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PSC to hold evidentiary and public comment hearings August 12 for APCo Expanded Net Energy Cost case
CHARLESTON, WV (WVDN) – The Public Service Commission of West Virginia has scheduled August 12 as the date for the evidentiary hearing and public comment hearing for Appalachian Power Company and Wheeling Power Company’s Expanded Net Energy Cost case. The companies have requested an additional $20.4 million in annual revenue. The evidentiary hearing in this case […] The post PSC to hold evidentiary and public comment hearings August 12 for APCo Expanded Net Energy Cost case appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Governor and First Lady Justice issue statement on death of coal miner in Raleigh County
CHARLESTON, WV (WVDN) — Gov. Jim Justice and First Lady Cathy Justice issued the following statement after learning about the death of a coal miner in Raleigh County. Ashley Cogar, 33, of Erbacon passed away this morning from injuries sustained last week at the Wyco Surface Mine. This marks the second mining fatality in West Virginia […] The post Governor and First Lady Justice issue statement on death of coal miner in Raleigh County appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Local Farmers Market uses mini grant to support local fresh produce
WARWOOD, W.Va. (WTRF) – Doubling purchase power for fresh fruits and vegetables at farmers markets is the West Virginia Food and Farm Coalition’s mission, and they are continuing to serve in Warwood. The West Virginia Farmer’s Market Association awarded the Warwood Farmers Market over $4,000 in grant funding to help improve their facilities, increase outreach, […]
2024 West Virginia Little League State Tournament
CHAPMANVILLE, W.Va. (WSAZ) - The 2024 West Virginia Little League State Tournament is underway in Chapmanville. Teams from Charleston Central, Hurricane, Barboursville, and Huntington competed on Tuesday. The four teams competed for the chance to head to Georgia. Barboursville came out on top of Huntington on Tuesday night and Hurricane...
Toyota West Virginia using $300M in investments to produce hybrid transaxles
BUFFALO, W.Va. (WCHS) — An auto manufacturing facility in Putnam County announced Thursday it will use more than $300 million in investments to rev up production for hybrid vehicle components. Toyota West Virginia, located in Buffalo, will begin production for a fifth-generation hybrid transaxle to power new Camry and...
Gov. Justice: Harris-Trump matchup will be ‘more competitive’
WHEELING — The push by Republicans to portray President Joe Biden as frail and incompetent came two years too late, the governor of West Virginia said Tuesday in Wheeling. Gov. Jim Justice, a Republican nominee for U.S. Senate, spoke about the recent upheaval in the 2024 presidential election after giving the keynote speech at the Women In Asphalt luncheon at Waterfront Hall in Wheeling.
Hurricane is heading to Georgia
CHAPMANVILLE, W.Va. (WSAZ) - The Hurricane 10-12 year old all-star baseball team jumped out to big lead and never looked back in the West Virginia state title game. They led 13-0 over Barboursville and ended up winning 13-2 in Chapmanville Wednesday evening as they have won their fourth state title. They are heading to the Little League Regionals at Warner Robbins, Georgia and here are the highlights from the game.
Huntington's Hot Dog Trail receives over 1,000 check-ins
HUNTINGTON — The Huntington Hot Dog Trail launched just over a year ago. To date, it has received 1,322 registrations from more than 20 states. Additionally, 219 passports have been completed. Run through the Huntington Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, the trail features nine local restaurants all famous for...
Central Greenbrier’s Run Ends After Second Loss to Huntington
CHAPMANVILLE- The Central Greenbrier all-stars advanced all the way to the final six teams in the 2024 Little League State Tournament, but unfortunately, the all-stars from Huntington proved to be the biggest thorn in their side as CG lost 14-3 on Monday, July 22, their second loss to Huntington in the tourney. Everything looked okay […] The post Central Greenbrier’s Run Ends After Second Loss to Huntington appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Kanawha County deputies seek assistance after a shots fired incident in St. Albans
ST. ALBANS, W.Va. (WCHS) — Deputies are seeking the public’s assistance in locating a potential suspect after shots were fired at a church in St. Albans. According to the Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office, reports came in of shots being fired through the door of the Brown Community Worship Center came in about noon and deputies were dispatched to the church at 1600 block of Dry Ridge Road.
WVU Medicine Thomas Hospitals bring back ‘Thomas Tuesdays’ hiring events
KANAWHA COUNTY, WV (WOWK) – “Thomas Tuesdays” are back at WVU Medicine Thomas Hospitals. On the third Tuesday of every month, the Thomas Memorial Hospital in South Charleston will be hosting open interviews for all positions, including jobs in critical care, pediatrics and surgery. Tuesday, July 23, marked the return of the interview events. “We […]
City of Charleston facing lawsuit over West Side stairs
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – Some neighbors on Charleston’s West Side have filed a lawsuit against the city’s effort to close a controversial stairway. Just a few weeks ago, the steps were considered public property, but now, they belong to the man who lives at the top of the hill. And he says they’ve been his […]
Tyler Mountain VFD Chief and board resign amid community tensions
CROSS LANES, W.Va. (WCHS) — Several higherups at the Tyler Mountain Volunteer Fire Department resigned on Thursday ahead of a scheduled board meeting amid community unrest and allegations. TMVD Fire Chief Louie Robinson, along with the Board of Directors, announced their decision to resign following several allegations and nearly...
Republicans Really Wish Trump Hadn’t Picked J.D. Vance
Some Republicans are starting to seriously regret Donald Trump’s vice presidential nominee, Ohio Senator J.D. Vance. It’s been only one week since Vance was nominated at the Republican National Convention, and already his own party members are expressing severe doubts about Trump’s pick. The former president’s allies have acknowledged that nominating Vance was the product of Trump’s absolute certainty that he would be able to defeat Joe Biden in November. While Vance wouldn’t do much for swing voters or independents, he would likely shore up support among Trump’s base. But ever since Biden passed the torch to Vice President Kamala...
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