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Babydog was big hit at Republican National Convention
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) — America now knows all the buzz about West Virginia’s First Pet, Babydog! Her appearance at the Republican National Convention Tuesday night along with Governor Jim Justice was a big hit. Of the many candidates who spoke on the second night of the Republican Convention, Governor and U.S. Senate candidate Jim Justice […]
Tyler Mountain Volunteer Fire Department making changes due to community concerns
KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. (WCHS) — A month after nearly a dozen firefighters resigned from a Kanawha County fire station, questions about the future of the department remain as they are trying to get back on their feet. The firefighters who walked out said they had no choice but to...
Morgantown man reported missing near Summersville Lake
SUMMERSVILLE, W.Va (WDTV) - Investigators are working to find a person who went missing near Summersville Lake in Nicholas County Sunday. The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources said the family of a 44-year-old man from Morgantown reported him missing Tuesday. The family said he traveled alone to the Battle...
Cancer survivor makes stop in Charleston on 50 state hospital tour
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — This week was an emotional moment after a breast cancer survivor from South Carolina visited CAMC Women and Children's Hospital. "Cancer is a diagnosis, not a death sentence," Agnes Judge said. Through her whole life, Agnes said she would find multiple lumps on her body, but...
Three new Charleston Police Officers sworn in
CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Charleston Police Department expanded its ranks this week as three brand new officers were sworn in during a ceremony at City Hall on Monday. City of Charleson Mayor, Amy Shuler Goodwin, along with Charleston Police of Police Scott Dempsey, were on hand for Monday’s ceremony, which will proceed officer training […]
A step in the right direction: Rainy Wednesday helps, doesn’t cure drought
Wednesday our cold front slides in from northwest to southeast. A great set up to see scattered showers most of the day off an on. Morning rains will knock down our severe weather chances for the afternoon as temps struggle into the mid and upper 80s. By the afternoon our cold front sits over our […]
Water discoloration reported on Loops Road, unauthorized hydrant use suspected
SEWELL MOUNTAIN, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Danese Public Service District (PSD) in Fayette County has reported discoloration in the water on Loops Road. Officials believe this issue is caused by the unauthorized use of a fire hydrant located at the end of the road. Residents are urged to report any individuals, other than PSD employees […]
Capito Celebrates New Law to Prevent, Cure Parkinson’s Disease, Honored for Leadership on Issue
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WVDN) – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), joined George Manahan, founding member of the Charleston Parkinson’s Support Group, representatives from the Michael J. Fox Foundation, members of the West Virginia Parkinson’s Support Network, and local leaders in Charleston, W.Va. to celebrate the National Plan to End Parkinson’s Act becoming law. During the event, Senator Capito […] The post Capito Celebrates New Law to Prevent, Cure Parkinson’s Disease, Honored for Leadership on Issue appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Person seriously injured in mining accident
RALEIGH COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Investigation underway after a woman was seriously injured in a mining accident. West Virginia Director, Marketing and Communications Andy Malinoski confirmed to Lootpress that a serious injury occurred at the Wyco Surface Mine on July 12, 2024. The incident is currently under joint investigation by WVOMHST and MSHA. Malinoski said […]
Mister Sparky of Southern West Virginia celebrates opening of Princeton location
PRINCETON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Team members with Mister Sparky of Southern West Virginia were joined last week for a grand opening ceremony for their new location in Princeton. The ceremony featured participation from the Chamber of Commerce of the Two Virginias and represented what Mister Sparky of Southern West Virginia co-owner, Kristen Lewis called a […]
Bob Huggins and Little General present $100,000 to support cancer care in West Virginia
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – College Basketball Hall of Fame Coach Bob Huggins, alongside representatives from Little General Stores, presented a $100,000 check to the staff at the CAMC Cancer Center in Beckley on Friday, July 12. The funds were raised during the annual “Evening with Bob Huggins” fundraiser, held at the Fairchild Motor Company showroom […]
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