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GOP-led states ask Supreme Court to trounce ATF ‘ghost gun’ rule
West Virginia on Wednesday spearheaded a coalition of 27 Republican-led states urging the Supreme Court to limit the Biden administration’s so-called ghost guns ban, which also classifies certain weapons parts as firearms. The “Frame or Receiver” rule, established by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives in 2022, expanded the definition of a “firearm” […]
WVSU welcomes new students for fall semester
INSTITUTE, WV (WOWK) – Thursday marked a big day for West Virginia State University. A swarm of black and gold could be seen from Ferrell Hall to the Student Plaza as new and transfer students received a big Yellow Jacket welcome with the annual WVSU State Stride! Dozens of people gathered to cheer these students […]
Marshall University awarded National Science Foundation grant for advanced X-ray diffractometer
A team of Marshall University researchers has been awarded a prestigious National Science Foundation Major Research Instrumentation (MRI) grant totaling $338,647. This grant will fund the acquisition of a state-of-the-art X-ray diffractometer, significantly enhancing the university’s research capabilities in materials analysis. The successful grant proposal was led by researchers...
Kanawha County avenue shut down following shooting
RAND, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A shooting in Kanawha County on Thursday has led to the shutdown of a local roadway, authorities say. According to the Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office, a shooting incident took place on Davidson Avenue at Church Drive. The avenue, located in the Rand area, has been closed off in the wake of […]
Portable locker room delivery date postponed again
KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. (WSAZ) - With a few short weeks until they take to Calvert Field for their first home game, the East Bank Middle School Pioneers are still without anywhere to change or put their things. Head Coach David Peters said, “We just unlocked our concession stand bathroom and...
New shopping plaza coming to Huntington
HUNTINGTON, WV (WOWK) – A place where problems have persisted in Huntington is expected to become the home of a new strip mall. The lot along the 600 block of Fifth Avenue in Huntington currently sits empty, but it won’t be for much longer. The property owner, Francis McGuire, says the strip mall project has […]
Woman celebrating 105th birthday still has a sharp mind, daughter says
NITRO, W.Va. (WSAZ/Gray News) - A woman recently celebrated her 105th birthday and her daughter said she still has a sharp mind. Friends and family got together to celebrate Virginia Elva Cadd, who was born August 13, 1919, in Nitro, West Virginia. She is the youngest of seven siblings. Cadd...
Kentucky among states that ignored uncommitted delegates in DNC roll call vote
At a ceremonial roll call vote at the Democratic National Convention, Kentucky Democrats failed to acknowledge all of the votes cast by delegates — leaving out the three who lodged a protest vote against Vice President Kamala Harris.
Large-Scale Drug Network Spanning from California to Kentucky Busted by Authorities; Dozens Facing Slew of Charges
Dozens of individuals, primarily from Kentucky, are now facing a multitude of charges related to a significant drug operation. Federal officials have recently revealed that a federal grand jury in Louisville has issued five indictments in relation to a comprehensive investigation into organized crime and drug offenses. Various illegal substances...
LC TOURISM COMMITTEE DONATES TO SEPTEMBERFEST
The Lawrence County Tourism Commission met on Monday, August 19, 2024 at. 5:30PM in the Fred M. Vinson Museum, 315 E. Madison Street, Downtown 2nd Floor, Louisa, Kentucky, 41230. LC Tourism Commissioner Wes Kingsmore was in attendance along with the Board Members Susie Chambers, Brenda Hardwick, Chris Jobe, Thomas Bradley and Christy Moore.
Pike man arrested on drug trafficking, child endangerment charges
PIKEVILLE, Ky. — A drug investigation resulted in a Pikeville man being arrested not only for trafficking, but also for endangering children, after police saw the condition of his home. Pikeville Police raided the Island Creek home of Timothy Beavers, 41, resulting in the seizure of what was described...
ACLU launches tool for West Virginia parents, students to submit classroom religion complaints
Parents and students of West Virginia schools can file complaints about teacher attempts to push religion in science classes with an online tool the American Civil Liberties Union of West Virginia launched Friday. Earlier this year, the state Legislature passed Senate Bill 280, which allows school teachers to answer student questions on scientific theories about […]
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