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75th Williamsburg Community Fair set for July 26- 27
Williamsburg, WVa. (WVDN) – “Remember When” is the theme for the bigger and better “bring back the memories” Williamsburg Community Fair this year. A few new activities will be enjoyed this year such as a large exhibit display of photos showing fairs of the past 75 years. Bringing back the ole Talent Show, will be […] The post 75th Williamsburg Community Fair set for July 26- 27 appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Entertainment at the Williamsburg Community Fair July 27
Williamsburg, WVa. (WVDN) – Bring a chair, sit under the tent and enjoy the entertainment on Saturday, July 27, at the Williamsburg 75th Community Fair beginning with John 3:16 Crossroads, a Southern Gospel group with a touch of contemporary style from Lewisburg, WV at 12:30 p.m. They have performed at the WV State Fair as […] The post Entertainment at the Williamsburg Community Fair July 27 appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Open Burn Ban implemented in Tazewell County
TAZEWELL, VA (LOOTPRESS) – An immediate ban on all open burning activities has been implemented in Tazewell County due to increased wildfire concerns. Tazewell County Administrator and Director for Emergency Management, Eric Young has reportedly instituted the ban with the goal of heightening safety measures and addressing the increased risk of wildfires, which has been […]
Woman who awakened from two-year coma in 2022 to identify her brother as her attacker dies
JACKSON COUNTY, W.Va. (WCHS) — A woman who awakened from a two-year coma in 2022 to identify her brother as the person who brutally beat her has died. Wanda Palmer, 53, of Ravenswood died on July 12 at WVU Thomas Memorial Hospital, according to an obituary. Jackson County Sherriff...
West Virginia Governor to deliver an address to the people of the Mountain State
West Virginia Governor Jim Justice is set to deliver a statewide address on Monday. No information was provided on what the address will be about but it comes after the assassination attempt of former President Trump.
Tuesday’s sizzle brings isolated storm risk; much needed rain moves in Wednesday
Tuesday is a very mild start as temps push back into the 90s by the afternoon. Touch more humidity pushes heat indexes closer to the upper 90s/low 100s for our western counties. A few more clouds push in for the afternoon as a cold front slides closer. A stray afternoon shower/t-storm possible, mainly north. Tuesday […]
Inmate pleads guilty to possessing a weapon at FCI McDowell
MCDOWELL COUNTY, WV (WVNS) — An inmate at the Federal Correctional Institution McDowell pleaded guilty to possessing a weapon. 26-year-old Tony Lashon Cleveland Jr., who was an inmate at Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) McDowell, pleaded guilty to possession of a weapon by an inmate at a federal prison on Tuesday, July 16, 2024. According to […]
Former school district employee accused of inappropriate relationship with minor
GILES COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ) - A Narrows woman has been arrested as part of an investigation into an inappropriate relationship with a minor. Kristen Sierra Williams, 23 and a former Giles County Public schools employee, is charged with:. One count of taking indecent liberties with a minor (indecent act with...
What’s the point of a surplus if West Virginians are suffering from lack of child care providers
Gov Jim Justice announced recently that the state’s revenue collections for fiscal year 2024 were about $826 million above estimates. The governor often brags about state surpluses and more money coming in than estimated — meanwhile, West Virginians are suffering because state agencies are underfunded. There are many examples of this, but because Justice wants […] The post What’s the point of a surplus if West Virginians are suffering from lack of child care providers appeared first on West Virginia Watch.
West Virginia Dem candidates spend little as summer campaigns kick off
The first campaign finance reports since May’s primary election were filed this week, showing that Republicans in nearly all contested state-level races are vastly outspending and outraising their Democratic opponents. The reports cover a two-month period between April 29 and June 30, meaning they include about two weeks of information before the May 14 primary, […] The post West Virginia Dem candidates spend little as summer campaigns kick off appeared first on West Virginia Watch.
U.S. House committee advances bill that would halt application of new silica dust rule
The U.S. House Appropriations Committee voted last week to advance an appropriations bill for the federal Department of Labor that contains a provision to block the implementation of a newly finalized rule meant to limit coal miners’ exposure to dangerous silica dust. The bill previously passed a subcommittee and, on Wednesday, passed the full Appropriations Committee 31-25 with no amendments that […] The post U.S. House committee advances bill that would halt application of new silica dust rule appeared first on Virginia Mercury.
Police: Theft investigation underway at Trap Hill Little League Fields
ECCLES, WV (LOOTPRESS) – West Virginia State Police need your help after a theft and destruction of property incident occurred at Trap Hill Little League Fields. Between the evening of Wednesday, July 10, 2024, and the early morning hours of Thursday, July 11, 2024, an unidentified individual or individuals unlawfully entered a building at the […]
Fourth work zone collision prompts urgency for driver safety, WV Secretary Wriston says
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Transportation Secretary Jimmy Wriston, P.E., is urging motorists to slow down and pay attention in highway work zones following the fourth worker being struck this year. “Imagine, if you will, we’re sitting here in my office working away, answering emails, taking care of documents and...
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