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Dry start turns unsettled with afternoon storms; showers possible into weekend
Thursday sees a frontal system stall out across West Virginia and Virginia. This will lead to some afternoon convection, mainly for the mountains, but not much activity in the morning. Mostly sunny skies on the morning commute turns partly cloudy as temps push into the 80s. Expect storms to be slow moving, which could produce some […]
Due upon receipt: Medical debt threatens the livelihoods of West Virginians
You owe $8,580.07, payable to the hospital now. Room and Board Emergency Room Cardiology Radiology Pharmacy Laboratory Physician fees This is an actual bill someone close to me received last month after a visit to a local West Virginia hospital that resulted in a nonadmission, but required observation and diagnostic testing. The total cost of […]
Report: Red tape, new power plant delays put PJM grid ‘in peril’
(The Center Square) — Pennsylvania sits at the heart of the 13-state electric grid called PJM. That means the state’s role in generating power to keep the lights on in neighboring states is crucial. But a report warns that recent government policy choices have weakened the grid, making it more vulnerable to disruptions. A potential […]
West Virginia Endures Heatwave: Tips to Stay Cool This Labor Day Weekend
Charleston, WV – Residents in Charleston and surrounding areas are bracing for extreme heat as a heat advisory remains in effect through Friday. Temperatures are soaring, with highs reaching 95°F today and 94°F on Friday, according to the National Weather Service (NWS). The heat index is expected to climb into triple digits across the lowlands.
Recycle Lady: Worms, Fair Trade and Donating Prescription Bottles
Dear Recycle Lady, Last week you said to put prescription bottles in the trash. Have you heard about the Mathew 25 company that collects and reuses these bottles? It’s a good cause. Donor Dear Donor, Thanks for the information on Mathew 25: Ministries, a Cincinnati-based international humanitarian aid and disaster relief organization. They accept donations […] The post Recycle Lady: Worms, Fair Trade and Donating Prescription Bottles appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
West Virginia man’s state crappie record lasts mere minutes before fishing buddy steals his thunder
It was a short-lived achievement for one West Virginia angler this month. He can thank his fishing buddy on the same boat for trumping his newly crowned title minutes apart.
Large Number of Fireflies Call Laurel River Club B&B Home
JENNINGSTON, W.Va. (WVDN) – After noticing a very large number of fireflies at Laurel Fork Farm, the educational farm surrounding Laurel River Club B&B, Marsha Waybright decided to learn more about these tiny creatures. She contacted the West Virginia Department of Natural Resources, and her curiosity has turned into a research program beneficial to humans and “Lightning […] The post Large Number of Fireflies Call Laurel River Club B&B Home appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Drought impacts in West Virginia
(WOWK) – The extreme drought in Appalachia has really been doing a number on our local creeks, streams and even waterfall alcoves. Cathedral Falls in Fayette County is one of many such places. The once beautiful site has dried up to nothing more than a trickle. Several visitors from both in and out of state […]
Morrisey, Williams focus on boosting businesses, combating drug crisis in back-to-back speeches
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. — Patrick Morrisey and Steve Williams, the Republican and Democrat seeking to be West Virginia’s next governor, on Wednesday laid out their plans for how they would tackle some of the state’s pressing issues: population decline, economic development and the substance abuse crisis. The candidates, who haven’t publicly debated, spoke back-to-back […]
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