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State Fair of West Virginia announces fair week admission and ride deals
FAIRLEA, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Looking for discounted admission and carnival rides at this year’s West Virginia State Fair? Check out these fair week deals being offered. The festivities kick off on Thursday, August 8, with an all-day gate admission priced at just $7 for ages 11 and up. From 2 PM to 11 PM, visitors […]
West Virginia, Idaho asking Supreme Court to review rulings allowing transgender athletes to compete
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia and Idaho are asking the U.S. Supreme Court to review rulings that blocked the enforcement of state laws prohibiting transgender athletes from competing in sports. “If the Supreme Court takes this up, it will determine the fate of women’s sports across the entire...
West Virginia’s Homeless Population Faces New Challenges After Supreme Court Decision
In Wheeling, West Virginia, many homeless individuals have found temporary refuge in an encampment on a state-owned parking lot near the Catholic Charities Neighborhood Center. Although the city had exempted this site from its public camping ban, the state’s plan to close and clean the camp means these individuals will soon have to relocate.
U.S. House committee advances bill that would halt application of new silica dust rule
The bill previously passed a subcommittee and, on Wednesday, passed the full Appropriations Committee 31-25 with no amendments that would affect the attempt to stop the silica rule. The post U.S. House committee advances bill that would halt application of new silica dust rule appeared first on Pennsylvania Capital-Star.
Arrest made in Johnson Co. stabbing
WITTENSVILLE, Ky. (WYMT) - On July 10, Johnson County Sheriff’s Office deputies were dispatched to 151 Witten Lane due to a man being stabbed. Christina Wireman, 48, of Wittensville, stabbed a man with a pair of scissors in the forearm after becoming irate during an argument. After being confronted...
FirstEnergy loses appeal to shield internal investigations of bribery schemes from release
COLUMBUS, Ohio – A federal judge blocked an appeal Friday from FirstEnergy Corp., potentially leading to the release of two internal investigations into the company’s bribery schemes that it has spent the past year fighting to keep secret. Following the arrest of ex-Ohio House Speaker Larry Householder and...
Eng named interim dean of the Lewis College of Business
Dr. Ben Eng, an associate professor of Marketing and Entrepreneurship and executive director of the iCenter, the university’s Center for Entrepreneurship and Business Innovation, has been named interim dean of Marshall’s Lewis College of Business. He takes on the new role July 12. Dean Don Capener has decided...
Dirty Birds avoid sweep with 8-4 win over Gastonia
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — The Charleston Dirty Birds were able to avoid a sweep with an 8-4 win over Gastonia Baseball Club. Gastonia took a 2-0 lead in the first inning when Jake Gatewood blasted a two-run homer. Charleston cut the lead in half when Delino Deshields led off the bottom frame with a solo-shot.
Clay Center hosts ‘Shark Tank’ for kids
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) — This week at the Clay Center is hosting Innovation Tank this week, or ‘Shark Tank’ for kids ages 8 through 10. Participants have been working since Monday on their own inventions, and on Friday, they will display their creations and present their pitch. The concept is similar to that of the […]
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