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The Lilly Family Reunion went off this weekend without a hitch
FLAT TOP, WV (WOAY)- Did you know the world’s largest family reunion takes place right here in West Virginia?. This year’s Lilly family reunion went off without a hitch this past weekend! They had a fun full weekend of fellowship, food, fun, and entertainment. They started off the weekend with a family dinner with live entertainment to round it off.
Cabell County EMS hosts blood drive
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — Cabell County Emergency Medical Services hosted a blood drive Tuesday afternoon at the Tri-State Fire Academy in Huntington. The event was held in conjunction with the American Red Cross and marked the first blood drive Cabell County EMS has hosted. The drive supports the Prehospital...
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.
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.
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.
‘I’ll cherish it forever’: Wayne County teen meets Duke basketball team, to be featured on ESPN
18-year-old Bradee Vance received a wish from Make-A-Wish after he underwent a Kidney transplant. Not only did they grant his wish, but he now will also star in a segment on ESPN.
Kingsmore Selected As The New Principal Of Louisa West Elementary
Mrs. Courtney Kingsmore has been selected as the new principal of Louisa West Elementary School. Mrs. Kingsmore taught at Louisa East for nine years. She has worked as a LC District Resource Reading teacher and ESS Coordinator for the last two years. “I feel extremely blessed to receive the opportunity...
Emily Calandrelli will be first West Virginia woman to travel to space
Emily Calandrelli, an engineer, will be the first woman from West Virginia to be an astronaut to travel to space. She’ll make the journey through a private flight company. The West Virginia University alumni, Emmy-nominated television host and mother announced the news on Tuesday. “I studied as an aerospace engineer for a decade, and it […] The post Emily Calandrelli will be first West Virginia woman to travel to space appeared first on West Virginia Watch.
Hot dogs recalled because of lack of inspection
CLEVELAND, Ohio – AW Farms is recalling about 6,900 pounds of hot-dog products produced without federal inspection, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service. The Argillite, Kentucky, company produced the ready-to-eat hot dogs on various dates since approximately May 30, the FSIS said.
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