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UPDATE: Fayette County 911 outage now resolved
UPDATE: Friday, July 19, 2024 @ 8:19 AM | FAYETTEVILLE, WV (WVNS)– An outage affecting Fayette County 911 services has now been resolved, and all 911 lines are back up and operational. Fayette County 911 administrators confirmed this morning on Friday, July 19, 2024 that the outage previously blocking calls to both emergency and non-emergency […]
Deputy Sheriff's Association seeks approval for Police Memorial at Courthouse
Mingo County Deputy Sheriff’s Association President Cpl. Norman Mines approached the Mingo County Commission July 16 seeking permission to construct a police memorial on the Mingo County Courthouse property. Mines told the commission that Mingo is one of the only counties that does not have a police memorial. “We...
West Virginia governor’s bulldog gets her own bobblehead after GOP convention appearance
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — 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.
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 […]
Tygart Lake water levels hit record low amid ongoing West Virginia drought, Corps of Engineers reports
BUCKHANNON — The ongoing drought in West Virginia has caused Tygart Lake’s water levels to plunge to a record low, according to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District. The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) reports that no measurable precipitation has been recorded since July 5, resulting in...
Lawsuit could be filed over painting of Babydog in West Virginia State Capitol
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) — She may be one of the most loved pets in America right now, but a painting of Babydog may now be the subject of a legal fight. Attorney Harvey Peyton has been contacted by people concerned about Babydog’s image being painted into a historic mural in the Capitol Rotunda. He wants […]
Country Roads Band performs at Friday in the Park
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Members of the Beckley community made their way out to Word Park on Friday for the latest Friday in the Park event featuring the Country Roads Band. Also featured as part of the event were a number of on-site vendors, including the Patriot Food Wagon which served burgers and hotdogs, and […]
Gov. Justice, WorkForce West Virginia announce Disaster Unemployment Assistance benefits are now available for communities impacted by storms and flooding April 11-12, 2024
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WVDN) — Governor Jim Justice and WorkForce West Virginia announced that Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) benefits are available to qualifying individuals living or working in Hancock, Kanawha, Marshall, Ohio, Roane, Wetzel and Wood counties. These counties were designated as major disaster areas by the President on May 24, 2024, following an official request by Gov. Justice. […] The post Gov. Justice, WorkForce West Virginia announce Disaster Unemployment Assistance benefits are now available for communities impacted by storms and flooding April 11-12, 2024 appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
West Virginia Humanities Council celebrates 50 years of Arts, cultural enrichment
SHEPHERDSTOWN — The West Virginia Humanities Council (WVHC) celebrated its 50th anniversary at Alma Bea restaurant in Shepherdstown on July 11. While the 501©3 nonprofit organization’s headquarters are in Charleston, WVHC Executive Director Eric Waggoner said the organization decided to hold its anniversary celebration in the Eastern Panhandle, due to the many ways the WVHC has invested in local humanities efforts. Without WVHC funding, the Contemporary American Theater Festival would not be able to offer any free programming and no History Alive! actors would be traveling the state, sharing little known stories from the past with modern audiences.
Gov. Justice announces over $18.6 million in ARC grant award recommendations for projects across West Virginia
CHARLESTON W.Va. (WVDN) — Gov. Jim Justice today announced over $18.6 million in Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) grant funding recommendations for 11 projects across West Virginia. The West Virginia Department of Economic Development administers the state’s Appalachian Regional Commision program, which is a partnership of federal, state and local participants providing financial and technical assistance for economic development and infrastructure […] The post Gov. Justice announces over $18.6 million in ARC grant award recommendations for projects across West Virginia appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
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