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Officials ignore most Appalachian hydrogen hub worries
(The Center Square) — After an hour-long community briefing that didn’t take questions from the public until 40 minutes passed, another forum for public engagement ended for the Appalachian Hydrogen Hub, which will spread across West Virginia, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. The hub, also called ARCH2, received its first tranche of federal money in July, but critics have warned of a weak public participation process that checks boxes, but effectively locks out locals who will be affected by the hub projects. ...
Son’s-sational Cinnamon Rolls returns to the State Fair of WV
FAIRLEA, WV (WVNS)- Son’s-Sational Cinnamon Rolls are back and better than ever for the 35th year at the State Fair of West Virginia. The Naeyaert’s took over their father’s business and they have been serving up some sweet treats every year since 1989. Co-owner, Raymond Naeyaert said they enjoy serving up fresh cinnamon rolls for […]
West Virginia student earns bronze medal at international tech competition
CHARLESTON, WV (WVNS) — A student from Hancock County, West Virginia came in third place in a world tech competition. According to a press release from the West Virginia Department of Education, Andrew Manteau, a 2024 graduate of Weir High School, competed in the Microsoft Office Specialist World Championship (MOSWC) in Anaheim, California. This past year, […]
First full moon of August is coming to West Virginia and Ohio on Monday
WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) – The first full moon for the month of August is named after North America’s largest fish, the sturgeon. Hence why it is called the Sturgeon Moon. This event will take place on Monday August 19, with it achieving peak fullest at 2:25 PM. Other names for Augusts Full Moon are: Grain […]
WATCH: Kangaroo hops along Logan County roadway
LOGAN COUNTY, WV (WOWK) – Folks in Logan County got a surprise on their way to work this morning. While it may be normal to see cats or dogs, as well as deer and other wildlife roaming around the roadways, one thing drivers wouldn’t expect in the West Virginia coalfields is a kangaroo on the […]
West Virginia Weather: Cold Front Brings Cooler Temperatures and Showers
Charleston, WV – A cold front moving through the region today will bring cooler temperatures and increased chances of showers and thunderstorms, according to the National Weather Service in Charleston, WV. Temperatures are expected to be 3 to 6 degrees below normal for mid-August, with highs ranging from the upper 70s to low 80s.
Eyewitness News wins station's first National Murrow Award
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — Eyewitness News picked up a station-first this week, a National Edward R. Murrow Award. The National Murrow Award, considered to be among the most respected journalism honors in the world, was awarded to WCHS for its 2023 story of how serial rapist Charles Woods Sr. could have been stopped years earlier.
Renovations delaying Logan Middle School’s first day of class
LOGAN COUNTY, WV (WOWK) – Some renovations at a Logan County school are pushing the school’s start date back. While the rest of Logan County Schools will head to the classroom on Monday, Aug. 19, students at Logan Middle School will not begin until Wednesday, Aug. 21. The school’s open house will be from 5 […]
Countdown to Kickoff (Edition 27): Van Bulldogs showing grit ahead of 2024 campaign
VAN, W.Va. (WCHS) — Head coach Mark Agosti narrowed the 2024 Van Bulldogs' team dynamic down to a single word. “They’re gritty,” Agnosti said. “One thing about these kids, they might not be the fastest kid on the field or the strongest kid, but these kids are gritty."
Girlfriend arrested after hitting boyfriend over pets
OAK HILL, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A girlfriend was arrested after becoming angry after her boyfriend brought additional pets onto the property. On Monday, August 12, 2024, at about 6:02 PM, Deputy Sheriff T. L. Farley, II from the Fayette County Sheriff’s Department, received a report of a dispute on Clay Street in the Oak Hill […]
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