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Highmark launches Highmark Health Options West Virginia
PARKERSBURG — Highmark Inc. on Aug. 1 launched a new managed care organization, Highmark Health Options West Virginia, that will be headquartered in Parkersburg. The insurer is working with 10 local frontline nonprofits as part of a high-performing social care network program addressing key health-related social needs in the communities where its members live, the company said.
Twin Falls Resort State Park Unveils Revitalized Nature Center at Park Lodge
MULLENS, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Governor Justice announced the grand opening of the newly relocated and updated Nature Center at Twin Falls Resort State Park. “The enhanced Nature Center improves the Twin Falls experience for families and visitors by offering better accessibility and a stronger link to the natural features that define us as West Virginians,” […]
West Virginia Department of Education celebrates “Dolly Day” promoting literacy in young children
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Dolly Parton’s initiative to enhance literacy and generate a love of reading in young children is making an impact here in the Mountain State. The West Virginia Department of Education was host to Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, also known as “Dolly Day” at the Kanawha County Public Library in Charleston Friday.
Treasurer Moore Announces $3.1 Million of Unclaimed Property Returned During July
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WVDN) – State Treasurer Riley Moore announced his Office’s Unclaimed Property Division returned more than $3.1 million worth of funds to individuals, businesses and other organizations during the month of July. “July was the tenth-highest month for returns in our program’s history,” Treasurer Moore said. “Typically July is one of our lighter months […] The post Treasurer Moore Announces $3.1 Million of Unclaimed Property Returned During July appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
West Virginia corrections officers plead guilty to not intervening as colleagues fatally beat inmate
Two West Virginia correctional officers accused of failing to intervene as their colleagues beat an incarcerated man to death in 2022 pleaded guilty in federal court Thursday. Former Southern Regional Jail employees Jacob Boothe and Ashley Toney admitted to violating 37-year-old Quantez Burks's civil rights by not protecting him from being physically assaulted by other correctional officers. Toney and Boothe, who appeared before U.S. District Court Judge Joseph R. Goodwin in Charleston, were among six former correctional officers indicted by a federal grand jury in November 2023. Burks was a pretrial detainee at the Southern Regional Jail in Beaver who...
Local pool celebrates the end of the season
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) – Summer might not quite be over yet, but one local pool has already reached the end of its season. The New River Pool closed for the season, as many of their lifeguards are going back to school. The year began with around 12 lifeguards, but dwindled down to around 6 for […]
Redemption Church hosts annual Back-to-School Bash
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) – Redemption Church hosted their annual Back-to-School bash at Tamarack. Registered attendees received free school supplies, backpacks, and a Tamarack meal at this event. There was also plenty of fun to go around – there was inflatable mini golf, rubber axe throwing, a bounce house, and free haircuts at this event. Pastor […]
Love Hope Center for the Arts kicked off its annual Artist of the new Festival with its first ever film festival
HICO, WV (WOAY)- Love Hope’s Artist of the New Festival has been going on for now three years. This year, one local student brought the idea to expand the festival to include young filmmakers. It went off without a hitch as multiple people ages 10 to 24 submitted for the festival.
Tractor trailer rolls over on I-77 entrance ramp near MacArthur
MACARTHUR, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A tractor-trailer has rolled over on the I-77 entrance ramp near MacArthur. According to witnesses on the scene, a tractor-trailer hauling rolls of paper was taking the entrance ramp to I-77 North and took a curve too fast and rolled over. The rollover occurred at Exit 44. The driver is fine […]
Fayette County man arrested after slapping sister, throwing chair at her
GLEN JEAN, WV (LOOTPRESS) – One Fayette County man has been arrested after slapping his sister and throwing a chair at her. According to a criminal complaint, on Wednesday, August 7, 2024, police responded to a residence on Legends Highway in Glen Jean in reference to a domestic disturbance. Upon arrival, the victim told police […]
Fayette County firefighters prepare for the upcoming school year
GAULEY BRIDGE, WV (WVNS) – Firefighters were training a little differently in Fayette County. Eight different fire departments in Fayette County gathered at the Fayette County Firefighters Training Center for a training on August 10, 2024. Some were there for certification; others were there to brush up on their training ahead of the school year. […]
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