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Pa. woman shares insights on her 98-day hike across the Appalachian National Scenic Trail
A Pennsylvania woman had her two daughters drive her to Georgia and let her off on a trail. She willingly solo-hiked all the way back to the Keystone State, and then kept on going north into Maine. It was part of a Somerset County woman’s quest to hike all 2,197 miles of the...
2 people shot, nearly a dozen homes damaged in Southeast DC shooting
FOX 5 EXCLUSIVE - Two people were shot, nearly a dozen homes have damage from bullet holes and police have made no arrests after a wild shootout in Southeast D.C. A teenage girl and a woman were among those injured in the shooting. According to police, they showed up at the hospital on their own. They are expected to be ok.
HEPC: Emergency declaration, extra funding for school aid helped WV kids afford college
While issues have plagued the federal government’s revamp of the application for student aid, West Virginia’s higher education leaders say help from Gov. Jim Justice and the state Legislature have caused the state to be much better off than others. The 2024-2025 Free Application for Federal Student Aid forms debuted in January, three months later […]
ARC of MOV speaks on “National ABLE Savings Day”
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - State treasurer Riley Moore commemorated Wednesday as the first “National ABLE Savings Day” to raise awareness of ABLE Programs. The day is also intended to encourage employers, advocates, and individuals with disabilities to explore the ways the savings program helps those with disabilities to become more financially independent.
Another comfy night; chance for showers to end the week
Tonight features mostly clear skies and temperatures dipping back into the upper 50s. Once again, it’s the perfect evening to enjoy outside for dinner or if you’re checking out the Jimmy Fortune concert here at the State Fair of West Virginia! Perhaps even give the air conditioner a break with a light northerly breeze once […]
Senator Capito brings federal highway administrator to tour Corridor H project
U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), who has long pushed for federal funding for Corridor H, brought Federal Highway Administrator Shailen Bhatt to West Virginia on Tuesday to see how the project is going and the challenges that remain.
Little Caesars’ Pizza Paws campaign achieves $30,000 fundraising goal for K-9 units
WEST VIRGINIA (LOOTPRESS) – The 2024 Little Caesars Pizza Paws campaign has successfully reached its $30,000 fundraising goal. The campaign’s mission was to provide 200 police K-9 handlers across West Virginia and neighboring states with portable medical kits. These kits, equipped with essential supplies, are designed to stabilize K-9s in medical emergencies, ensuring the safety […]
Wawa breaks ground on Inwood location
INWOOD, W.VA- Excitement was brewing in Inwood Wednesday with the ground breaking ceremony for the new Wawa gas station, the company’s first in the Mountain State. “We have been looking to come to West Virginia for 5 to 6 years now and that day is finally here.” Said John Poplawski, Vice President & Chief Real Estate Officer for Wawa. “Each one of these locations is a 7.5 million dollar investment. We are going to employ 140 local contractors and once we’re open, we will have 30 to 35 people working at each store.”
DC launches teacher apprenticeship program
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — Fifty paraprofessionals are now on their way to getting a bachelor’s degree, thanks to a new program in the District. On Wednesday, the Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) officially welcomed its first cohort into the Apprenticeship in Teaching Program. The new program helps train paraprofessionals to become […]
Adams County man facing attempted murder charge in Maryland road rage incident
THURMONT, Md. — An Adams County man is facing attempted homicide and firearms charges in Maryland after police here say he fired shots at another car during a road rage incident. Bryant Paradine, 37, of Littlestown, is facing attempted murder, the use of a gun in the commission of...
Suspect identified in break-in at Trump's Virginia campaign office
The Loudoun County Sheriff's Office has issued an arrest warrant for Toby Shane Kessler after the 39-year-old was allegedly seen breaking into the Ashburn building that houses Virginia's Trump for President campaign.
Peeping Tom Took Unauthorized Photos Of Teen In Virginia Gap Outlet Store Dressing Room: Police
A Peeping Tom is at large after taking unauthorized photos of a minor inside the dressing room of a Virginia clothing store, police say.An investigation has been launched in Loudoun County after a teenager reported that they were filmed while at the Gap retail store at the Leesburg Premium Outlets …
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