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Herd Women’s Golf Earns Honor As WGCA All-Scholar Team
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – Marshall's Women's Golf program continues to be honored for its team academic excellence, earning the distinction as a WGCA All-Scholar Team for 2023-24. Marshall finished the 2023-24 year with a 3.916 Team GPA, which tied them for No. 2 in the nation. It also marked the...
Latest ‘Almost Heaven’ swing unveiled at Huntington’s Rotary Park
HUNTINGTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The most recent “Almost Heaven” swing addition has been unveiled at Huntington’s Rotary Park. Located approximately 200 yards from the upper parking lot/trailhead, the addition was made possible through the efforts of the Greater Huntington Parks & Recreation District along with the City of Huntington Convention & Visitors Bureau. “We are […]
Crews from multiple departments fight fire in Boone County
MADISON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - Crews from a number of fire departments were fighting a structure fire Monday night on State Street in Madison, Boone County 911 dispatchers said. Dispatchers say it was reported just after 8:30 p.m. at an abandoned apartment building in the 100 block of State Street. The...
Trial begins for Ohio's controversial transgender health care and women's sports law
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The trial began Monday for Ohio’s controversial transgender health care and women’s sports law. The law was supposed to go into effect in April, but the ACLU of Ohio sued, arguing it violates the state constitution. A judge then issued a temporary restraining order on the law.
Charleston set to host 2024 West Virginia Book Festival
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — The capital city is set to host an annual festival for bookworms this fall, featuring several bestselling authors. The 2024 West Virginia Book Festival has been scheduled for Oct. 19 at the Charleston Coliseum, offering workshops, presentations, vendors and children’s programs, according to a news release from organizers.
Thomas B. Wright III establishes scholarship for students in the Lewis College of Business
The Marshall University Foundation has announced the establishment of the Thomas B. Wright III Scholarship to benefit students in the Lewis College of Business and Brad D. Smith Schools of Business. This scholarship is generously endowed by Thomas B. Wright III. After earning a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in...
Old Story, New Headlines: WV Couple Adopts Black Children to Use as “Slaves”
From The Big Ideas, Think Kids’ Newsletter for July 2024. Back in early October, a Kanawha County couple was arrested on charges of gross child neglect creating a substantial risk of injury upon discovery of three children who were held captive in a shed on their property in Sissonville.
Central Greenbrier’s State Title Chase Begins Friday
FAIRLEA- The Central Greenbrier 11–12-year-old all-star team is gearing up for the state tournament which begins later this week on Friday, July 19 when Central meets Tygart Valley at 4:30 in Chapmanville. The opening ceremonies will take place on the 18th. Central Greenbrier steamrolled through District 4 on their way to an undefeated championship and […] The post Central Greenbrier’s State Title Chase Begins Friday appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Roane County bypass to open to traffic ahead of schedule
ROANE COUNTY, W.Va. (WCHS) — A major construction project in Roane County is set to open ahead of schedule. The Scott Miller Hill Bypass on U.S. 33 near Spencer will open to traffic Thursday, according to a news release from the West Virginia Department of Transportation. The opening will be two months earlier than originally planned.
Crews searching for man they believe drowned at Sutton Lake, officials say
BRAXTON COUNTY, W.Va. (WCHS) — Rescue teams are searching for a man who they believe drowned Monday at Sutton Lake in Braxton County, law enforcement said. West Virginia Division of Natural Resources officers said a 25-year-old Charleston man was on a boat with family members when a child began experiencing trouble in the water.
Woman who awakened from two-year coma in 2022 to identify her brother as her attacker dies
JACKSON COUNTY, W.Va. (WCHS) — A woman who awakened from a two-year coma in 2022 to identify her brother as the person who brutally beat her has died. Wanda Palmer, 53, of Ravenswood died on July 12 at WVU Thomas Memorial Hospital, according to an obituary. Jackson County Sherriff...
Kentucky doctor sentenced to prison for illegally prescribing drugs to undercover patients
PIKEVILLE, Ky. (WCHS) — A Pikeville, Kentucky, doctor was sentenced to prison Monday for illegally prescribing amphetamines to undercover patients, federal prosecutors said. Jason Stamper, 52, was sentenced to 32 months in prison after pleading guilty in a 2022 investigation where he prescribed amphetamines to multiple patients without a legitimate medical purpose, a news release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Kentucky said.
Simon Says: Ripley football's new leader has been busy as year one approaches
RIPLEY, W. Va. (WCHS) — There's anew man guiding the ship of Ripley Viking football as the 2024 high school season draws closer. Ryan Simon, a long-time assistant, is set to become the 25th leader of the program, taking over for another former Viking in Steve Sayre, who was in charge of the blue and white for four seasons.
Meet us in person: Join reporters in Wheeling for a roundtable discussion about the 2024 election
Mountain State Spotlight is on a mission to reshape how the media covers elections. We believe that voters want election coverage that is less focused on press releases and polls and more on the questions that they have for candidates. Residents of West Virginia’s northern panhandle told us they want elected officials to tackle the […] Meet us in person: Join reporters in Wheeling for a roundtable discussion about the 2024 election appeared first on Mountain State Spotlight, West Virginia's civic newsroom.
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