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Woman gets maximum for providing drugs which killed an Upshur County man
BUCKHANNON, W.Va. — A woman who admitted to providing the drugs which caused an Upshur County man’s overdose death will spend time in prison. Arista Wright, 26, was given the maximum sentence of 15 years when she appeared before Circuit Judge Jacob Reger. Wright pleaded guilty to a charge of delivery with death after the December 2022 overdose death of Troy Cook of Buckhannon.
ARCH2 gets $30M for hydrogen hub; critics call it a ‘boondoggle’
(The Center Square) — The federal government cut its first check for a multi-state experiment to build a hydrogen-based manufacturing and energy hub in Appalachia, sending $30 million to ARCH2. The team behind the Appalachian Regional Clean Hydrogen Hub expects up to $925 million from the Department of Energy to spearhead development. “This federal funding […]
Governor Justice breaks ground on outdoor exhibit dedicated to West Virginia’s natural resources and history
CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Governor Jim Justice was joined by several leaders in the natural resources industry on Wednesday for breaking of ground on a new West Virginia State Capitol Complex outdoor exhibit. Introduced as part of the “America 250 WV” legacy project, “West Virginia: Nature Designs a State that Fuels a Nation” will provide […]
History rings in Welch on the 103rd anniversary of Hatfield and Chambers assassination
Welch, WV (WOAY)- West Virginia’s history was once again in the spotlight. This time, it was a bell ringing and a clock running above a set of stairs that witnessed some of the state’s most significant history on August 1, 103 years ago.
West Virginia Humanities Council to host History Alive performance to commemorate 250th anniversary of Dunmore’s War
Ansted, WV (WOAY)- The West Virginia Humanities Council is bringing history to life, hosting a history-alive event on Saturday, August 3, at Hawk’s Nest State Park. Living history interpreters will perform “Thomas Ingles: A Man Between Cultures” to commemorate the 250th anniversary of Dunmore’s War. Dunmore’s...
Princeton nurse launches faith-based screening and outreach program
PRINCETON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Mercer County registered nurse Tera Dillow has launched a new health screening and outreach program within Princeton’s Johnston Chapel Baptist Church community. Dillow brings 25 years of experience having lived and worked in the Mercer County area and has completed the West Virginia University School of Nursing’s Foundations in Faith Community […]
Nicholas County Courthouse News: July 27 through August 2
The following Land Transfers were filed in Nicholas County between July 27 and August 2:. Melissa C. Blose to Jane L. Collins: lots 50-52, Orchard Street, Southside Addition, Richwood District. Filed July 29, 2024. Timothy A. Groves and Rebecca A. Groves to Roy L. Russell and Nancy G. Russell: 3.23...
Badcock Furniture closing in Pulaski, Fairlawn
Badcock Home Furniture & More is closing both its Pulaski and Fairlawn locations as part of a company-wide shutdown. The closings are due to the bankruptcy filing recently of Badcock’s parent company Conn’s. News broke early this week on Badcock’s Facebook page that the company is closing all...
Fraternal Order of Police Host car show
PIKEVILLE, Ky. (WYMT) - The Fraternal Order of Police hosted their first car show. The car show was used as a fundraiser for the FOP’s Cop and Kids Christmas Program. The Christmas program gathers more than 20 low-income students from each Pike County school. The goal of the program...
River Turtles season comes to close
The Pulaski River Turtles closed out the 2024 Appalachian League season on Wednesday, beating the Tri-State Coal Cats, 12-4 in Calfee Park. With the win, Pulaski finishes the 2024 season with a 23-24 record, 7 ½ games behind East Division winner Danville (31-17). Pulaski ended the season in third place in the East.
Mingo's Hall set for fourth MMA bout in September
After a long hiatus, Cheyenne Hall will be heading back to the MMA squared octagon on Saturday, Sept. 14 for her fourth professional bout. Hall, a Mingo County native, Pittsburgh resident and the daughter of Tug Valley High School softball coach Rocky Hall, is scheduled to fight Krissa Timbs in the Coliseum Combat Zone in her hometown of Pittsburgh.
Police: Mingo man charged with attempted murder
A physical altercation that escalated and led to one man being stabbed in the neck has landed another man in jail on an attempted first-degree murder charge, police said. According to the criminal complaint, on July 29, an officer was dispatched to a location at Bias Road in Delbarton regarding a stabbing.
Early morning Radford crash leaves woman seriously injured, power lines down
RADFORD, Va. (WSET) — One woman has serious injuries after a car crash in Radford early Saturday morning. At approximately 2:20 a.m., Radford City Fire/EMS was dispatched for a motor vehicle collision with Injuries and power lines down in the 200 block of Third Avenue. Responding units found two...
State Fair of West Virginia to Open Next Week
LEWISBURG, WV (08/01/2024) (readMedia)– Gates are set to open for the 99th Annual State Fair of West Virginia on Thursday, August 8, 2024, at 8 AM, with carnival rides opening at 11 AM. To celebrate the return of the state’s largest multi-day event, catch opening day specials, including $8 gate admission and a $25 all-day […] The post State Fair of West Virginia to Open Next Week appeared first on The Virginian Review.
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