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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 […]
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 […]
How Are Yellow Jackets Affected by the West Virginia Drought?
Buzzing Back: The Impact of Drought on Yellow Jackets in West Virginia (LOOTPRESS) – Yellow jackets are more than just pesky insects buzzing around your summer picnic. They play a vital role in our ecosystem, but what happens when a drought hits? In West Virginia, the relationship between yellow jackets and drought conditions is becoming […]
$308M and 4 years late, lawmakers question ‘disastrous’ rollout of WV’s online PATH system
Four years after its expected due date, the state fully rolled out its online management system for critical programs, like Medicaid, emergency food assistance and the foster care system. The system, known as WV PATH, was supposed to be completed in 2020. Its price tag at this point: $308 million. “The rollout has been disastrous […]
West Virginia averages more internet complaints than other states
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – Broadband and internet access, or a lack thereof, have long been a hot topic of conversation in the Mountain State. A new study has now determined the people of West Virginia are actually more likely to complain about the internet than residents of other states. The website design company, “by Crawford,” […]
West Virginia ranks second to last in library visits
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – Public libraries can serve as a community hub, not just for bookworms. USAFacts recently looked at data from the Institute of Museum and Library Services to see how often people visit their local libraries in each state. USAFacts conducted their study with IMLS data from 2022. They said this data was […]
Soccer Game Recap: Oak Hill Gets the Win
Oak Hill waltzed into their contest on Tuesday with two straight wins... but they left with three. They never let the Shady Spring Tigers onto the board and left with a 9-0 win. Arabella Holly was a massive factor in the win as she booted in three goals all by herself.
Learning event to be held at the Mercer County Technical Education Center for Mercer County middle school students
MERCER COUNTY, WV (WVNS) — Students from middle schools in Mercer County will be able to participate in a learning event at the Mercer County Technical Education Center towards the end of September 2024. According to a press release, seventh and eighth students from middle schools in Mercer County will be able to participate in […]
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