Macarthur
LATEST NEWS
Countdown continues to 99th State Fair of West Virginia
FAIRLEA, WV (WVNS) — At the state fairgrounds in Fairlea, the countdown to opening day of the State Fair of West Virginia has begun. Workers were setting up rides, and concession favorites were back on the fairgrounds, as exhibitors dropped by the administrative offices to pay fees and get tickets on Monday, August 5, 2024. […]
Federal Funding Kickstarts Hydrogen Hub Project in Appalachia
The Appalachian Regional Clean Hydrogen Hub (ARCH2) has received a significant boost with an initial $30 million funding from the U.S. Department of Energy. This marks the commencement of a multi-state initiative aimed at developing a hydrogen-based manufacturing and energy hub across West Virginia, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. ARCH2 is poised...
Concord University introduces CU Bound program
Athens, WV (WOAY)-Concord University has launched the CU Bound program for high school students seeking to further their education and easily transition to college. Students from participating counties will receive assistance meeting minimum college admission requirements through the program. Participating high schoolers who maintain good grades are guaranteed admission to...
Greenbrier County Sheriff’s Department investigates fatal shooting in Rainelle
Rainelle, WV (WOAY)- Authorities are investigating a shooting that resulted in the death of a Greenbrier County man. According to a press release from the Greenbrier County Sheriff’s Department, on Sunday, August 4, around 12:27 p.m., officers responded to a call reporting a shooting in the Rainelle area. Upon...
If You Hear ‘Code Brown’ At Any Virginia, West Virginia or North Carolina Walmart, Leave Immediately
Have you ever been in a store and heard an announcement over the intercom with codes you didn't understand? You might wonder if something out of the ordinary is about to happen. Whatever it is you hear, these codes aren't always meant solely for employees - some can alert customers...
YMCA opening on a delayed schedule on August 7
Beckley, WV (WOAY)- The YMCA of Southern West Virginia will open on a delayed schedule on August 7. The facility is continuing the fourth phase of its remodel. The YMCA will open at noon this Wednesday and close at 9:00 P.M. Contractors will be working on the top floor on...
Division of Endocrinology launches new fellowship
The Department of Medicine Division of Endocrinology is seeking applicants for the new Diabetes Fellowship. This is a one-year clinical diabetes fellowship for primary care physicians. The innovative program is open to physicians who have successfully completed their training in internal medicine, family medicine, or internal medicine/pediatrics. This fellowship is...
In WV, a ban on certain services brings barriers to building trust with people who use drugs
During a recent visit to West Virginia, Dr. Rahul Gupta, the head of the federal Office of National Drug Control Policy, reflected on recent successes in efforts to slow the ongoing drug and overdose epidemic. Nationally, fatal drug overdose rates have dropped 5% since a 2021 spike. Naloxone, the opioid reversal drug, is widely available. […]
It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency:
Our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. As a platform hosting over 100,000 pieces of content published daily, we cannot pre-vet content, but we strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation.