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Billy Bob's Wonderland draws crowds from far and wide to celebrate at Billy Con
BARBOURSVILLE, W.Va (WCHS) — Billy Bob's Wonderland held their fourth annual Billy Con this weekend, and people travelled from everywhere to see their favorite animatronic band, The Rock-afire Explosion in person. The Rock-afire Explosion used to call Showbiz pizza their home, but since that franchise is closed, they reside...
On Stage: FSTC showcases the many wives of Henry VIII with 'Six The Musical: Teen Edition'
Huntington's First Stage Theatre Company unveils an outdoor production which carries the flavor or merry old England. "Six the Musical: Teen Edition" is a full-length adaptation of the Tony-Award winning Broadway show modified for performance by teen actors for family audiences. Created by Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss, "Six" is...
Increase in MURC grants leads to new resources, changes
Through the efforts of Marshall’s faculty and staff and the execution of its Strategic Plan, the University’s grant awards are growing. To facilitate and sustain this growth, the Marshall University Research Corporation (MURC) would like to announce the following organizational changes to provide additional resources to the grant acquisition activities of the University.
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 […]
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.
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