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Jeeps invade Weathered Ground Brewery
GHENT, WV (WVNS) — The second annual Jeep Invasion sponsored by the Marshall University Southern Coalfields Alumni & Big Green Club was held at Weathered Ground Brewery. The event asked Jeep owners to ride in and display their prized vehicles all for a good cause. Amanada Ashley, Vice President for the Club, said they help […]
Several teams reclassified days before start of 2024 football season
Eleven more football teams moved down a West Virginia Secondary School Activities Commission classification on Friday — the second time that’s happened in the second-to-last full week of the preseason. Capital, Riverside and South Charleston are among the teams involved in this second shift, all moving from Class...
Pressing Forward: News and Sentinel earns awards in West Virginia Press Association’s Better Newspapers Contest
CHARLESTON — The Parkersburg News and Sentinel received multiple awards for editorial and advertising in the West Virginia Press Association’s annual Better Newspapers Contest, including second place in General Excellence for its division. The General Excellence awards are determined by points received for each winning entry. The News...
Capital Sports Center expected to open to public in December 2026
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) — The Capital Sports Center in Charleston is expected to open to the public in December 2026, according to Kanawha County Commissioner Ben Salango. The commissioner also said construction on the facility is expected to begin in March 2025, and 90% of the building will be done by December 2026.
Walking in the shoes of a paramedic: Mental health struggles and the reward of the job
KANAWHA COUNTY, WV (WOWK) – First responders are equipped to respond to any kind of emergency, but oftentimes, the quantity of 911 calls they respond to and the difficult nature of being there for people in their worst moments can make the job emotionally difficult. The Kanawha County Emergency Ambulance Authority is millions of dollars […]
Beckley Events volunteer and Haunted Beckley tour leader Scott Worley passes away
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Beckley community is mourning the loss of Scott Worley, a longtime volunteer and the leader of the Haunted Beckley ghost tours. Worley passed away late yesterday afternoon, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, dedication, and community service. Scott Worley was well-known for his deep knowledge of local history and his […]
First day of LIV Golf Tournament play at the Greenbrier marks a special day in history, plus final results of the first round of play
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, WV (WVNS) – It was certainly a wet one at the Greenbrier Resort on Friday, August 16, 2024, but it also was a day that marked the 100th round of golf in LIV Golf history. Golfer Andy Ogletree took time to reflect on the first ever LIV Golf Tournament that took place in […]
Charleston Sternwheel Regatta generates $38.8 million, boosts local businesses
Charleston, W.Va (WCHS) — The Charleston Sternwheel Regatta generated 38.8 million dollars this year and local businesses say they felt the economic gain from it. That 38.8 million comes from the estimated quarter of a million visitors the Regatta attracted. Charleston Mayor Amy Goodwin said this year was the biggest yet and local businesses say they're ready to see what next year's Regatta brings.
Inside the Numbers: 2024 Baseball
ATHENS, W.Va. – Over the last few years at the conclusion of the academic year, the Concord University Sports Information Department takes a look back at each sport's program success in the recently completed season in an Inside the Numbers series. The final sport to be spotlighted for the Inside the Numbers 2023-24 is Concord baseball. 3- Zack Saryeldin became the third player in program history to earn All-American accolades in multiple seasons. 6- Saves by MJ Hunter which was one shy of the single-season program record. 10- Strikeouts by Jake Robinson in an April start versus Davis & Elkins—the...
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 […]
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued for portions of Ohio and West Virginia has expired
The National Weather Service in Pittsburgh has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for portions of West Virginia and Ohio. The Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued for Northwestern Belmont, South Central Carroll, Harrison, and Jefferson Counties in Ohio, and Brooke and Hancock Counties in West Virginia until 4:45 p.m. At 4:01 a severe thunderstorm was […]
Sct. showers and storms tonight; showers will be possible tomorrow
Saturday evening starts with the chance for scattered showers and storms as our cold front crosses. One or two could be strong to severe with damaging winds being the biggest issue along with heavy downpours. Don’t forget the umbrellas if you plan to head to the final night of the State Fair of West Virginia. […]
$10.8 million-plus in investments set to create jobs in West Virginia
MORGANTOWN, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The US Department of Agriculture has announced $10.8 million-plus in investments which stand to strengthen communities, lower costs, and create jobs throughout West Virginia. “From upgrades to major water and wastewater infrastructure, to construction and renovation of essential community facilities, the funding announced today will have a significant impact on the […]
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