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SeaLand Encounters hosts educational Shark Show at State Fair of West Virginia
FAIRLEA, WV (WVNS) – Brave fairgoers got the chance to get up close and personal with some creatures from the deep. SeaLand Encounters is hosting a live Shark Show featuring two Nurse Sharks. All of the sharks they work with are raised in captivity, and some of them (like Rosita, who was rescued from living […]
Best-selling authors bringing literary talk to Berkeley County
BERKELEY COUNTY, WV (WOWK) – Libraries and independent bookstores are an important part of small towns across the country, and a pair of best-selling authors are highlighting that on a trip to Berkeley County West Virginia. New York Times Bestselling authors Jordan Ifueko and Namina Forna will come together for a discussion on their writing […]
O’Hern to serve as president and CEO of WVU Medicine East
MARTINSBURG, W.Va. – Albert L. Wright, Jr., president and CEO of the West Virginia University (WVU) Health System announced today the appointment of Mark O’Hern as president and CEO of WVU Medicine East, which includes WVU Medicine Berkeley Medical Center, WVU Medicine Jefferson Medical Center, and their affiliated clinics. O’Hern’s first day will be Monday, Nov. 4.
Troubled DC 911 call center offers $800 staff bonuses for showing up
The staffing crisis at D.C.’s 911 call center has gotten so bad that the agency is offering bonuses to staff members simply for showing up for every scheduled shift. The director of the Office of Unified Communications (OUC), Heather McGaffin, made the offer to staff members in an email Tuesday morning.
Maryland Native Shane Lee Has Emotional Reunion With Parents at Chargers Practice
Shane Lee, who is a Montgomery County native from Burtonsville, signed with the Los Angeles Chargers as an undrafted free agent this past spring after three years at Alabama and his senior year at USC. As Lee took a knee after practice on Thursday, Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh brought Lee’s parents out for an emotional reunion before his father Mark Lee spoke to the team (clip below).
Eddie V’s Prime Seafood Has Plans to Open First Maryland Restaurant
Eddie V’s Prime Seafood is requesting approval to construct a 10,000 square foot restaurant building on the property located at 151 Lakelands Drive, which is at the corner of Lakelands Drive and Great Seneca Highway in Gaithersburg. According to a “Statement of Justification” submitted to City of Gaithersburg, “Lakelands,...
Well-Paid Maids: “It’s past time to raise the federal minimum wage”
Well-Paid Maids staunchly supports a federal minimum wage increase. In case you missed it, last month marked 15 years since the federal minimum wage increased to $7.25. It hasn’t budged since. What has budged? The cost of living. Some states and cities have taken matters into their own hands....
Chambersburg Hall of Fame: Tom Brookens carved out fine Major League career
Plenty of Chambersburg athletes have become professionals in a variety of sports, but none have had a pro career as long or successful as Tom Brookens. Brookens was a Major League baseball player for 12 years, which included winning a World Series title with the Detroit Tigers in 1984. He...
Police Officer Injured in Gaithersburg During Pursuit of Felony Shoplifting Suspects Linked to Multiple Thefts at Rio/Crown
A Gaithersburg police officer was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries after being hit by a fleeing driver involved in two shoplifting incidents on Monday afternoon. According to the Gaithersburg Police Department, “On August 12 at 4:50 p.m., police were responding to the to the Dick’s Sporting Goods located in the unit...
Drug Dealer Busted Stashing 4+ Pounds Of Cocaine In St. Mary's County Woods Sentenced
Laray Anthony Maddox, 42, was sentenced to 30 years with all but 11 years and six months to serve following the recovery of at least four pounds of cocaine in 2022 that were found in a secluded wooded area not far from his California home. According to the St. Mary’s...
West Virginia Weather: Storms Expected to Impact Weekend Plans
Charleston, WV – West Virginia residents should prepare for an active weather week, with a notable shift from sunny skies to potential storms by the weekend. Today brings a slight chance of showers, though most areas will remain dry as temperatures climb to a high of 84°F. The rest of the workweek will feature a warming trend, with temperatures reaching the upper 80s by Thursday.
How the state government plans to aid West Virginia farmers suffering from drought
Programs put on by the West Virginia Department of Agriculture and the governor’s office have been kick-started in order to focus on providing aid to farmers who need water for their crops and hay for their animals.
A cool and comfy night; mainly dry for the next several days
Tonight features partly cloudy skies and temperatures dipping back into the mid to upper 50s. It’s the perfect evening to enjoy outside for dinner or if you’re checking out the Seether concert here at the State Fair of West Virginia! Perhaps even give the air conditioner a break with a light northerly breeze. Tuesday continues […]
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