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Annual auction planned in Williamsburg
WILLIAMSBURG W.Va. (WVDN) – The Williamsburg District Historical Foundation is sponsoring its annual auction on Saturday, August 3. Donations are needed to make this auction successful. Donations may be placed on the porch on the side of the building or the museum is staffed on Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. […] The post Annual auction planned in Williamsburg appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
New Summit Christian Academy to open its doors in Fall 2024
PRINCETON, WV (WVNS) – There will be a new school opening its doors in Mercer County during the fall of 2024. Johnston Chapel Baptist Church in Princeton will be opening Summit Christian Academy which will be housed inside its church. It will offer a Christ-centered education for grades 5 through 12 as well as many […]
Caldwell Community Fun Day Saturday
CALDWELL W.Va. (WVDN) – On Saturday, July 20, the Caldwell PH Church will be having free Pancakes (9:30-10:30 a.m.), Petting Zoo (11 a.m.-1 p.m.), and Games (1:30-2:30 p.m.) at the old church lot on Camp Ann Bailey Road. Please bring a lawn chair so you can watch the kids play games! The Tahoe Farm Car […] The post Caldwell Community Fun Day Saturday appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Candice Helms won’t take no for an answer in Summers County revitalization efforts
In 2015, Candice Helms moved from Austin, Texas, to Hinton, West Virginia. Austin is a hip, boom town where everyone wants to be these days. Just this week, Elon Musk announced plans to relocate some of his businesses there. But Candice sees it differently. “Don’t get me wrong; I loved...
Crash closes I-77 South in Charleston, emergency dispatchers say
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — Interstate 77 South shut down Friday evening in Charleston following a single-vehicle crash, emergency dispatchers said. The crash was reported shortly before 6 p.m. near the Leon Sullivan Way exit, according to dispatchers. No injuries have been reported. Dispatchers said EMS, along with Charleston police...
Worldwide IT outages translate to delays at W.Va. International Yeager Airport
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — A worldwide information technology glitch translated into some long delays at the West Virginia International Yeager Airport in Charleston Friday. Delays hit travelers coming to and from the capital city flying United, American and Delta, leading to lines forming at ticket counters. The problem was...
Swimming championships: City Swim Meet is a Charleston tradition
CHARLESTON, W. Va. (WCHS) — Summer is the time to relax and enjoy the crystal clear blue waters of a pool and while for most, it's all about cooling off and just chilling, for others it's serious business. A season of swimming showdowns is culminating this week at the...
West Virginia American Water gives more than $845,000 to support organizations across the state
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Over the course of last year, West Virginia American Water managed to provide more than $845,000 supporting a host of organizations that dedicate their time in helping others. American Water’s Charitable Foundation recently announced its end of year total in charity donations for 2023. The...
Jackson County man convicted in drug case
CHARLESTON — A Jackson County man was convicted this week of conspiracy and possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine following a two-day trial. According to a release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of West Virginia, evidence at the trial proved that Mark Leslie Lively, 57, of Kenna, participated in a drug-trafficking organization that operated in the Charleston area from about November 2022 to in or about March 2023. Members of the conspiracy commonly obtained their controlled substances on consignment, paying their suppliers with proceeds from distributing them to customers.
Bears and coyotes added to Charleston urban hunting season
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – Urban hunting in Charleston will include bears and coyotes beginning this fall. On Monday, Charleston City Council approved a bill that adds bears and coyotes as animals allowed to be hunted within city limits during urban hunting. Previously, only deer were on that list. The bill allows hunters to use crossbows […]
John Manchin Senior Health Care Center among nursing homes to possibly be sold
FAIRMONT, W.Va (WDTV) - The West Virginia Department of Health Facilities recently unveiled a new initiative to sell four state-run nursing homes. In a press release Friday, the department announced it will be working with Lument Securities, a healthcare merging and acquisition company, to sell Jackie Withrow Hospital in Beckley, Hopemont Hospital in Terra Alta, Lakin Hospital in West Columbia, and John Manchin Senior Health Care Center in Fairmont.
Democratic member of West Virginia House calls for Biden to drop out of presidential race: ‘It’s time’
Calls for President Biden to drop out of the race have been plentiful ever since his debate performance in June. Biden has said he is "one thousand percent" staying in the race, according to reporting by the Associated Press.
Babydog bobblehead unveiled by National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum
MILWAUKEE, WI (LOOTPRESS) – The very first bobblehead figure of the Mountain State’s own Babydog was unveiled on Friday morning, National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum CEO Phil Sklar tells LOOTPRESS. The news follows the English Bulldog’s show stealing appearance with Governor Jim Justice at the Republican National Convention on Tuesday in Milwaukee. “We’re […]
People who lost their jobs in West Virginia due to flooding can get benefits
According to officials, individuals living or working in these counties who lost their job due to the severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, flooding, landslides and mudslides may apply for federal unemployment benefits.
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