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West Virginia Turnpike tolls to cost $4.50 starting in 2025
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) — Travelers going through the West Virginia Turnpike tolls will have to pay $4.50 starting in 2025, according to the West Virginia Parkways Authority. This new 5% increase will start on Jan. 1, 2025, according to Parkways Authority Executive Director Jeff Miller. He said this is the most the West Virginia legislature […]
Every WVU player that made the 53-man NFL rosters
A look at all the WVU Football alumni that are currently on an NFL roster as the preseason begins. The NFL Preseason is over. The regular season begins nine days from now. However, today may be one of the more crucial days in program roster building, as each NFL team must cut their rosters down to 53 players by 4pm ET. Here's a rundown of which Mountaineers made active NFL rosters, with a list of those who were cut at the bottom.
West Virginia man’s state crappie record lasts mere minutes before fishing buddy steals his thunder
It was a short-lived achievement for one West Virginia angler this month. He can thank his fishing buddy on the same boat for trumping his newly crowned title minutes apart.
Large Number of Fireflies Call Laurel River Club B&B Home
JENNINGSTON, W.Va. (WVDN) – After noticing a very large number of fireflies at Laurel Fork Farm, the educational farm surrounding Laurel River Club B&B, Marsha Waybright decided to learn more about these tiny creatures. She contacted the West Virginia Department of Natural Resources, and her curiosity has turned into a research program beneficial to humans and “Lightning […] The post Large Number of Fireflies Call Laurel River Club B&B Home appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Drought impacts in West Virginia
(WOWK) – The extreme drought in Appalachia has really been doing a number on our local creeks, streams and even waterfall alcoves. Cathedral Falls in Fayette County is one of many such places. The once beautiful site has dried up to nothing more than a trickle. Several visitors from both in and out of state […]
Morrisey, Williams focus on boosting businesses, combating drug crisis in back-to-back speeches
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. — Patrick Morrisey and Steve Williams, the Republican and Democrat seeking to be West Virginia’s next governor, on Wednesday laid out their plans for how they would tackle some of the state’s pressing issues: population decline, economic development and the substance abuse crisis. The candidates, who haven’t publicly debated, spoke back-to-back […]
As business debts mount, Justice takes stage at The Greenbrier to announce economic investments
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice took the stage Wednesday at his family’s Greenbrier resort to announce a string of high-profile business investments totaling $219 million in the state of West Virginia. His public remarks in White Sulphur Springs came one day after the resort had been scheduled to be auctioned off because […]
$301,000 grant given to West Virginia for specialty crop block grants
CHARLESTON, WV (WVNS) — The state of West Virginia received a funding of $301,000 that will be shared among eight different West Virginia agribusinesses, organizations, and agencies in FY 2024 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP). According to a press release from the West Virginia Department Of Agriculture, the funding was from the United States […]
West Virginia, Louisiana Among Top 10 “Most Obese” States in New Study
A recent study by fitness app Flex AI has revealed the most obese states in the U.S. West Virginia tops the list. The post West Virginia, Louisiana Among Top 10 “Most Obese” States in New Study appeared first on Black America Web.
West Virginia Governor Jim Justice’s son, company found in civil contempt in pollution lawsuit
Bluestone Coke, a plant owned by West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice's family in Birmingham, was held in civil contempt in a lawsuit alleging they polluted the nearby Five Mile Creek, according to federal court documents.
Local cat café to hold back-to-school bash
FAIRMONT, W.Va (WDTV) - A local cat café is holding a back-to-school bash this weekend!. Mugs ‘N Mittens Cat Café will hold the event on Saturday, August 31st from noon to 7 p.m. There will be cat-themed school supplies for students, and teachers will have their entry...
Fairmont State University offering free football tickets for local K-12 students
FAIRMONT, W.Va (WDTV) - Fairmont State University announced an exciting update for the upcoming football season Wednesday!. All students in grades kindergarten through 12 will receive free admission to all football games this season, according to a post on the university’s Facebook page. Officials are encouraging everyone to bring...
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