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BREAKING: Biden drops out of presidential race, endorses Harris
WASHINGTON D.C. (Hinton News) - In a shocking turn of events, President Joe Biden posted a letter to social media platform X officially dropping out of the 2024 presidential race. Additionally, he announced that he is endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris for the nomination. Harris has accepted Biden's endorsement and released a statement where she said, “I am honored to have the President’s endorsement and my intention is to earn and win this nomination." The Hinton News will continue to follow this situation and provide information as it becomes available. The post BREAKING: Biden drops out of presidential race, endorses Harris appeared first on The Hinton News.
Bulldog of West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice gets own bobblehead after GOP convention
West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice's English bulldog is getting her own bobblehead.The National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum in Milwaukee announced plans Friday for a bobblehead doll for the 60-pound (27-kilogram) Babydog. It comes after her appearance on stage with the governor at the Republican National Convention in the city on Tuesday night."Already popular among West Virginians, Babydog added many more people to her growing fan club with her appearance at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee," museum co-founder and CEO Phil Sklar said in a statement. "This bobblehead will be a must-have for fans of Babydog!"It will be...
Lobbyists file reports covering 2024 West Virginia legislative session expenses
CHARLESTON — Lobbying expenses on lawmakers during the West Virginia Legislature’s 2024 regular session earlier this year were on par with expenses during the same time period last year, while one county government and one public university filed contracts for lobbying services by a July 1 deadline. Registered...
Fayette County Sheriff’s Department searching for runaway juvenile
FAYETTE COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Fayette County Sheriff’s Department seeks information regarding a runaway juvenile. At 11:30 p.m. on July 20, 2024, deputies responded to Dempsey Branch Road in Robson to investigate a runaway juvenile. A K9 was called in to perform a track. The K9 tracked the individual’s scent to the Beards Fork […]
CDC: Deli meat could be cause for Listeria outbreak that infected 28 people, including two Virginians
Deli meat is being investigated as a possible cause for a Listeria outbreak in the U.S. that infected 28 people, including two Virginians, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
'Sad all the way around': Third dog death linked to Virginia PetSmart
ALEXANDRIA, Va. (WJLA) — Earlier this week, WJLA reported that two separate dogs died shortly after staying at a Virginia Petsmart boarding facility. Now, the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria revealed a third dog has died within a week of staying there. All three dogs were staying at the...
Hungriest Mother Food Challenges winners brought their appetite Saturday
MARION, Va. (WJHL) – The area’s most competitive eaters gathered in downtown Marion on Saturday at the Hungriest Mother Food Festival Challenges to determine whose appetite was ready to win. The competition featured a dozen local businesses, food trucks, and restaurants. The food was sweet, savory, and even pickled. Michael Karnes will be keeping his […]
Cave Spring alum and VMI pitcher Holden Wilkerson drafted by the Blue Jays
ROANOKE, Va. – The 2024 MLB Draft was a life-changing event for many young athletes, including VMI’s Holden Wilkerson. The Cave Spring graduate and right-handed pitcher was selected by the Toronto Blue Jays in the 18th round. In 2023, Wilkerson appeared in 11 games for the Keydets, starting...
Thousands of Virginians compete in 35th annual Commonwealth Games
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WDBJ) - This weekend, 5,000 athletes and over 15,000 spectators from across Virginia were at Liberty University for the largest multi-sport festival in the state. “We are basically Virginia’s Olympics. There’s just about something for everybody,” said Charity Waldron, the Director of Operations and Media Relations for Virginia...
Virginia Tech basketball 4-star commit has impressive touch around the basket
Recruiting in the Class of 2025 is off to a good start for Virginia Tech and head coach Mike Young. So far, the Hokies have addressed front-court needs with commitments from Christian Gurdak and Sin'Cere Jones. Jones was the first to commit on June 16 and the Portsmouth, Virginia native...
You’re invited to the RCBC Pediatric Dept. Pool Party
LEWISBURG, WV (WOAY) – It’s a summer of fun as the Robert C. Byrd Clinic Pediatric Department gears up for an evening of aquatic festivities. Children and families can cool down from the sizzling temps on Sunday, July 28 from 6 to 8 p.m. with a dip in the White Sulfur Springs Pool.
The Health Plan opens scholarship program to West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine students
WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) — There is some exciting news for medical students looking to attend what is the largest medical school in West Virginia thanks to one local organization. For over a decade, the Health Plan has provided over $3 million in scholarships to over 50 medical and nursing students who plan to practice in […]
Intake policy at Greenbrier Humane Society temporarily changed due to being at full capacity
LEWISBURG, WV (WVNS) — Due to being at full capacity, the intake policy at the Greenbrier Humane Society will be temporarily changed. According to members of the Greenbrier Humane Society, because they are at full capacity the humane society can only take in sick or injured animals as of Friday, July 19, 2024. The change […]
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