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West Virginia elected officials release statements after Trump is shot at rally
WEST VIRGINIA (LOOTPRESS) – Elected officials in West Virginia have begun to release statements after former President Trump was shot at a Pennsylvania rally. President Trump is “doing fine” after being grazed by an apparent bullet at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. According to the Associated Press, the shooter is dead, and a rally attendee […]
FEMA disaster recovery assistance readily available for affected residents
CHARLESTON, WV (WVNS) — With the aftermath of severe storms and weather that hit in early April 2024, Fayette and Nicholas county residents now have the chance to apply for FEMA assistance. The severe storms and weather impacted 11 counties in total, which included Fayette and Nicholas counties, bringing everything from tornadoes to flooding and […]
Swiss chocolate & Guatemalan chicken at the mall
Finally some good news to report at Westfield Montgomery mall: Swiss chocolatier Läderach and Guatemalan chicken chain Pollo Campero made their respective debuts this week. Läderach has taken over the second-floor space that once belonged to Godiva, turning it into a wonderland of chocolate truffles, chocolate pralines, heart-shaped chocolates, alcohol-infused chocolates, and the company’s signature “FrischSchoggi” chocolate bark. There’s also a bar where you can purchase rotating flavors of chocolate by the piece or by the slab — and the staff is not shy with the samples. This is the first Maryland location for Läderach, which has a flagship store on New York’s Fifth Avenue and is quickly expanding throughout the U.S. If you’re looking for something heartier, Pollo Campero is now open in the Dining Terrace serving up chicken, salads, empanadas, tortillas, beans, rice, and fries made from potato or yuca.
Cognitive decline and the hidden factors you may not know about
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) – Just like your body, your brain can deteriorate with time and age. Cognitive decline is described as the gradual loss of thinking abilities. When you think of this diagnosis, your thoughts may drift to only age being a factor in this decline. However, that is not always the case. Cognitive decline […]
Accident of local horseback rider provides a solemn reminder about horse crossing etiquette
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — The recent tragedy of a horseback rider in our area has prompted questions about driving etiquette when horses are around. On July 7, 2024, a horseback rider named Robin Massey died due to an accident in Glen White, West Virginia. Massey was struck by a truck while on her horse. […]
Odd Fellows Home of Elkins finds new owner
ELKINS, W.Va (WDTV) - The Odd Fellows Home of Elkins is under new ownership. The keys are changing hands, but one thing that can’t be changed is the history of a home that once housed hundreds of orphans, widows, and elderly ‘Odd Fellow’ members for over a century of operation. Built in the early 1900s, the Odd Fellows Home of Elkins opened its doors in 1910. The Independent Order of Odd Fellows, a fraternal organization dedicated to community well being, owned and operated the property which included 16 acres of land with a gazebo, pond, and three car garage. Allen white, Grandmaster with West Virginia’s Odd Fellows, knows just how important the building on 225 Georgetown Road was to the state.
USA Cycling Pro Road Event event left $4.6 million economic impact on Charleston
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — The USA Cycling Pro Road Event was held in Charleston in May, and it's an event that left an economic footprint on the city. "We were thrilled with the results," Charleston Convention and Visitors Bureau President and CEO, Tim Brady, said. According to the CVB,...
Gov. Justice, WVDNR announce lottery opening for Twin Falls hunt and a chance to hunt with Whitetail Frenzy
CHARLESTON, WV (WVDN) — Gov. Jim Justice announced that the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) will begin accepting applications for an archery lottery deer hunt at Twin Falls Resort State Park and that one lucky hunter will be chosen to participate in an episode of Whitetail Frenzy TV. Applications will be open July 15. “I’m thrilled […] The post Gov. Justice, WVDNR announce lottery opening for Twin Falls hunt and a chance to hunt with Whitetail Frenzy appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
4 local fire departments to receive more than $250,000 in grants
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - Senator Joe Manchin announced more than $400,000 in funding for five West Virginia fire departments Thursday. Four of the five departments are in the North Central West Virginia area. The Lumberport Fire Department will receive $94,771. The Bridgeport Fire Department will receive $81,818. The Worthington Volunteer...
Another heat wave: 90s return this weekend, continue through Tuesday
Chief Meteorologist Joe Fitzwater takes a look at an incoming heat wave that could bring the hottest temperatures of the year to the region, as well as our next chance for meaningful rain in tonight's forecast.
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