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Kangaroos in Logan County: Meet Arnold
CHAPMANVILLE, WV (WOWK) — Earlier this month, a kangaroo on the loose in Logan County went viral. It caused many concerns and raised questions about if you can even own a kangaroo in the state. Kangaroos are legal in the state of West Virginia. In fact, the West Virginia State Code says kangaroos, wallabies, sugar […]
City of Beckley’s 31st Annual Kids Classic Festival set for next week
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The City of Beckley has announced details regarding the city’s 31st Annual Kids Classic Festival, which will get underway beginning next week. Set to run from September 2, 2024, through September 8, 2024, the festival will start at Beckley Little League with a Labor Day home run derby. The evening event […]
Boot Barn opens third West Virginia location in Beckley
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — The Boot Barn store in Beckley has opened its doors to the public! This is the franchise’s third store in West Virginia. Boot Barn offers not only boots, but clothes, accessories, and much more. According to their webpage, the Beckley store will also offer hat shaping and cleaning for new and […]
Gov. Justice announces $59 million investment in Berkeley County from HandCraft Services creating 220 new jobs
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. (WVDN) — Gov. Jim Justice announced that HandCraft Services, a leading provider of medical linen and apparel products, will be investing $59 million to open a new facility in Berkeley County, creating 220 new jobs. “The decision for HandCraft Services to invest in Berkeley County is a testament to the strength and potential of […] The post Gov. Justice announces $59 million investment in Berkeley County from HandCraft Services creating 220 new jobs appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
West Virginia Turnpike tolls to cost $4.50 starting in 2025
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) — Travelers going through the West Virginia Turnpike tolls will have to pay $4.50 starting in 2025, according to the West Virginia Parkways Authority. This new 5% increase will start on Jan. 1, 2025, according to Parkways Authority Executive Director Jeff Miller. He said this is the most the West Virginia legislature […]
Drought impacts in West Virginia
(WOWK) – The extreme drought in Appalachia has really been doing a number on our local creeks, streams and even waterfall alcoves. Cathedral Falls in Fayette County is one of many such places. The once beautiful site has dried up to nothing more than a trickle. Several visitors from both in and out of state […]
New River Community and Technical College hosting blood drive on August 29
Beaver, WV (WOAY)- New River Community and Technical College is partnering with the American Red Cross to help meet the constant universal need for blood transfusions. The college is hosting a blood drive on Thursday, August 29. The event is open to the public and will be held at New...
Morrisey, Williams focus on boosting businesses, combating drug crisis in back-to-back speeches
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. — Patrick Morrisey and Steve Williams, the Republican and Democrat seeking to be West Virginia’s next governor, on Wednesday laid out their plans for how they would tackle some of the state’s pressing issues: population decline, economic development and the substance abuse crisis. The candidates, who haven’t publicly debated, spoke back-to-back […]
As business debts mount, Justice takes stage at The Greenbrier to announce economic investments
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice took the stage Wednesday at his family’s Greenbrier resort to announce a string of high-profile business investments totaling $219 million in the state of West Virginia. His public remarks in White Sulphur Springs came one day after the resort had been scheduled to be auctioned off because […]
$301,000 grant given to West Virginia for specialty crop block grants
CHARLESTON, WV (WVNS) — The state of West Virginia received a funding of $301,000 that will be shared among eight different West Virginia agribusinesses, organizations, and agencies in FY 2024 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP). According to a press release from the West Virginia Department Of Agriculture, the funding was from the United States […]
West Virginia Drought activates SBA Disaster Loan Program
WEST VIRGINIA (LOOTPRESS) – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced today that federal Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDLs) are available in West Virginia for small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture, and most private nonprofit organizations with economic losses due to drought that began on Aug. 13. The declaration includes the primary counties […]
The WV Chamber of Commerce expects record numbers at their annual business summit
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS (WVNS) — The West Virginia Chamber of Commerce 88th Annual Meeting & Business Summit, to be held from August 28 to August 30, is expecting over 1,000 people at the three-day event. The theme for this year’s event, located at The Greenbrier in White Sulphur Springs is “Uniting Business. Igniting Prosperity.” It […]
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