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Heat advisory in effect for WV, VA and MD. Real feel index above 100, air quality poor
National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook at 3:15 a.m. Wednesday for portions of eastern West Virginia, northern and central Virginia, and central and western Maryland. A heat advisory is in effect for much of the area Wednesday afternoon and early evening. Temperatures are expected to reach 96-97 degrees with a...
LG NOVA officially expands into West Virginia
LG NOVA gave the community a glimpse into its new Morgantown offices Monday evening at an event that Head of LG NOVA Sokwoo Rhee said marks "the real official launch of LG NOVA's operation in West Virginia and Morgantown."
“Major” West Virginia drug dealer arrested following execution of warrants
WAYNE COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A “major” West Virginia drug dealer was apprehended on Tuesday following the execution of warrants. According to Wayne County Sheriff Rick Thompson, the arrest was the result of a coordinated effort by the Wayne County Sheriff’s Drug Enforcement Unit and Road Patrol Deputies, who executed two search warrants on SaltPetre […]
Beck-Aden, Jackson co-medal as Athens stays unbeaten in golf
BEVERLY - Playing at Lakeside Golf Course in Beverly on August 19, the Athens' girls golf team remained undefeated after a match hosted by Waterford. The Bulldogs outshot second place Vinton County by seven strokes to secure the victory. Two Athens County student-athletes who consistently find themselves atop the leaderboard on the course, Athens' Ellie Beck-Aden and Federal Hocking's Addison Jackson shined once again. The two juniors co-medaled the event by each shooting a 35. ...
Arm Drop Dragz on Labor Day Weekend
HAGERHILL — Heroes and Legends Arm Drop Dragz is set to take place Friday and Saturday at Combs Airport. This year’s theme, “Heroes and Legends,” will honor local racing icons, including Neil James, affectionately known as “the banjo man,” who has been a staple at the event for a decade.
The Scoop News Roundup Aug. 27–Sept. 2, 2024
The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a heat advisory for southeast Ohio from noon today, Aug. 27, to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 28. Heat index values of up to 104 are expected. The City of Athens has designated the Athens Community Center as an emergency cooling station daily through Friday, Aug. 30, between 6 a.m. and 8 p.m. (National Weather Service, City of Athens)
Kanawha County cooling shelters opened in wake of Heat Advisory
KANAWHA COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The opening of multiple Kanawha County cooling shelters has been announced following the issuing of a Heat Advisory for the area on Wednesday. With heat indexes up to 103 anticipated, the National Weather Service indicates that a Heat Advisory will be in effect throughout the day on 8/28/24 from 12:00pm […]
Ohio University’s Academic Achievement Center earns ICLCA Learning Center Certification
Ohio University’s Academic Achievement Center was recently awarded the International College Learning Center Association (ICLCA) Learning Center Certification for 2024-2026. “This recognition showcases our commitment to student academic success and to doing so with the highest level of excellence,” said Elizabeth Fallon, executive director of academic assistance. “We are very proud of our team, including staff professionals and student peer mentors whose work has helped us receive this designation.”
New reporter joins staff of The Advertiser
Aaron Lee, originally from Oak Harbor, Ohio, is the new sports reporter at The Advertiser headed into the fall season. Lee studied English at Ohio Northern University, graduating in 2022 before moving to Athens, Ohio. While in Athens, he worked as a sports reporter for the Parkersburg (W.Va.) News and Sentinel/Marietta (Ohio) Times, covering high school and collegiate athletics on both the Ohio and West Virginia sides of the Mid-Ohio Valley.
Labor Day travel forecast announced by the West Virginia Parkways Authority
CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Approximately 415,000 vehicle transactions are expected to take place on the West Virginia Turnpike over the four-day Labor Day holiday weekend from Friday, August 30, 2024, to Monday, September 2, 2024. “Labor Day weekend typically marks the end of the busy summer travel season for the West Virginia Turnpike, and we […]
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