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Babydog is not West Virginia’s Li’l Sebastian. She’s ‘puppaganda.’
On West Virginia Day, Gov. Jim Justice held a dedication to the four new murals in the state Capitol rotunda. The next day, we heard rumors that Babydog, Justice’s prized English bulldog, was in the murals. Sure enough, when I looked through the state Legislature’s photo gallery, there she was … right between a painter […] The post Babydog is not West Virginia’s Li’l Sebastian. She’s ‘puppaganda.’ appeared first on West Virginia Watch.
West Virginia launches new portal for accessing vaccine records
CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The West Virginia Department of Health’s Bureau for Public Health has introduced a new tool for residents to access their vaccine records. Through the MyIRMobile system, patients can now view their immunization history and print their official records. Speaking about the initiative, Sec. Sherri Young emphasized the importance of immunizations in […]
Kirby appointed judge, resigns from House of Delegates
Gov. Jim Justice has appointed Del. Todd Kirby to be circuit judge in Raleigh County. He replaces Judge Robert Burnside, who announced last year he would not seek reelection. Kirby, R-Raleigh, resigned from the House of Delegates effective Tuesday, according to the letter he sent to House Speaker Roger Hanshaw Tuesday. “I am grateful for […] The post Kirby appointed judge, resigns from House of Delegates appeared first on West Virginia Watch.
Longstanding tradition, Mountain State Art and Craft Fair returns to Jackson County for 62nd year
RIPLEY, W.Va. — Thousands will be making their return to Ripley on the Fourth of July to get a taste of true Appalachian tradition during the 62nd annual Mountain State Art and Craft Fair. MSACF will return to the Cedar Lakes Conference Center on Thursday, July 4 through Sunday,...
West Virginia man escapes from Correctional Center after being allowed to go to church on Sunday
West Virginia officials are looking for a man from the Mountain State that escaped a correctional center. Officials say Gregory Dale Stewart escaped from the Parkersburg Correctional Center while he was on furlough to go to church on Sunday.
Cabell County Public Library Sets Sights On Solar, Sees Sustained Success
Written by Aaron-Michael Fox. The Downtown Branch of the Cabell County Public Library started installing a new roof and solar panels on Wednesday in downtown Huntington. The move will save the library more than one million dollars in long term energy costs. The plan is a partnership with Huntington-based Solar...
2024 Sternwheel Regatta kicks off in Charleston
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – It’s that time again! The Charleston Sternwheel Regatta, the Capital City’s biggest summer event, kicked off in Charleston on Wednesday. The festivities officially got underway at 1 p.m. when the carnival opened, and about 60 food trucks and vendors lined up along the Kanawha Boulevard. Wednesday’s events included the Wheelwash Beer […]
Federal disaster declared for April 11 storm in Kanawha County
KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va — Kanawha County has learned that the White House has declared a federal disaster declaration for flooding that happened in parts of Charleston and parts of western Kanawha County on April 11th. The declaration is for individual assistance. Kanawha County Emergency Management Director C.W. Sigman says...
Delegate suggests surplus could be used to build new Mildred Mitchell-Bateman Hospital
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — As Gov. Justice touts a $826 million surplus, Delegate Amy Summers, R-Taylor, recently wrote him a letter requesting $60 million of that be allocated to an aging psychiatric hospital in Huntington. She and other lawmakers have been touring some of the state hospitals and nursing...
Planet Fitness to open new location in West Virginia
CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Planet Fitness is set to open another location in the Mountain State. According to the Planet Fitness website, they will be opening a new location in Charleston. The new gym will be located at 2846 Mountaineer Blvd in Charleston. An opening date has not yet been announced, but a Pre-Grand Opening […]
Child neglect case against St. Albans father waived to circuit court
KANAWHA COUNTY, WV (WOWK) – The case against a father accused of child neglect after his infant was hospitalized with meth in his system is being sent to circuit court. David Mallo, 27, of St. Albans, waived his preliminary hearing in the case in Kanawha County Magistrate Court on Wednesday. Mallo was arrested last month […]
Popular events return for Charleston Sternwheel Regatta, including hot dog eating contest and Weiner dog races
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Two popular Sternwheel Regatta traditions, the hot dog eating contest and the Weiner dog races are preparing to make their return again this year. Some representatives for both events came on 580 Live with Dave Allen Wednesday before the Regatta was to officially kick off at noon.
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