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WV small business owners push for northern 'Corridor H' route
Concerns about environmental and economic disruption by the proposed "Corridor H" four-lane highway project have led dozens of small businesses in two West Virginia towns to call for an alternative route. The towns of Thomas and Davis cradle Blackwater Falls State Park and are surrounded by state parks, a national...
Water main break reported in Summersville, North Side Plaza without water
SUMMERSVILLE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – UPDATE 8/5/24 10:49 AM: A boil water advisory is in effect for the Northside Plaza area for the next 48 hours due to a water main break. Customers are asked to boil water before drinking or cooking with it. — ORIGINAL STORY: A water main break has been reported in Summersville. According […]
More details emerge in possible auction of Justice-owned Greenbrier
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Officials representing Gov. Jim Justice’s Greenbrier Resort have accused a major bank and a loan acquisition company of engaging in politics by foreclosing on the historic hotel and placing it on the auction block later this month, but court records show a history of non-payment on a loan for the hotel.
This Entire Neighborhood in West Virginia is Abandoned
The issue of abandoned properties in West Virginia, particularly in neighborhoods like Parkersburg, has become a pressing concern for local communities and state officials. With thousands of structures left to decay, efforts to revitalize these areas are underway, but significant challenges remain. The Scope of Abandonment. In Parkersburg, a city...
Clearly hot but rain chances unclear from Debby
(WOWK) — Temperatures soared once again on Monday (August 5) and the drought continued its grip on the region. Tropical Storm Debby has dropped tremendous amounts of rain in the last two days in the southeastern U.S. The question for the WOWK-TV area remains whether or not we will see appreciable rain any time in […]
State Summer Symposium Supports Biomedical Research
An annual, statewide symposium is enhancing biomedical research in West Virginia’s colleges and universities. The 22nd Summer Research Symposium of the West Virginia IDeA Networks of Biomedical Research Excellence – or INBRE – was held in Morgantown last week. Dozens of undergraduate researchers packed into a hotel conference hall to show off their summer’s work.
Raleigh County Prosecutor’s Office offers statement on slain horseback rider case
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — The investigation into an accident that left a woman and her horse dead in Raleigh County remains ongoing. Friends and family of the woman held a protest in Beckley, Sunday, demanding answers. Robin Massey died after she was hit and killed on her horse by a truck in the Glen White […]
New Pinewood Drive road closure dates announced
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Beckley Sanitary Board has announced the latest details regarding the upcoming planned closure of Pinewood Drive in Maxwell Hill. Originally scheduled to begin on July 29, 2024, the closure was postponed as a result of unforeseen delays with regard to the contractor involved with the project. The project in question […]
Staying hydrated is key as high school teams return to practice
PRINCETON, WV (WVNS) — With practices for fall sports and several other outdoor activities starting up, it is time to talk hydration. Summer is still in full swing and that means heat and humidity. High temperatures and humidity combined with days without a breeze can create harsh conditions for students outside practicing for football, marching […]
Greenbrier County Schools to offer free meals to students
GREENBRIER COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Students in Greenbrier County will have access to free breakfast and lunch at school through the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) program. The initiative, now in its fourth year, was established under the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act to provide universal meal service to children in high-poverty areas. The CEP program eliminates […]
Construction officially begins on Summersville Academic Complex
SUMMERSVILLE, W.Va. (WCHS) — As the summer winds down, construction ramps up in Nicholas County. Construction on the Summersville Academic Complex, the facility that will combine Summersville Middle School, Summersville Elementary School and Glade Creek Elementary, is now officially underway after years of hurdles. "We feel really good about...
Maier Foundation awards WVSOM students $50,000 through scholarship match
LEWISBURG, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Multiple student doctors at the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine will now have their financial obligations decreased following a celebratory luncheon acknowledging them as scholarship recipients. The West Virginia Emulation Endowment/Dr. Olen E. Jones Jr. Incoming Student Scholarship awards awarded a total of $50,000 for the 2024-2025 academic year. The […]
CW Sturgell Receives Preseason Hype from Football Website
CHARMCO- Football is upon us and with that comes preseason hype and predictions. At Greenbrier West, linebacker C.W. Sturgell was named as a Class A player to watch in the state of West Virginia by the website Coalfields.org last week. They had this to say about Sturgell: “The Cavaliers have proven year-in and year-out to […] The post CW Sturgell Receives Preseason Hype from Football Website appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.