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Stephen Colbert jokes about Babydog “You fools! You can’t have a dog at the same convention as Kristi Noem”
Stephen Colbert joked about Babydog, Republican West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice's English bulldog, running for President, saying she would be better than Independent candidate Robert F. Kennedy because "She takes her worm medication."
West Virginia Announces Teacher of the Year Finalists, Including Local Educator Krista Blankenship
FAIRMONT, W.Va. (WVPREBB) – Though school may be out for students, teachers across West Virginia continue to be recognized for their dedication and hard work. The West Virginia Department of Education recently announced five finalists for Teacher of the Year, one of whom hails from north-central West Virginia. “It’s...
Daily Delivery: West Virginia and Cincinnati have a good reason to root against the ACC
When the Big East broke up, schools went to the ACC, but some were left behind, including Big 12 members Cincinnati and West Virginia. Fitz had tweeted that folks in the Big 12 were not rooting for the demise of the ACC, but he forgot that those two schools have a good reason to hope the ACC is gutted. And they haven't forgotten.
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...
Color Dash to Benefit Appalachia
OAK HILL, W.Va. (Hinton News) – Color bursts forth in dynamic fashion on August 3 when, for the second year, ACE Adventure Resort will host the Color Dash for Hope. This 5K timed run will start at 10 a.m. Saturday at the resort’s water park. The race is a fun celebration where participants start the race wearing white and finish splattered in vibrant color. Along the course runners will be doused with different vividly-colored powders. The first half of the course follows a level gravel road to ACE’s Concho Overlook of the New River Gorge where racers can enjoy the breathtaking...
Food, Fun, & Vendors event returns to Water Festival for second year
HINTON, WV (WVNS) — The Water Festival kicks off this weekend in Summers County, but there is one event that is designed to encourage more people to come out. The Food, Fun, and Vendors event promises “A Taste of New River”. There will be several food trucks, a variety of vendors, and live music at […]
Raleigh County Parks and Recreation hiring for Office Manager
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — Raleigh County Parks and Recreation Authority is looking to hire a permanent Office Manager for their Beckley office. This position is full time and includes benefits. Duties for this position are the following: Other duties will also be assigned with this position. If you or anyone is interested in applying, submit […]
West Virginia reacts to calls for President Biden to end his campaign
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) — There are more calls across the nation, including West Virginia, for President Joe Biden to withdraw from his reelection bid. Many are concerned he’s putting other political races in jeopardy. Some national Democrat party leaders have spoken to the president privately, to at least entertain the idea of stepping away from […]
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...
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