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Rain showers and possible storms today and tomorrow before high pressure finally settles into the area
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - Good morning NCWV! We are halfway through the week and we are still seeing these much needed rain showers this morning. These rain showers are remaining relatively scattered throughout the day as this frontal system is still stalling over us, but we will see an increase in showers later today as another frontal system is starting to push into the Ohio River valley and is going to be in NCWV by the end of today. With these scattered showers throughout most of today, our high temperatures are going to be very similar to yesterday only getting into the low to mid 80s in the lowlands and the low to mid 70s in the higher elevations.
Jekyll & Hyde to Open New Location in Baxter, Taking Over Former Lucky Duck Space
Jekyll & Hyde, a family-owned and operated steampunk-inspired taphouse, grill, brewery, and distillery, is set to open a new location in Baxter, taking over the space previously occupied by Lucky Duck. According to a recent Instagram post, the new location is anticipated to open its doors this fall or winter.
Judge says Natalie Cochran will remain at SRJ, Defense secures continuance
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – State and Defense representatives returned to Raleigh County Court on Tuesday to address a continuance request in ongoing court proceedings for Natalie Cochran. Cochran is currently serving time in relation to a fraud charges and has pled “not guilty” to charges of First-Degree Murder with regard to the death or her […]
2.5 million lights to light up Charleston ballpark for 2nd ‘Light the Night’ event
"Light the Night" will be coming back to the GoMart Ballpark in Charleston for the 2024 holiday season, this time with 2.5 million lights along with more activities, according to a press release.
Fairmont State's Perry Baker Ready For 2024 Summer Olympics
FAIRMONT, W.Va. – As the United States Olympic Teams get set for the Opening Ceremony and competition, former Fairmont State University student-athlete Perry Baker is gearing up for his third Olympics. As a student-athlete at Fairmont State, Baker was a First Team All-WVIAC and Second Team All-Region member of...
WV State Fair Advanced Discounted Ticket Deadline Approaching
LEWISBURG W.Va. (WVDN) – The deadline to purchase advanced discounted tickets to the 2024 State Fair of West Virginia is Monday, July 29. Tickets may be purchased by visiting statefairofwv.com/tickets/, calling 1-800-514-ETIX (3849) or at the State Fair Box Office. The Box Office is open Monday – Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturday, […] The post WV State Fair Advanced Discounted Ticket Deadline Approaching appeared first on The Virginian Review.
What are West Virginia’s marijuana laws?
Over the last decade, West Virginia delegates and senators have argued about and modified the state’s marijuana laws. Although lawmakers legalized the drug for medical purposes in 2017, the debate over how to regulate it has continued, with politicians proposing different bills that could make marijuana possession either more or less punishable by the courts. […] What are West Virginia’s marijuana laws? appeared first on Mountain State Spotlight, West Virginia's civic newsroom.
It’s seeming less likely opioid settlement funds will help with drug epidemic
The West Virginia First Foundation was formed to distribute funds the state will receive from multiple legal settlements with opioid manufacturers and distributors. The state is expected to receive about $1 billion in settlement money over the next few years. The state will put $10 million — earned from the settlement with McKinsey & Company […] The post It’s seeming less likely opioid settlement funds will help with drug epidemic appeared first on West Virginia Watch.
School Health Director delivers friendly reminder for kids to get their back-to-school shots
OAK HILL, WV (WVNS) – Has your child gotten their back-to-school immunizations yet? Schools throughout West Virginia require kids entering school in grades K-12 to show proof of their updated shots and immunizations. Sometimes kids have phobias of needles and shots, which can be a problem when you take your child to update their shots. […]
Oil spilled from W.Va.'s largest well traveled 100 miles to Ohio River
COPLEY, W.Va. — In a quiet meadow along the upper reaches of the Sand Fork of the Little Kanawha River, it's hard to imagine that there was ever more hustle and bustle than the crow of a rooster. The village of Copley today is a quiet place, but, as...
$10 million approved for projects in West Virginia
CHARLESTON, WV (WVNS) — $10 million was announced for water and sewer projects in the Mountain State by the West Virginia Infrastructure and Jobs Development Council. The projects that the $10 million will go towards include: Funds were also approved for six other water and sewer projects in West Virginia, which include:
Governor and First Lady Justice issue statement on death of coal miner in Raleigh County
CHARLESTON, WV (WVDN) — Gov. Jim Justice and First Lady Cathy Justice issued the following statement after learning about the death of a coal miner in Raleigh County. Ashley Cogar, 33, of Erbacon passed away this morning from injuries sustained last week at the Wyco Surface Mine. This marks the second mining fatality in West Virginia […] The post Governor and First Lady Justice issue statement on death of coal miner in Raleigh County appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
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