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High-Speed chase on I-77 ends in Raleigh County with arrest
MERCER COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A high-speed chase on I-77 that started in Virginia and continued into Mercer County, WV, ended in Raleigh County with one arrested. On September 21, 2024, at approximately 4:50 p.m., Mercer County deputies joined a pursuit involving a maroon Dodge Ram that was speeding and evading police on Interstate 77. […]
Philip Bowen brings ‘Homecoming in the Hills’ to Montgomery
MONTGOMERY, WV (WOWK) – A West Virginia native who was an America’s Got Talent contestant and is a social media sensation is coming home for a special series of shows. Philip Bowen will be back in his hometown of Montgomery, West Virginia, for his “Homecoming in the Hills” series. The singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist says these […]
Countywide burn ban to end in Greenbrier County
GREENBRIER COUNTY, WV (WVNS) — An end date was announced for the countywide burn ban in Greenbrier County. According to the Greenbrier County Homeland Security and Emergency Management, the countywide burn ban for Greenbrier County will end at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 26, 2024. The burn ban was originally announced due to drought conditions […]
Lions Welcome Wellspring of Greenbrier
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS W.Va. (WVDN) -White Sulphur Lions welcomed Abigail Spangler Monday at their meeting, who spoke about the purpose and future plans for Wellspring of Greenbrier, a non-profit dedicated to providing food, clothing, and other life essentials to unhoused and transient populations. Wellspring’s Day Haven, located in Rupert (524 Nicholas Street), provides showers, laundry, […] The post Lions Welcome Wellspring of Greenbrier appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Rupert Elementary Art Teacher Inspires Students with Collaborative Project
RUPERT W.Va. (WVDN) – Art Teacher Lynn Quillen at Rupert Elementary School kicks off every school year with an exciting collaborative project. She believes that starting the year with a group effort energizes students as they see their individual creations come together to form a large, unified art piece displayed in the hallway throughout the […] The post Rupert Elementary Art Teacher Inspires Students with Collaborative Project appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Nicholas County dropping drought State of Emergency
NICHOLAS COUNTY, WV (WOWK) – Nicholas County is dropping its state of emergency for drought conditions and a call for residents to conserve water. Nicholas County Commission President Garrett Cole says the reversal will go into effect on Friday, Sept. 27, as rain makes its way through the region. The state of emergency was first declared […]
Greenbrier County Planning Commission Will Conduct Two Public Hearings Regarding The Adoption Of A New Zoning Ordinance – October 16 And October 23
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS GREENBRIER COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION In accordance with chapter 8A of the West Virginia Code and the Public Participation Plan adopted by the Greenbrier County Planning Commission, notice is hereby given that the Planning Commission will conduct two public hearings regarding the adoption of a new zoning ordinance. The hearings will take place […] The post Greenbrier County Planning Commission Will Conduct Two Public Hearings Regarding The Adoption Of A New Zoning Ordinance – October 16 And October 23 appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Two major student loan forgiveness programs end September 30th
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — A significant deadline is approaching for millions of student loan borrowers across the country. Two major student loan forgiveness programs stop at the end of September. As September 30th approaches, many student loan borrowers are trying to beat the ticking clock to take advantage of the student loan forgiveness deadline. We spoke […]
Mountain Mission announces annual Christmas food basket giveaway signups, holiday sale
CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Mountain Mission is accepting applications for its annual Christmas food basket giveaway. “Sign-ups for our 2024 Mountain Mission Incorporated Christmas Food Basket program for Kanawha County residents are now open and run through Wednesday, Nov. 27,” organizers said in a statement.
One person taken to hospital after I-64 crash near Dunbar
KANAWHA COUNTY, WV (WOWK) – One lane of traffic is closed on I-64 East near Dunbar due to a crash. According to Kanawha County Metro 911 dispatchers, they first received a call around 10:50 a.m. Thursday for a crash between the 52 and 53 mile-markers of I-64E near Dunbar. Dispatchers say only one vehicle was […]
Summers County ARH Auxiliary having raffle to benefit hospital
HINTON W.Va. (Hinton News) - According to auxiliary member MaryBeth Merritt, The Summers County ARH auxiliary is holding a raffle until Oct. 15. The raffle is for a basket of goodies donated by area businesses. Items in the basket include flags, soap, candles, fishing tackle, coffee, a $50 gift certificate from Southern Roots, a hunting knife and many other amazing items. The basket was donated by Doris Cobb and decorated by Hinton Floral. Items in the basket were donated by Jack's Bargain Barn, Big 4 Drugstore, Ice-cream Shack, Berry's Store, Gone Fishing Hinton Hardware, Detras's Boutique, Hinton Floral, Hinton Outfitters,...
Burn ban lifted in Kanawha County, but burning still prohibited in at least one local municipality
CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- The Kanawha County Commission has lifted a county-wide burn ban, but at least one local municipality has chosen to keep the ban in place – for now. “This week, the county has received a reasonable amount of rain,” commissioners wrote in a statement announcing the lifting of the county-wide prohibition. “With more rain on the way, the commissioners felt it was safe to lift the burn ban.”
Rising Above: Parents honor daughter through memorial scholarship
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – It’s been two years since a Herbert Hoover student lost her life in a car crash. “She didn’t put herself first, she always went above to try and help others,” said Emily Strickland, Leah Strickland’s mother. Leah Strickland was just 14 years old and a freshman at Herbert Hoover High School […]
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