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West Virginia teen recovering after shark bite at North Carolina beach
NORTH TOPSAIL BEACH, N.C. (WNCT) — A 14-year-old boy from West Virginia is recovering after he was bit by a shark over the weekend in North Topsail Beach. Police say it happened Sunday afternoon near Beach Access number four. The teenager was taken to a local hospital. Officials said there was no report of seeing […]
Thunderstorms and 100-degree heat possible today
AUGUSTA COUNTY – Thunderstorms, damaging wind gusts, large hail, isolated tornadoes, and peak heat indices between 100 to 105 are all possible today in the Shenandoah Valley, according to the National Weather Service (NWS). At 4:52 a.m. NWS issued a hazardous weather outlook for northern and central Virginia, eastern...
Legal watchdog gives guidance on AI
CHARLESTON — The use of artificial intelligence – AI – is quickly becoming prevalent in all aspects of life, but attorneys in West Virginia are being urged to exercise caution and engage in transparency when using AI-based tools in their daily work. The West Virginia Office of...
Sen. Manchin discusses his political path forward after registering as an independent
Sen. Joe Manchin and his daughter Heather Manchin join NBC News’ Stephanie Ruhle to discuss his political path forward after the West Virginia senator registered as an independent. NBCUniversal News Group is the media partner of Aspen Ideas Festival.
Joe Manchin to boost Republicans with donations
Sen. Joe Manchin (I-WV), the Democrat-turned-independent, is ready to put his money where his party affiliation is. The retiring West Virginia senator will begin breaking out his checkbook for more centrist candidates, including Republicans, through his Country Roads PAC. The most immediate beneficiaries of Manchin’s latest endeavor will include $5,000 to Sen. Angus King (I-ME) […]
2 Mon Health employees recognized as Top 50 Women Leaders in WV
MORGANTOWN, W.Va (WDTV) - Two employees working in the Mon Health System have been named in the Women We Admire’s Top 50 Women Leaders in West Virginia for 2024. The list recognizes outstanding women in the state that work in fields that range from agriculture to healthcare. Jennifer Nestor...
Justice: West Virginia looking at possible $800M surplus as fiscal year closes
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – With just four days left in the fiscal year, West Virginia Governor Jim Justice says the state is unlikely to see the 10% cut to the personal income tax he had been hoping for. The governor did say, based on preliminary numbers, it appears the state will have around $800 million […]
Two charged in shooting death of West Virginia woman in Texas
POLK COUNTY, Texas (WCHS) — Two people have been charged in the shooting death of a West Virginia woman in Texas. Jillian Rasnick, 38, of West Virginia was found dead of a gunshot wound on June 15 in Polk County, Texas, according to a news release from the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
Gov. Justice visits Coopers Rock State Forest to see progress of state’s first stargazing cabins
BRUCETON MILLS, WV (WVDN) — Gov. Jim Justice visited a construction site at Coopers Rock State Forest to see the progress on the new stargazing cabins. The cabins will open this fall, and reservations will start being accepted on August 1st. The new cabins are the latest projects on a list of more than $200 million of improvements […] The post Gov. Justice visits Coopers Rock State Forest to see progress of state’s first stargazing cabins appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Woman accused of striking man with vehicle while under the influence, court records say
KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. (WCHS) — A Kanawha County woman is accused of striking a man with her vehicle while driving under the influence, court records said. Annie Rhodes, 40, of East Bank is charged with driving under the influence resulting in serious injuries after an incident Tuesday in the Pratt area, according to a criminal complaint filed in Kanawha County Magistrate Court.
Justice awards $1.3 million for all-inclusive playground at Mylan Park
MORGANTOWN W.Va. – Gov. Jim Justice awarded $1.3 million to fund a SteppingStones inclusive playground for disabled children and adults at Mylan Park Monday, closing the fundraising gap on the project. SteppingStones is a nonprofit organization that offers several recreational activities for children and adults with disabilities, such as...
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