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West Virginia Coal Mining Fatality: Woman Dies in Second Incident of 2024
Reporting from Charleston, WV: Ashley Cogar, a 33-year-old coal truck driver from Erbacon, West Virginia, tragically passed away due to injuries sustained in an accident at the Wyco Surface Mine. This incident is the second coal mining fatality in the state this year, which raises ongoing concerns about mine safety.
BBG Tech: The Cybersecurity Struggles of Small Rural Businesses in West Virginia
In the digital age, small businesses face many challenges, and for those located in rural areas like much of West Virginia, cybersecurity is a critical but often overlooked threat. With limited budgets and resources, these businesses are especially vulnerable to cyber attacks, which can have devastating consequences. This article explores the cybersecurity risks small rural businesses face, why they are targeted, and practical steps they can take to protect themselves. The reality is that these crimes may not be reported or seen in the news much, but the threat still exists, and business owners need to be aware.
West Virginia asks Supreme Court to allow Medicaid to deny coverage for gender-affirming surgery
West Virginia will take its fight over whether its Medicaid program must cover gender-affirming surgeries to the Supreme Court, the state’s Republican attorney general announced Thursday. “Once again, the state of West Virginia is going to the U.S. Supreme Court,” Attorney General Patrick Morrisey said at a news conference in Bridgeport, W.Va. The announcement is the latest…
‘Governor’s Arts Caravan’ to make stops in Richwood, Point Pleasant, and other areas
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The Governor’s Arts Caravan is coming to a town near you. The West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture and History (WVDACH) and the State Arts Office will host an upcoming arts caravan consisting of a series of five grant workshops around the state to discuss grant programs with artists and arts organizations.
Greenbrier County Courthouse News 7-25-24
Suits Discover Bank v. Elizabeth White; Bankers Healthcare Group, LLC v. Phillip Zambos; Rosenthal & Rosenthal, Inc v. Greenbrier Hotel Corporation. Divorces David Bradley Eggleston and Michelle Leigh Henson; Sandra Louise Moody and Curtis Edward Moody; Suzanne Denise Perdue and Michael Andrew Perdue. Marriages Kristian Ray Harrell to Brianna Lynn Feury. Settlements None. Land Transfers […] The post Greenbrier County Courthouse News 7-25-24 appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
West Virginia Mine Wars Museum to host community archiving events
West Virginia Mine Wars Museum will be hosting community archiving events across southern West Virginia next month. The events aim to preserve coalfields' history through personal artifacts and stories, and are being supported by the National Coal Heritage Area Authority and the Berea College Appalachian Fund. Locations and times include:
Dr. Rahul Gupta Meets With State And Local Leaders Fighting Drug Epidemic
Dozens of West Virginians working to mitigate the state’s substance use crisis filled the Governor’s Conference Room at the Capitol building in Charleston on Friday to discuss their efforts with the director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP), Dr. Rahul Gupta. Gupta is originally from...
Justice declares state of emergency over drought in all WV counties
Prolonged shortages of rain have led to drought conditions throughout the entire state, Gov. Jim Justice said Friday. Justice declared a state of emergency in all 55 counties in an effort to help farmers, he said.
The Mountain State is resolute in reclaiming its future
Martinsburg, WV – Although West Virginia has borne the tragic distinction of the highest overdose rate per capita for nearly a decade, the Mountain State is resolute in reclaiming its future. Through the grassroots efforts of The Hope Dealer Project, West Virginia is making history by leading a statewide movement towards recovery and hope.
The Beckley Arts Festival kicked off for its 6th year
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY)- This four-day event started with a basket-making session at the Raleigh County playhouse. The event brings all art forms together for a fun-filled weekend. “On Friday, you can do a lot of theater-centric workshops at the Raleigh Playhouse and Theater. These are all free to the public. I think it’s really good for people that are interested in getting into theater or that already are in theater,” Saja Montegue, Bex Arts Festival President. “And then Saturday is our big unfair event. That’s an annual one that’s really fun. It’s all about interactive buying art, live music, food, chat, dance and there’s a bouncy house. It’s just like a big, huge, fun party on the street. Then Sunday is our youth museum day, so you can go spend your entire day at the museum and see even more theater events and get a peek at their planetarium display as well.”
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