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Local woman starts fundraiser to get a generator for KCHA
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK)– After the Kanawha-Charleston Humane Association lost power on July 16, the shelter posted on social media asking for help to keep the animals cool. Dawn Frohna, brought ice and fans to help, beat the 96-degree heat that day. When Frohna was there, she was told that the shelter did not have a […]
Treasurer Moore Statement on Cleveland-Cliffs’ Weirton Plant Investment
WEIRTON, W.Va. (WVDN) – State Treasurer Riley Moore hailed the announcement by Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. that they will invest $150 million to repurpose the company’s idled Weirton tinplate mill into a new electric distribution transformer production plant, resulting in re-employment opportunities for 600 union workers in the region. “I am absolutely thrilled Cleveland-Cliffs has decided to repurpose the […] The post Treasurer Moore Statement on Cleveland-Cliffs’ Weirton Plant Investment appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Kentucky’s Largest Farm To Table Dinner Is Gearing Up In Greenup County
Kenny Imel says plans are coming together for Kentucky’s largest farm to table dinner that will be held Saturday night in Greenup, Kentucky. Imel, who heads up the event, talks about the history of the event, the speakers, the food that will be served, and how many people will be on hand to support three Greenup County projects involving youth.
Cabell County Fair week kicks off with parade, festivities begin Wednesday
CABELL COUNTY, WV (WOWK) – It’s time once again for the Cabell County Fair! To kick off this year’s fun and festivities, the area community gathered in the City of Milton for the Cabell County Fair Parade. The 2024 Cabell County Fair runs from July 24-27, at the West Virginia Pumpkin Park in Milton. The […]
Miner injured at southern West Virginia mine has died, governor says
RALEIGH COUNTY, W.Va. (WCHS) — A coal miner who was injured at a southern West Virginia mine earlier this month has died, the state’s governor said Wednesday. Ashley Cogar, 33, of Erbacon, W.Va., died Wednesday morning from injuries suffered in a mining incident on July 12 at the Wyco Surface Mine in Raleigh County, according to a news release from the governor’s office.
Company investing $150M to redevelop West Virginia site, create 600 jobs
WEIRTON, WV (WOWK) – A company is planning to redevelop its facility in Weirton, West Virginia, after closing the steel processing plant earlier this year. According to U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (I-WV), Cleveland-Cliffs is planning to turn its facility into a manufacturing site for distribution transformers. They plan to use building assets and infrastructure already […]
Greenbrier East High School Band Given Highest Honor To Represent West Virginia
LEWISBURG W.Va. (WVDN) – This year marks the 84th anniversary of the horrific attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. It is a time-honored tradition to remember the fallen who made the ultimate sacrifice protecting America and its citizens with heartfelt ceremonies, honoring veterans and a grand parade in Honolulu, Hawaii. In an incredible […] The post Greenbrier East High School Band Given Highest Honor To Represent West Virginia appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Master Gardeners prepare for State Fair of W.Va.
FAIRLEA W.Va. (WVDN) – Master Gardeners met at the Demonstration Garden to get things ready for “The Most Wonderful Time of the Year.” The West Virginia State Fair opens in just three weeks, August 8-17, and for the Master Gardeners, a lot needs to happen to get things ready. Weeds need to be weeded, bloomed […] The post Master Gardeners prepare for State Fair of W.Va. appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
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