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Senator Manchin announces $4.7 million grant to help southern WV families and children
PRINCETON, WV (WVNS) – Senator Joe Manchin approved a huge grant set to help families all over southern West Virginia. More than $4.7 million is going to the Community Action of South East West Virginia’s Head Start Programs in Mercer and Summers Counties. Senator Manchin announced the funding comes from the U.S. Department of Health […]
Lawsuit could be filed over painting of Babydog in West Virginia State Capitol
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) — She may be one of the most loved pets in America right now, but a painting of Babydog may now be the subject of a legal fight. Attorney Harvey Peyton has been contacted by people concerned about Babydog’s image being painted into a historic mural in the Capitol Rotunda. He wants […]
Hinton included in $18.6 million in ARC grant award recommendations for projects across West Virginia
CHARLESTON W.Va. (Hinton News) — Gov. Jim Justice today announced over $18.6 million in Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) grant funding recommendations for 11 projects across West Virginia. The West Virginia Department of Economic Development administers the state’s Appalachian Regional Commision program, which is a partnership of federal, state and local participants providing financial and technical assistance for economic development and infrastructure projects. The Governor’s recommendations will now be sent to ARC for final approval. Projects recommended for ARC funding include: West Virginia Department of Economic Development — $220,000 Consolidated Technical Assistance The West Virginia Department of Economic Development (WVDED), with ARC funding assistance, will continue the Consolidated Technical Assistance program. The...
When is West Virginia’s 2024 Sales Tax Holiday?
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – West Virginia’s annual Sales Tax Holiday is just around the corner. This year’s Sales Tax Holiday is set for Aug. 2 through Aug. 5 to help families with their back-to-school shopping. During the Sales Tax Holiday, the state’s sales tax is eliminated for certain items including: According to the West Virginia […]
First female astronaut from West Virginia shares dream with the Mountain State
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) – One Mountaineer will soon be able to see the Mountain State from way up high, as she gets ready to become the first female astronaut from West Virginia. Emily Calandrelli is the face of the hit Netflix series ‘Emily’s Wonder Lab’. Calandrelli isn’t just a star on the screen, she’s also a […]
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