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THE RESULTS ARE IN! WV Secretary of State Mac Warner announces results of “The Kid’s Ballot” from votes cast at the WV State Fair
CHARLESTON W.Va. (Hinton News) – The 2024 WV State Fair has concluded and so has the voting for some of the Fair's favorite foods, animals, and rides. "The Kid's Ballot" is a fun program conducted during the State Fair by WV Secretary of State Mac Warner and his team. This was the third consecutive year that the Secretary of State's booth in the West Virginia Building featured the Ballot for young Fair-goers. This initiative aims to instill early civic engagement among children, giving them a taste of the democratic process. More than 450 kids visited the Secretary of State's booth to cast their votes...
Crews battle vehicle fire on Gauley Mountain
FAYETTE COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – This morning, a vehicle fire on Route 60 at the top of Gauley Mountain was swiftly extinguished thanks to the combined efforts of the Ansted and Gauley Bridge fire departments. The fire involved a BMW that was fully engulfed in flames when first responders arrived on the scene. Ansted Fire […]
A dispute over a Nelsonville ballot initiative raises questions about how citizens can change their government
Nelsonville, Ohio (WOUB) — The dispute over a proposed ballot initiative that would abolish the Nelsonville city charter raises questions about how Ohioans can exercise their constitutional right to choose their own government. The case is now before a state appeals court after two residents accused the Nelsonville City...
Benedictine's Sept. 14 football game in Ohio has been called off. Here's what we know
Benedictine's football game that was set for Sept. 14 in Ironton, Ohio with Cincinnati power Archbishop Moeller has been cancelled after the Cadets pulled out of the game, the Georgia High School Football Daily reported Friday. The story was first reported by Todd Holcomb of the Georgia High School Football Daily and Atlanta...
Watchdog raises alarm about politically connected Ohio coal plant
MARTY SCHLADEN, Ohio Capital Journal — A “super-polluter” coal plant along the Ohio River is losing money and faces a hefty environmental liability, according to a recent report. Since it’s owned by a politically connected private equity fund, an obvious question arises: Will taxpayers be left holding the bag?
Two anglers catch record black crappies on same day at Woodrum Lake
CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Gov. Jim Justice announced today that the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) has reported that two anglers fishing together on Aug. 8 caught state-record black crappie, setting records for both length and weight. “I’m thrilled to celebrate this unprecedented fishing achievement and hope these new benchmarks inspire anglers from […]
A Contaminated Water Lawsuit And The History Of Voting This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, residents around Indian Creek say their water has been contaminated by mining. Briana Heaney went down to Pineville to talk those who are beginning to take legal action. Also on this episode, many people expected the 2024 presidential election would be unpredictable. But no one...
2024 High School Football First Look: Ripley Vikings
RIPLEY, W.Va. (WTAP) - The Ripley Vikings have a new, but familiar voice leading the program in Ryan Simon who is taking over as the head coach this season. He is a former Viking quarterback and a member of the Ripley High School Viking Football Hall of Fame. He talks about how he’s connected with the players who have already learned a lot from him through the offseason.
Arrest made in Grayson hit and run
Grayson police have made an arrest in a pedestrian hit and run incident captured on surveillance video Wednesday morning. Stephen Ray Ludwig, 33, of Grayson, was arrested by Grayson PD on Thursday evening, on charges of first degree wanton endangerment, leaving the scene of an accident – failure to render aid or assistance, and operating a motor vehicle on a suspended or revoked operator’s license.
Athens County to hold OVI checkpoint this Saturday
ATHENS, Ohio – The Athens Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol announced plans for an OVI (Operating a Vehicle Impaired) checkpoint this Saturday evening. The checkpoint will be organized in collaboration with local law enforcement agencies. The specific location of the checkpoint will be disclosed tomorrow morning. This...
West Virginia extends drought State of Emergency
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – The State of Emergency for the ongoing drought has been extended, according to West Virginia Governor Jim Justice. The governor’s office says the extension impacts all 55 counties and will go on for another 30 days. Officials with Justice’s office say the U.S. Drought Monitor indicates “extreme, severe and moderate” drought […]
Man claims he killed and raped multiple woman, has desire to do it again
HUNTINGTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A man tells witnesses he had killed multiple people and raped women and his desire to do it again. On August 21, 2024, around 10:09 PM, officers were called to St. Marks Bar at 932 4th Avenue in Huntington, WV, Cabell County. Employees reported that a man was discussing firearms and […]
Drought shows no sign of improvements as sunshine filled weekend gets underway
Friday we bring in winds from the west-southwest as our high pressure dome pushes east. This helps push out the cooler air for something closer to seasonal averages. For our western counties the low 80s by the afternoon while our eastern mountains make a run for the mid to upper 70s. A nice improvement from […]
Ansonborough Charleston announces grand opening after property-wide renovation
CHARLESTON, S.C—Following an extensive, multimillion-dollar reinvention, the Ansonborough Charleston will celebrate its official grand opening on Sept. 3, 2024. Formerly known as The Ansonborough Inn, this intimate luxury inn, conveniently located in the heart of the city’s historic downtown district, will debut as a home base for travelers seeking to discover genuine Charleston hospitality and an authentic neighborhood experience.
LISTEN: Judy Collins Has The Mountain Stage Song Of The Week
Join us for this week’s special encore episode of Mountain Stage, when two premier West Virginia arts and culture organizations join forces for an epic combination of orchestral and pop music. This unique episode features the 70 plus member West Virginia Symphony, under the musical direction of Maurice Cohn....
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