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Lucasville couple arrested on rape charge
LUCASVILLE — A Lucasville couple is facing charges connected to the rape of a child. Arrested was Ezra Wright, 81, of Lucasville. Ezra Wright has been charged with six counts of rape of a child, a first-degree felony. Wright is currently being held without bond. He appeared in Portsmouth...
WGU expands access to West Virginia
WEST VIRGINIA (LOOTPRESS) – Western Governors University’s (WGU) Michael O. Leavitt School of Health (LSH) has introduced the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Prelicensure) program in West Virginia, providing more access to West Virginians who are seeking an alternative pathway into the nursing industry. Dr. Donte Newsom, President of the West Virginia Nurses Association, stated, […]
$10 million approved for projects in West Virginia
CHARLESTON, WV (WVNS) — $10 million was announced for water and sewer projects in the Mountain State by the West Virginia Infrastructure and Jobs Development Council. The projects that the $10 million will go towards include: Funds were also approved for six other water and sewer projects in West Virginia, which include:
Recent Code Enforcement blitz should initiate long overdue change to West Side
A few words about the City of Athens Code Enforcement’s recent blitz in the West Side neighborhood… I love the West Side. My wife and I have lived off and on in that neighborhood for years. Though we once lived on the East Side with its easy access to Avalanche Pizza and the shops on East State, we prefer the West Side with its unique blend of people from all walks of life, close proximity to Miller’s Chicken, downtown and unique architecture. ...
State Fair advanced discounted ticket deadline approaching
FAIRLEA (LOOTPRESS) – The deadline to purchase advanced discounted tickets to the 2024 State Fair of West Virginia is Monday, July 29. Tickets may be purchased by visiting statefairofwv.com/tickets/, calling 1-800-514-ETIX (3849) or at the State Fair Box Office. The Box Office is open Monday – Friday from 9 AM to 5 PM, and Saturday, […]
Recent dry spell is “exceptionally rare” for parts of Ohio and West Virginia
WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) – We can all agree that we need the rain. Remember back in May when we once had a year to date surplus of rain, well it is now a deficit. We are on pace to crack the top 5 driest Julys for the Wheeling Area, with the dries July ever being […]
NIOSH offering free black lung screenings in North Central WV this week
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health is bringing a mobile testing unit to North Central West Virginia this week, offering free black lung screenings for current and former coal miners in the region. The screenings will be held from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. from July 23-25 at Mylan Park, in Morgantown, and […] The post NIOSH offering free black lung screenings in North Central WV this week appeared first on West Virginia Watch.
Trial begins in dispute accusing trooper of excessive use of force at game coached by West Virginia governor
BECKLEY, W. Va. (CN) — A jury will decide whether a West Virginia State trooper acted properly or recklessly with a basketball coach attempting to bring some civility during a rivalry game four years ago. A trial began Tuesday in Eugene Nabor’s civil rights suit against Trooper J.l. Tincher....
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