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Demand for rare elements used in clean energy could help clean up abandoned coal mines in Appalachia
Down a long gravel road, tucked into the hills in West Virginia, is a low-slung building where researchers are extracting essential elements from an old coal mine that they hope will strengthen the nation’s energy future. They aren’t mining the coal that powered the steel mills and locomotives that...
HAPI project expands service area in West Virginia
The West Virginia Healthy Start/Helping Appalachian Parents and Infants also known as the HAPI project has been serving low-income pregnant women and families with children since 2001 providing health care and life skills. Now, the program is expanding to serve four more counties.
State Fair of West Virginia announces fair week admission and ride deals
FAIRLEA, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Looking for discounted admission and carnival rides at this year’s West Virginia State Fair? Check out these fair week deals being offered. The festivities kick off on Thursday, August 8, with an all-day gate admission priced at just $7 for ages 11 and up. From 2 PM to 11 PM, visitors […]
West Virginia, Idaho asking Supreme Court to review rulings allowing transgender athletes to compete
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia and Idaho are asking the U.S. Supreme Court to review rulings that blocked the enforcement of state laws prohibiting transgender athletes from competing in sports. “If the Supreme Court takes this up, it will determine the fate of women’s sports across the entire...
West Virginia’s Homeless Population Faces New Challenges After Supreme Court Decision
In Wheeling, West Virginia, many homeless individuals have found temporary refuge in an encampment on a state-owned parking lot near the Catholic Charities Neighborhood Center. Although the city had exempted this site from its public camping ban, the state’s plan to close and clean the camp means these individuals will soon have to relocate.
Rivers Running Low; No Drought Help Until Next Week
WOAY-TV (Oak Hill, WV): Hot weather returns early next week and the next threat of rain is from a frontal system during midweek. HEAT/DROUGHT: While afternoon temperatures this weekend will hit the upper 80s, expect two days of 90-degree weather Monday and Tuesday. The hot, dry weather will allow drought to expand in coverage across our region. Watering the garden will be a necessity through next week.
U.S. House committee advances bill that would halt application of new silica dust rule
The bill previously passed a subcommittee and, on Wednesday, passed the full Appropriations Committee 31-25 with no amendments that would affect the attempt to stop the silica rule. The post U.S. House committee advances bill that would halt application of new silica dust rule appeared first on Pennsylvania Capital-Star.
‘Keep Writing Your Story’ with RCPC’s prevention/recovery event
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) – Raleigh County Prevention Coalition invites the community to Keep Writing Your Story, their Saturday, July 13 prevention and recovery event at Freedom Skate Park. Embracing life through all circumstances is a powerful movement. “We’ve all been impacted as a state and as a city of...
Elkview man sentenced to prison in connection to 2023 shooting, prosecutors say
KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. (WCHS) — An Elkview man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison in connection to a shooting that occurred in 2023, prosecutors say. Robert Justin Lowers, 38, pled guilty in late May to charges of unlawful wounding and two counts of endangerment after he shot his spouse, Sara Lowers, 37, in the arm in October 2023, according to the Kanawha County Prosecuting Attorney.
Cooling centers to open in Kanawha County next week
KANAWHA COUNTY, WV (WOWK) – Due to expected high temperatures next week, the Kanawha County Commission says several cooling centers will be available to help residents beat the heat. Temperatures are expected to hit the upper 90s early next week, and along with the cooling centers, the commission shared some tips to keep yourself safe […]
Person taken to hospital in I64W crash involving 2 semi-trucks
UPDATE: (11:45 A.M. Saturday, July 13) – The Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office told 13 News that the person involved in the crash was talking and had minimal injuries. UPDATE: (6:49 P.M. Friday, July 12) – Kanawha County 911 dispatchers say I-64 West is now reopened after a crash that sent one person to the hospital. […]
Beckley man serving life without parole sentenced to additional 10 years, prosecutors say
BECKLEY, W.Va. (WCHS) — A Beckley man who is currently serving a life sentence for the murder of a 17-year-old has been sentenced to an additional 10 years on federal gun crime charges, prosecutors say. Steven Marvin Lawson Jr., 30, of Beckley, has been sentenced to an additional 10...
One dead following accident involving motorcycle in Wyoming County
KOPPERSTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – One individual has been confirmed dead following a traffic accident involving a motorcycle on Friday. The Oceana Fire Department reports that Route 85 in the Kopperston area near 76th Street has been shut down until further notice as a result of the incident. Details regarding the accident itself are scarce at […]
Princeton woman arrested after domestic dispute
PRINCETON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A Princeton woman faces charges in relation to a domestic incident which took place last week. According to reports from law enforcement, on Friday, July 5, 2024, Mercer County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to the Courthouse Road area of Mercer County with regard to an unknown emergency based on 911 correspondence. Upon […]
Palisade’s Pineville Pool is now open
PINEVILLE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Palisade’s Pineville Pool opened its doors for the first time in years in a Grand Opening event on Thursday. Patrons were welcomed inside beginning at 11:00am for the event, which featured music, games, and cornhole, as well as drawings for a season pass. On-hand for the opening were vendors such as […]
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