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Kanawha County Trick-or-Treat times, date announced
KANAWHA COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Details regarding upcoming Kanawha County Trick-or-Treat festivities have been announced by city officials. With over a month of summer still yet to pass, members of local leadership in many areas are already looking ahead to the fall months. Kanawha County recently made the announcement that Trick-or-Treat festivities are set to […]
Experience West Virginia flavors at the State Fair’s ‘West Virginia Grown Country Store’
FAIRLEA, WV (LOOTPRESS) – For those looking to savor the authentic taste of West Virginia, the “West Virginia Grown Country Store” at the State Fair of West Virginia is a must-visit. Operated by the West Virginia Department of Agriculture (WVDA), this store showcases food and drink products from vendors across the state during the Fair’s […]
Safe Harbor’s annual ‘Lobster Fest’ in Ashland this weekend
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - You don’t have to travel to the beach for some great seafood. Safe Harbor’s annual Lobster Fest is back in Ashland, Kentucky this weekend. Linda Day from Safe Harbor stopped by First Look at Four to tell us how this event benefits a great cause.
Mike Fruth starts scholarships at Ohio Northern University for Pharmacy students
POINT PLEASANT, W.Va. –The recent Fruth Pharmacy Annual Golf Event had a special reason to celebrate this year. The event now in its 33rd year, was held at The Sleepy Hollow Country Club in Hurricane, West Virginia on August 5th. The Fruth Scholarship Program announced the start of another Scholarship to help pharmacy students at Ohio Northern University. The scholarship will provide two $1000. Awards each years and is being funded by Mike Fruth, a pharmacy graduate of Ohio Northen University. Beau Slater, Director of Development for Ohio Northern University was present at the golf event to kick off the announcement of the Mike Fruth Polar Bear Pharmacy Scholarship.
South Charleston's annual Summerfest kicks off Wednesday
SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — The 20th Summerfest in South Charleston kicked off Wednesday night. The annual event, complete with inflatables, snow cones, vendors and free live performances every evening, will run through Saturday, Aug. 17. This year’s Summerfest will feature a drone show on Friday. “We’re very...
2025 West Virginia Wildlife Calendar now available to purchase
SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WVDN) — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) announced today that the 2025 West Virginia Wildlife Calendar is now available to purchase online and in stores around the state. This year also marks the 40th anniversary of the WVDNR publishing the popular calendar, which helps fund important Wildlife Resources Section programs. Calendars can […] The post 2025 West Virginia Wildlife Calendar now available to purchase appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Thousands of WV kids could lose child care. State mum on plans to fix it.
Child care in West Virginia is facing a funding cliff, according to lawmakers and advocates, that could push thousands of kids from child care assistance by next month. As the crisis looms, the governor and state Department of Human Services haven’t offered concrete information about how they’ll fix the problem. State lawmakers are doubtful about […]
CAMC announces Shelda Martin as new Chief Medical Officer
Shelda Martin, MD, has been promoted to Chief Medical Officer (CMO) and Vice President for Medical Affairs after serving as the interim CMO for the last six months. Dr. Martin is a graduate of the West Virginia University School of Medical Technology and School of Medicine. She completed an internal medicine internship and residency at CAMC, including serving as the chief resident.
First Alert Forecast | Rain, Thunder Returns
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - Lighter showers scattered through during the morning drive, but steadier rains and rumbles are coming through once most folks are where they need to be (at school or at the office). While obviously not so great for the folks that work outdoors, these showers will be well-received by the parched lawns and gardens out there. Mind the thunder, and there will be downpours in the mix, but the hope is that we’ll end up with thinner showers and more lulls by the time area events hit the prime time. Temperatures will hang in the 80s this afternoon (not 90s this time), and drift back to the lower 70s by tomorrow morning.
Wizardfest ‘Rennervate!’: Festival returns to Ironton for its sixth year
Fans of the Harry Potter series of books and movies can get their cloaks dry cleaned and ready as Ironton’s Wizardfest returns Nov. 9 and 10 with familiar faces and a pair of new guests. “It’s very exciting,” said Brad Bear, one of the organizers of the event, which is now in its sixth year. […] The post Wizardfest ‘Rennervate!’: Festival returns to Ironton for its sixth year appeared first on The Tribune.
Logan County first responders leap into action, reuniting escaped kangaroo with its owner
VERDUNVILLE, W.Va. (WCHS) — First responders hopped into action Friday after a kangaroo delayed morning commuters in Logan County. Dispatchers received multiple calls after the critter escaped its enclosure and was spotted along Mud Fork Road in Verdunville. Deputies responded to the area and learned the owners adopted the...
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