
The first campaign finance reports since May’s primary election were filed this week, showing that Republicans in nearly all contested state-level races are vastly outspending and outraising their Democratic opponents. The reports cover a two-month period between April 29 and June 30, meaning they include about two weeks of information before the May 14 primary, […] The post West Virginia Dem candidates spend little as summer campaigns kick off appeared first on West Virginia Watch.
U.S. House committee advances bill that would halt application of new silica dust rule
The U.S. House Appropriations Committee voted last week to advance an appropriations bill for the federal Department of Labor that contains a provision to block the implementation of a newly finalized rule meant to limit coal miners’ exposure to dangerous silica dust. The bill previously passed a subcommittee and, on Wednesday, passed the full Appropriations Committee 31-25 with no amendments that […] The post U.S. House committee advances bill that would halt application of new silica dust rule appeared first on Virginia Mercury.
Berkeley Medical Center Resumes Surgical Operations After Flooding
Patients seeking surgical care in the Eastern Panhandle can now return to the operating rooms of the Berkeley Medical Center in Martinsburg. In late May, a construction mishap caused extensive flooding in the facility’s 10 inpatient operating rooms, forcing their indefinite closure and temporarily suspending non-emergency medical services. Patients were referred to other nearby hospitals like the Jefferson Medical Center in the town of Ranson.
988 Suicide and Crisis Hotline celebrates 2 years of service
(WTRF) — It is a service that has saved many lives and helped thousands of people throughout the Mountain State. First Choice Services is celebrating two full years of its 988 Suicide and Crisis Hotline today. A spokesperson for First Choice Services says over the past two years they have seen 3 times the amount of […]
Drought and extreme heat negatively impacts local farms
HINTON, WV (WVNS) – Farmers rely on rain during the summer season to produce crops, to ensure their livestock have plenty to eat and drink, and to make their living. However, the ongoing drought all across our region is massively complicating things. One local farmer, Mark Meador, told 59News how this drought has affected his […]
W.Va. DNR urges precaution with hiking in the heat
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - With temperatures hitting 90 degrees for 23 of the past 30 days, the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources says outdoor enthusiasts need to take precautions and plan ahead. Michelle Foster, of Hurricane, exercises on a regular basis. Monday’s heat caused her to opt for the...
Strong thunderstorms expected Tuesday night in WV, OH and KY
(WOWK) – We are seeing oppressive heat to start the work week, but StormTracker 13 Meteorologists predict a cold front will bring some relief later this week. Starting Tuesday evening strong thunderstorms will start to pass through the region bringing in the potential for heavy rain, high winds and hail. Take a look at the […]
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