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Man faces felony charges in Fayette County
HICO, WV (WVNS) — A Hico man faces felony charges, involving kidnapping, in Fayette County. 27-year-old Dustin Coleman, of Hico, was charged with the felony offense of Kidnapping, as well as Domestic Assault, Domestic Battery, and Destruction of Property, which are misdemeanor charges. On Wednesday, July 24, 2024, near 2:00 a.m., deputies with the Fayette […]
Free cone and pup cup for adopters at Fayetteville Dairy Queen
FAYETTEVILLE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Fayette County Humane Society has announced an exciting promotion for pet adopters. From now until Saturday, anyone who adopts a pet from the society during their free adoption event will receive a free ice cream cone and pup cup from the Fayetteville Dairy Queen. In addition, High Lawn Funeral Home […]
Nicotine use rising in young children, school administrators concerned
FAYETTEVILLE, WV (WVNS) – Nicotine is now reaching children much younger than 21. The unfortunate truth is it is gaining popularity – electronically. Cigarettes are declining in popularity as new forms of nicotine intake are on the rise. Vaping and tobacco free pouches are taking over as some of the most popular forms of nicotine […]
Smelly sewage situation plagues residents in Fayette County
HILLTOP, WV (WVNS) – Residents in Fayette County reported there were two separate breaks in the sewage pipes in Red Star and Hilltop, which are neighboring communities. They say it is overflowing and contaminating the area too. “It is contaminated under, through, and on the other side of the tracks. We have raw sewage coming […]
Fire and Library Levy funds to be discussed at upcoming Fayette County Commission meeting
FAYETTEVILLE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Members of the Fayette County Commission are scheduled to meet on Wednesday for a session which will include discussion of Fire and Library Levy funds. Scheduled to begin at 9:00am on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, the Fayette County Commission’s upcoming session will also address budget revisions and resolutions, board appointments, and […]
‘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.
West Virginia American Water’s response to West Side gas crisis was ‘reasonable’: PSC
West Virginia American Water’s response to the November 2023 West Side gas crisis was “reasonable,” according to final memorandums released by the Public Service Commission of West Virginia.
Union reaches three-year agreement with Optimum in West Virginia
WEST VIRGINIA (WCHS) — Union workers announced a multi-year deal was established Wednesday for Optimum employees in West Virginia. The Communication Workers of America reached an agreement with the telecommunication company which boosts pay and job security for workers in the Beckley and Logan areas. The contract includes a...
State signs $9.8M contract with novice education savings account vendor to oversee Hope Scholarship
A board overseeing the Hope Scholarship has selected a vendor to run the growing program, opting to award the contract to a company with very limited state-level experience running managing education savings accounts. The post State signs $9.8M contract with novice education savings account vendor to oversee Hope Scholarship appeared first on West Virginia Watch.
West Virginia coal miner dies after incident in Raleigh County mine
RALEIGH COUNTY, WV (WOWK) – A coal miner has died after an incident in a Raleigh County mine last week. West Virginia Governor Jim Justice and First Lady Cathy Justice issued a joint statement following the death of 33-year-old Ashley Cogar of Erbacon. Cogar passed away Wednesday morning due to injuries she sustained at the […]
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