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Academy Award-winning actress Halle Berry on Inside West Virginia Politics
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) — On this week’s episode of Inside West Virginia Politics, we talk about menopause, prepare for the Chicago Democratic National Convention, discuss the goal of KidNuz and talk about the Breath of Life Walk. In Segment One, we talk to Academy Award Winning Actress Halle Berry and WV Senator Shelley Moore Capito […]
Fall-like weather in August may challenge record low temperatures
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — After a summer featuring more than 40 days over 90-degrees, Mother Nature is giving us a nice reprieve this week. Tuesday had an October feel with plentiful low clouds drifting from north to south following the wind flow. Those clouds kept temperatures below 75 degrees...
WV Dems call for Justice to drop out of Senate race as financial issues pile up for Greenbrier
As financial struggles and allegations against companies owned by Gov. Jim Justice and his family continue to build — with new developments this week showing the Greenbrier Hotel Corporation is four months delinquent on payments to its employee health fund — the West Virginia Democratic Party on Tuesday called for Justice to drop out of […]
Thurmond no longer least used Amtrak station in West Virginia
MONTGOMERY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Amtrak ridership in West Virginia reached a total of 31,943 passengers during Fiscal Year 2023, with trains serving ten stations across the state. Amtrak operates up to four trains per day in West Virginia, including the long-distance Capitol Limited and Cardinal routes, which connect residents to major cities like Chicago, Washington, […]
Reviving West Virginia’s Downtowns
Throughout the Mountain State, revitalization efforts are bringing new life to downtown areas, helping transform them into vibrant hubs of community and commerce. Organizations like Main Street Martinsburg (MSM), RenewAll and Charleston Urban Works (CUW) are working to better their downtown areas with help from volunteers, sponsors and organizational partners.
Innovative Solutions: Philanthropy in Action
Navigating the complex landscape of economic issues and societal challenges requires more than a one-size-fits-all approach. Philanthropy, though not always the first solution that comes to mind, plays a crucial role in addressing these multifaceted issues. Broadband. In addition to the work Generation West Virginia (GWV) does to address workforce...
Judge refuses to dismiss claims against city in lawsuit against former Charleston chief
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — A judge on Tuesday refused to dismiss claims against the city of Charleston in a case involving former police chief James “Tyke” Hunt. Judge Jennifer Bailey sided with Chelsea McCoy during a civil hearing in her complaint against the city, Hunt and former CPD Chief of Detectives Richie Basford. It alleges sexual misconduct and abuse of power from Hunt, who was a sergeant at the time. The city had attempted to have claims of intentional infliction of emotional distress, punitive damages and wrongful termination dismissed in the case.
Betty Jean Hall, advocate who paved the way for women to enter coal mining workforce, dies at 78
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — Betty Jean Hall, an Appalachian attorney and federal administrative judge who paved the way for women to enter the coal mining workforce, has died. She was 78. Hall died Friday in Cary, N.C., where she had lived since her retirement in 2019, her daughter Tiffany Olsen told The Associated Press on […]
Fairmont State's Dr. Raymond Alvarez Reappointed to West Virginia Nursing Home Administrators Licensing Board by Gov. Justice
Dr. M. Raymond Alvarez, professor of healthcare management at Fairmont State University, has been reappointed by Gov. Jim Justice to the West Virginia Nursing Home Administrators Licensing Board. He was originally appointed in October of 2021 and his term will now extend until June 2029. This board plays a crucial role in ensuring that all nursing home administrators obtain their NHA (nursing home administrator) license to work in West Virginia nursing homes.
Bridgeport Looks to Make Return Trip to Charleston as Youthful Cheer Squad Putting in Preseason Work
Although you will see Bridgeport High School’s 2024-25 cheerleading squad at plenty of sporting activities in the weeks and months ahead, the team’s main round of competition will not begin until November. It is on Nov. 9, at Lincoln High School, that regional competition for Class AAA Region...
The Canteen is Now Open for Business at Eastpointe
The opening of one of the most highly anticipated local restaurants in recent memory has taken place at the Eastpointe Shopping Plaza in Clarksburg. Late last week, The Canteen had a soft opening followed by an official opening for business. The hours listed were from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on.
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