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Two-Time WV Gatorade Player of the Year Alexis Bordas Commits to play College Basketball at Duquesne University
WHEELING, W.Va. — Alexis Bordas, the two-time West Virginia Gatorade Player of the Year and two-time Mary Ostrowski award winner, given annually by the WV Sportswriters to the top player in the state, has committed to playing college basketball at Duquesne University. Duquesne is an NCAA Division 1 Program member of the Atlantic 10 Conference. […]
Day 9 of the State Fair of West Virginia undeterred by afternoon showers
LEWISBURG, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The penultimate day of the 2024 State Fair of West Virginia saw guests navigating intermittent showers to partake in the beloved annual tradition. Rides and attractions were generally unaffected by weather conditions, which also served to mitigate the usual sweltering temperatures from the summer sun. From animal-lovers and shoppers to foodies […]
More West Virginia high schools reclassified for 2024 football season
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – The West Virginia Secondary School Activities Commission is adjusting the classifications for more schools for the 2024 football season. According to the WVSSAC, the Review Board initially reversed the WVSSAC Board of Diectors’ reclassifications of 11 schools, and now 11 more have been reclassified. The initial 11 schools included Frankfort, John […]
Woodford County, KY Man Sentenced for Fentanyl and Methamphetamine Trafficking
ASHLAND, KY – The U.S. Attorney's Office, Eastern District of Kentucky is reporting that a Versailles, Ky., man, Francisco Camacho, Jr., 31, was sentenced on Wednesday, by U.S. District Judge David Bunning, to 198 months in prison, for conspiracy to distribute 400 grams or more of fentanyl and 500 grams of methamphetamine.
Severe Weather Alert for West Virginia and Ohio: Heavy Rains and Hail Saturday Evening Until 11PM
Charleston, WV – A severe weather alert has been issued for parts of West Virginia and surrounding areas, with multiple hazards expected throughout the day. The National Weather Service in Charleston, WV, warns that active weather will bring rounds of showers and thunderstorms, with the highest risk occurring between 3 PM and 11 PM.
Pressing Forward: News and Sentinel earns awards in West Virginia Press Association’s Better Newspapers Contest
CHARLESTON — The Parkersburg News and Sentinel received multiple awards for editorial and advertising in the West Virginia Press Association’s annual Better Newspapers Contest, including second place in General Excellence for its division. The General Excellence awards are determined by points received for each winning entry. The News...
Advocates Rally Against Rising Utility Bills In WV; PSC Green Lights Solar Plant Construction
Residents in Nicholas and Clay counties could soon receive their electricity from a local solar plant, estimated to power around 90,000 homes in the region. The Public Service Commission of West Virginia recently approved construction of the plant. According to a June 2024 survey from the Pew Research Center, one-third of respondents said a nearby solar development would help their local economy.
West Virginia 2025 Wildlife Calendar now available to purchase
CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) has announced that the 2025 West Virginia Wildlife Calendar is now available for purchase both online and in stores throughout the state. This year marks the 40th anniversary of the WVDNR’s publication of this widely appreciated calendar, which supports vital programs in the […]
$10.8 million-plus in investments set to create jobs in West Virginia
MORGANTOWN, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The US Department of Agriculture has announced $10.8 million-plus in investments which stand to strengthen communities, lower costs, and create jobs throughout West Virginia. “From upgrades to major water and wastewater infrastructure, to construction and renovation of essential community facilities, the funding announced today will have a significant impact on the […]
Weekend looks unsettled with chance for showers & storms
Tonight features scattered off and on showers with temperatures only dropping into the low 60s. It’s a milder night in store and the weather will be unsettled – we’ll be seeing this trend continue over the next few days. Saturday continues our risk for showers as Friday’s warm front is followed by a cold front […]
Officials ignore most Appalachian hydrogen hub worries
(The Center Square) — After an hour-long community briefing that didn’t take questions from the public until 40 minutes passed, another forum for public engagement ended for the Appalachian Hydrogen Hub, which will spread across West Virginia, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. The hub, also called ARCH2, received its first tranche of federal money in July, but critics have warned of a weak public participation process that checks boxes, but effectively locks out locals who will be affected by the hub projects. ...
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