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New Almost Heaven Swing unveiled at Huntington’s Rotary Park
HUNTINGTON, WV (WOWK) – The West Virginia Department of Tourism has unveiled one of its most popular tourist attractions in a new location. The department’s Almost Heaven Swings have become iconic locations to snap that perfect Mountain State photo. On Friday, a new Almost Heaven Swing was unveiled at Rotary Park in Huntington. The area […]
Logan's veteran-preferred senior housing complex ready to welcome first tenants next week
LOGAN, W.Va. (WCHS) — U.S. Air Force Veteran Roger Ramey walked through the new Loganwood Apartments on Friday for one of the final times before residents begin to move in. The four-story apartment building in Logan with thirty-three units is preparing to welcome new tenants next week and most of them will be veterans.
National Cell Phone Courtesy Month
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - July is Cell Phone Courtesy Month. It’s aimed at helping people reset and evaluate their phone habits. Chad Hackman from AT&T joined Susan to give viewers tech etiquette tips to avoid being “that” person. For more information, visit: att.com.
Raleigh County man arrested after stealing car title, $10,000 worth of collectible coins
CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A Raleigh County man has been arrested after stealing a car title and $10,000 worth of collectible coins. According to a criminal complaint, on Saturday, June 29, 2024, at 3:49 PM, police were dispatched to a residence on Kanawha Blvd West in Charleston, following a report of stolen goods from a […]
WV medical schools now funded by insurance premiums instead of soda tax
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – Many may not know it, but every time a bottle of soda has been purchased in West Virginia since 1951, there’s been a small tax on the bottle used to fund medical schools across the state. However, that tax is no longer in effect starting this month because of a 2022 […]
Gov. Justice announces over $5 million in grant funding for various projects throughout West Virginia
CHARLESTON, WV (WVDN) — Gov. Jim Justice announced the distribution of $5.38 million in grant awards for projects throughout West Virginia. The West Virginia Child Advocacy Center (CAC) Grant program awarded $2,118,688 to 22 projects addressing child abuse and neglect. The West Virginia National Criminal History Improvement Program (NCHIP) awarded $2,465,660 to two organizations to improve the timeliness […] The post Gov. Justice announces over $5 million in grant funding for various projects throughout West Virginia appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
2024 West Virginia Broadcasting Hall of Fame inductees announced
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – The West Virginia Broadcasting Hall of Fame has announced its inductees for the class of 2024. The Broadcasting HoF’s induction ceremony is set for 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024, at the Museum of Radio and Technology in Huntington. The inductees for this year include: Tom Resler, Hall of Fame committee […]
$87.5 Million will be used to replace West Virginia Bridge over the Ohio River
A West Virginia bridge that has been closed since December, will be getting $87.5 million in funds to get it replaced. U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee and member of the Appropriations Committee, announced $87.5 million to replace the Market Street Bridge over the Ohio River in Brooke County.
Gov. Justice announces 4% personal income tax cut trigger, marching West Virginia closer to eliminating tax
CHARLESTON, WV (WVDN) — Gov. Jim Justice announced that an additional 4% reduction in personal income tax rates will take effect on January 1, 2025. The reduction was triggered after the state’s revenue collections surpassed the rate of inflation, as stipulated in House Bill 2526, which the Governor signed in 2023. This trigger puts the state on a path to eliminating […] The post Gov. Justice announces 4% personal income tax cut trigger, marching West Virginia closer to eliminating tax appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
First Alert Forecast - Storms tonight, hot temps tomorrow
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - For the rest of the night, we are expecting a line of strong to severe thunderstorms to move through the region. They will produce gusty winds and heavy rain as they move through. All storms should be out by around 8-9 PM. As the storm system moves through, it is expected to die down.
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