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Simon Says: Ripley football's new leader has been busy as year one approaches
RIPLEY, W. Va. (WCHS) — There's anew man guiding the ship of Ripley Viking football as the 2024 high school season draws closer. Ryan Simon, a long-time assistant, is set to become the 25th leader of the program, taking over for another former Viking in Steve Sayre, who was in charge of the blue and white for four seasons.
New Play Explores How AIDS Epidemic Affected Black Americans, This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, the AIDS epidemic beginning in the 1980s took hundreds of thousands of lives across the country, and even more around the world. A new theater production at this year’s Contemporary American Theater Festival (CATF) in Shepherdstown highlights how the disease impacted the lives of Black Americans in particular.
Registration is now available for the 2024 Governor’s Energy Summit
CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Office of Energy in West Virginia has announced that registration is now open for the 2024 Governor’s Energy Summit, scheduled to take place on October 29-30 at the Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center. This summit aims to bring together industry leaders, policymakers, educators, and stakeholders to discuss innovative solutions for […]
Tolsia’s Bradee Vance to appear on ESPN’s ‘My Wish’ series Tuesday morning
Crum, W. Va. — Former Tolsia basketball player Bradee Vance, who overcame a kidney transplant and played his senior year, will be featured on ESPN’s “My Wish”series this coming Tuesday Morning. Bradee with his Aunt Kristy Watts. Bradee starting having trouble in middle school with high...
WVU Extension secures grant for equipment, establishment of a public workout facility
West Virginia University Extension in Mingo County has purchased exercise equipment for a publically accessible facility that officials are hoping area residents will take advantage of and use on a regular basis. The fully equipped workout and training room is located at the organization’s recently relocated site inside the Delbarton...
Two arrested after allegedly beating two dogs to death, disposing of them in trash
CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Two people have been arrested after allegedly beating two dogs to death and then disposing of them in the trash. According to a criminal complaint, on Thursday, July 4, 2024, Humane Officers responded to an animal cruelty complaint at 501 Thompson St. Apt. 2 in Charleston. Upon arrival, officers found two […]
Yost rejects proposed amendment for no title
(The Center Square) – A plan to ask Ohio voters to strip away immunity from government and public employees for civil rights violations didn’t make it past the first step. Attorney General Dave Yost rejected a petition for a constitutional amendment because it did not contain a title. “The lack of a title alone provides sufficient cause to reject the submitted petition, and the petition is rejected on that basis,”...
West Virginia man reported missing in Summersville Lake area
SUMMERSVILLE, WV (WOWK) – A West Virginia man has been reported missing in the Summersville Lake area. West Virginia State Police and the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources officers are searching for a 44-year-old man from the Morgantown area, according to Lieutenant Mike Coberly with WV DNR. Coberly says the man had gone on […]
Herd holds watch party for EA College Football ‘25 game
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - The long awaited return of the EA Sports College Football game brought a couple of hundred people to the Henderson Center Tuesday night. Members of the Marshall football team played fans in the popular video game and then a Marshall offensive and defensive player took part in a championship game.
Latest ‘Almost Heaven’ swing unveiled at Huntington’s Rotary Park
HUNTINGTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The most recent “Almost Heaven” swing addition has been unveiled at Huntington’s Rotary Park. Located approximately 200 yards from the upper parking lot/trailhead, the addition was made possible through the efforts of the Greater Huntington Parks & Recreation District along with the City of Huntington Convention & Visitors Bureau. “We are […]
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