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Veterans and community gather to honor a homeless Purple Heart recipient
KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. (WCHS) — Veterans and supporters came out to pay their respects to Purple Heart recipient Ronald Tittle, who passed away homeless and with no known family. His funeral was held on Thursday at the Donel C. Kinnard Memorial State Veterans Cemetery in Institute. Those who were...
Charleston Distance Run mourns founding member
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – Charleston Distance Run is mourning the passing of one of its founders. The organization announced that Sherman Yale “Nemo” Nearman, 98, has passed away. He served as a founder of the CDR Committee and as a former race director. “Nemo made significant contributions, including introducing the 5K and walking events. His […]
KLC Presents Safety Grant to the City of Louisa
LEXINGTON, KY – The Kentucky League of Cities (KLC) presented the City of Louisa with a 2024 Safety Grant. The money helps KLC members provide services and programs that reduce liability and create safer communities. Since 1999, KLC has awarded more than $6.5 million in liability and safety grants to its members.
Man charged with forcibly holding child’s head against mattress
DUNBAR, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A man was charged with child abuse after forcibly holding an infant’s head down against a mattress in the crib. Wood County Sheriff’s Department said that the child’s father, Michael Eugene Mallory, forcibly held his infant child by the head and neck with his hand and used his other hand to […]
John Manchin Senior Health Care Center among nursing homes to possibly be sold
FAIRMONT, W.Va (WDTV) - The West Virginia Department of Health Facilities recently unveiled a new initiative to sell four state-run nursing homes. In a press release Friday, the department announced it will be working with Lument Securities, a healthcare merging and acquisition company, to sell Jackie Withrow Hospital in Beckley, Hopemont Hospital in Terra Alta, Lakin Hospital in West Columbia, and John Manchin Senior Health Care Center in Fairmont.
Trail being added to nature preserve in Roane County
WALTON — Work is underway to add a more than two-and-a-half-mile trail at a nature preserve in southern Roane County. The American Water Charitable Foundation recently provided $83,400 for trail development and watershed conservation at Hungry Beech Preserve in the Walton area, according to a press release from the Nature Conservancy in West Virginia, which owns and operates the preserve and is part of a global conservation organization.
Crash closes one lane of I-64 West
KENOVA, W.Va. (WSAZ) - One lane of Interstate 64 West is closed early Thursday evening after a crash near the Kenova exit, Wayne County 911 dispatchers said. The crash was reported just before 5 p.m. near the 1-mile marker where the slow lane was closed. There were reports of a...
With strong contingent of returners, several new additions Herd That set to start play in TBT
As The Basketball Tournament (TBT) gets underway Friday four at regional sites, Herd That hopes to stick around Lexington, Ky., for the next several days. The Marshall-based alumni team opens play in TBT at 3 p.m. Friday against Jackson TN (Tennessee) Boom at Rupp Arena, one of the most storied venues in all of basketball.
Fraternal Order Endows Alzheimer’s Research At MU
The West Virginia Order of the Eastern Star will support Alzheimer’s research efforts at the Marshall University (MU) Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine, aiming to advance scientific understanding and develop effective treatments for Alzheimer’s disease. The order is an international fraternal organization with 65 chapters and nearly...
Democratic member of West Virginia House calls for Biden to drop out of presidential race: ‘It’s time’
Calls for President Biden to drop out of the race have been plentiful ever since his debate performance in June. Biden has said he is "one thousand percent" staying in the race, according to reporting by the Associated Press.
Babydog bobblehead unveiled by National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum
MILWAUKEE, WI (LOOTPRESS) – The very first bobblehead figure of the Mountain State’s own Babydog was unveiled on Friday morning, National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum CEO Phil Sklar tells LOOTPRESS. The news follows the English Bulldog’s show stealing appearance with Governor Jim Justice at the Republican National Convention on Tuesday in Milwaukee. “We’re […]
People who lost their jobs in West Virginia due to flooding can get benefits
According to officials, individuals living or working in these counties who lost their job due to the severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, flooding, landslides and mudslides may apply for federal unemployment benefits.
Hinton included in $18.6 million in ARC grant award recommendations for projects across West Virginia
CHARLESTON W.Va. (Hinton News) — Gov. Jim Justice today announced over $18.6 million in Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) grant funding recommendations for 11 projects across West Virginia. The West Virginia Department of Economic Development administers the state’s Appalachian Regional Commision program, which is a partnership of federal, state and local participants providing financial and technical assistance for economic development and infrastructure projects. The Governor’s recommendations will now be sent to ARC for final approval. Projects recommended for ARC funding include: West Virginia Department of Economic Development — $220,000 Consolidated Technical Assistance The West Virginia Department of Economic Development (WVDED), with ARC funding assistance, will continue the Consolidated Technical Assistance program. The...
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