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Gov. Justice, WVDNR introduce new Law Enforcement Dive Team
HINTON, WV (WVDN) — Gov. Jim Justice announced the formation of a Natural Resources Police dive team within West Virginia’s Division of Natural Resources Law Enforcement Section. This team will assist the agency’s law enforcement efforts in boating incidents, cases of missing persons, and evidence recovery. During the ceremony at Bluestone State Park, the team demonstrated their expertise […] The post Gov. Justice, WVDNR introduce new Law Enforcement Dive Team appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Watch: As They Fly Home, Troops Sing “Take Me Home, Country Roads”
One never knows when somebody might start singing “Take Me Home, Country Roads” out of the blue. Thus, it seems appropriate to relay a unique incident of a group of people singing along to the song on this day honoring America’s independence. Members of the US military...
Political ad spending projected to be $133M in 2024 cycle
(The Center Square) – Political spending in West Virginia on the upcoming election is now expected to be significantly lower at $133 million, a drop of nearly $73 million from AdImpact’s previous projections. The Political Projections Report altered the projected spending in both West Virginia and Arizona based on Senate races in each state. “Joe Manchin and Kyrsten Sinema’s decisions not to seek reelection in West Virginia and Arizona were...
Tamar Slay Basketball Camp Held in Lewisburg
LEWISBURG- Former Woodrow Wilson, Marshall, and NBA star Tamar Slay held a basketball camp at Lewisburg Baptist Academy last week, July 1-3, and the camp was a huge success. More than 50 kids from as far as Princeton, Beckley, and Pocahontas County signed up and participated in the event and learned a lot about the […] The post Tamar Slay Basketball Camp Held in Lewisburg appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Man stole car, claimed he was going to return it after he got married
OCEANA, WV (LOOTPRESS) — A man stole a car and claimed he would return it after getting married. At around 8:14 pm on July 2, 2024, deputies from Wyoming County responded to a stolen vehicle complaint at the Dollar General in Oceana. The complainant reported that Tommy Wilson had taken her father’s vehicle from her […]
Opioid settlement tracking system still to come, but only for funds distributed by First Foundation
A tracking system for opioid settlement dollars allocated by the West Virginia First Foundation is on its way, though it’s still unclear when it will launch, according to State Auditor J.B. McCuskey. To date, no money has been distributed by the First Foundation, which was created last year as a private nonprofit to oversee the […] The post Opioid settlement tracking system still to come, but only for funds distributed by First Foundation appeared first on West Virginia Watch.
Congress should take proactive steps to address flooding in West Virginia and Appalachia
Since 2013, the federal government has declared more than 20 flooding disasters across Central Appalachia — including nine in West Virginia alone. At least 230 lives were lost in these disasters in the region, and the Federal Emergency Management Agency spent nearly $1 billion in recovery efforts to pick up the pieces. In addition to […] The post Congress should take proactive steps to address flooding in West Virginia and Appalachia appeared first on West Virginia Watch.
Lewisburg’s Carnegie Hall presents ‘Distant Light’ Thursday
LEWISBURG, W.Va. – Carnegie Hall continues its 2024 Ivy Terrace Concert Series Thursday, July 11, at 6:30 p.m. with Distant Light. Sponsored by City National Bank, the concert takes place outside on Carnegie Hall’s Ivy Terrace as attendees watch from the expansive lawn in front of New River Community and Technical College. Concertgoers are encouraged to bring a lawn chair or blanket and pack a picnic to enjoy live music. All Ivy Terrace concerts are free, open to the public, and alcohol free.
Fourth Annual Bill Withers Festival heats up Downtown Beckley
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – It was all sunny skies on Saturday as residents made their way to the Beckley Intermodal Gateway to celebrate the legacy of singer/songwriter Bill Withers. A variety of food and merchandise vendors were on hand for the Fourth Annual Bill Withers Festival, which is held each year to honor the Grammy […]
Dry Weather Continues; Beneficial Rain From Beryl?
WOAY-TV (Oak Hill, WV): Following a gorgeous Saturday, tolerable humidity is expected on Sunday. TEMPERATURES/COMFORT LEVEL: Comfortable humidity is expected again Sunday and then the humidity starts to become more noticeable Monday and Tuesday. The most uncomfortable days of the week will be Wednesday through Friday. Temperatures will stay in the 80s this week.
Vienna Police arrest man who absconded from custody
VIENNA — A Raleigh County man accused of absconding from custody while attending a church service in Parkersburg was apprehended Friday afternoon in Vienna. Gregory Dale Stewart, 61, was an inmate at the Parkersburg Correctional Center, serving a sentence of 10-20 years on two counts of breaking and entering. He received a pass to attend the Cross Church on Market Street and was last seen there at 11:55 a.m. June 30.
West Virginia Braces for Overnight Storms as Cold Front Approaches
Charleston, WV – Severe weather continues to threaten parts of West Virginia tonight as a cold front moves through the area. According to the US National Weather Service in Charleston, residents should anticipate spotty showers and storm activity overnight into Saturday morning. Low temperatures will range from the mid-60s to low 70s in the lowlands and mid-60s in the mountains. The severe storm risk remains in effect until the cold front exits by Saturday morning.
4th annual Bill Withers Music Festival will offer a lovely day for folks at Beckley Intermodal Gateway
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) – Saturday, July 5, 2024, will be a lovely day at Beckley Intermodal Gateway. Beckley Events will be hosting the 4th annual Bill Withers Music Festival from noon to 5p.m. This festival was organized to honor Beckley native Bill Withers and his musical legacy. Some of the artists that will be performing […]
Governor Justice responds to complaints about Crestview Drive road conditions
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) – West Virginia Governor Jim Justice responded to complaints about his handling of the road on Crestview Drive in Beckley. Crestview Village Apartment tenants are furious about the condition of their road after a logging job that Justice ordered a few years ago on land he owns on that same road. The […]
13 year-old girl is missing, police need your help finding her
MONROE COUNTY, WV (WOAY) – The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office needs your help finding a missing teen girl. 13-year-old Jasmine, ‘Jazzy’ Amos, was last seen at her home on Ballard Ave in Peterstown. She was last seen at 1 a.m. on July 5. Jasmine was last...
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