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15% increase in provider waiver rates, 50 people to be removed from IDD waiver list in West Virginia
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) — Financial help is coming for those who help care for the developmentally disabled. Gov. Jim Justice (R-WV) announced on Thursday a 15% increase in provider waiver rates. These will begin on Oct. 1. Issues raised by waiver and state plan service providers have included workforce pressures, staffing shortages, turnover and reimbursement […]
Warner announces nearly $1 million in Election Security Grants approved by the WV State Election Commission
Charleston, W.Va. (Hinton News) – On Monday, West Virginia’s State Election Commission (SEC) approved the latest round of Help America Vote Act (HAVA) grant applications filed by counties to further bolster election security and purchase new equipment. The bipartisan SEC voted unanimously on Monday to distribute $970,000 of grant money between all 24 counties that applied this grant cycle. County recipients are Barbour, Berkeley, Braxton, Cabell, Doddridge, Fayette, Grant, Hampshire, Hancock, Hardy, Harrison, Jackson, Kanawha, Mason, McDowell, Mercer, Monongalia, Putnam, Ritchie, Tucker, Upshur, Wayne, Wirt, and Wood. Over the past four years, the SEC has approved over $3.9 million of HAVA funding for the state’s 55 counties. Since 2017, with state and county...
Charleston, WV to Hit 81 Degrees as Sunshine Dominates the Forecast
Charleston, WV – Sunny skies will dominate West Virginia on Thursday, bringing pleasant weather across the state. Charleston will reach 81°F, while Huntington peaks at 82°F, making for a warm and inviting day. The US National Weather Service in Charleston predicts fair weather with mild temperatures throughout...
WVU Football 2026 Target Kyshawn Robinson to Miss 2024 Season
With the start of the Pennsylvania high school football season beginning this Friday, a top WVU 2026 target received some unfortunate news. Westinghouse 2026 defensive back Kyshawn Robinson announced on Twitter that he would miss the entire 2024 season due to an injury. Our partner site Nittany Sports Now reached...
Families still forced to choose between food and other necessities, Ohio study shows
A new study found that Ohio families are still being forced to make hard decisions when it comes to basic expenses and meals. The Ohio Association of Food Banks conducted a study called “Hunger in Ohio 2024” to “help guide the development of programs, policies and solutions that improve food security for individuals and their […]
High temperatures rising day after day
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - Sprawling high pressure remains over the eastern 2/3rds of the country on Thursday. This will keep us with low humidity and cooler than normal lows this morning giving way to another day of below average highs, despite a lot of sunshine. Expect highs in the middle to upper 70s outside the mountains, and only rising into the 60s in the higher terrain. Another clear and cool night into Friday morning with limited valley fog and lows in the upper 40s to near 50 for most. Another day filled with sun on Friday but remaining comfortable. We will finally get back to where we should be for this time of year with highs in the middle 80s.
‘Authors and Appetizers’ inaugural event to be held in Danville
DANVILLE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Many of the most popular authors to emerge from West Virginia will come together next month for the inaugural “Authors and Appetizers” event. Scheduled for Saturday, September 7, 2024, the event will be held at the Magnolia House Restaurant located at 630 Park Avenue in Danville, WV in Boone County. Authors […]
With Dog Bites Rising, USPS Preps W.Va. Mail Carriers For Risks
This year, the number of dog bites on mail carriers in West Virginia and Kentucky is on the rise, according to Alan Lewis, United States Postal Service (USPS) safety manager for the two states. The states reported 113 dog bites last fiscal year, which ended in September 2023. This fiscal...
Will Volleyball, Softball Championships See New Sites in West Virginia? WVSSAC Lists Hosts for 2025-28
The WVSSAC has announced the host sites for the upcoming state wrestling and softball championships. Huntington has been selected as the host city for the state wrestling championship for 2025-28. This extends Huntington’s legacy as the host city, marking 42 consecutive years by the conclusion of the 2028 championship.
Fayette County Health Department shines light on National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day
FAYETTEVILLE, WV (WOAY) – It has devastated families across the Mountain State. On this National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day, the Fayette County Health Department is doing all it can to change that. Just two milligrams of fentanyl can be lethal. It is the culprit in 76% of West...
Drought conditions across West Virginia impacting fall foliage
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – With a drought impacting the Tri-State, you may be seeing some fall colors a little early this year. No fall season is ever the same. Some years the colors of the leaves are richer than others, and this is all dependent on weather. “So I’m originally from Ohio, close to Columbus, […]
More than $1.1 million in funding granted to domestic violence prevention efforts
CHARLESTON, WV — Governor Jim Justice released a statement regarding a funding award for programs that assist domestic violence survivors. STOP Violence Against Women grant funds, totaling $1,124,446, are going to 21 projects throughout the state. These funds will be used to strengthen or create groups geared towards domestic violence victim support. These include victim […]
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