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Concord University adapts to new campus carry law
ATHENS, WV (WVNS) – Concord University is preparing a little differently for the new school year. The new Campus Self-Defense Act that was passed by the West Virginia Legislature is forcing many universities like Concord University to thoroughly consider how they will accommodate this new law. From athletics to the classroom to the cafeteria, everything […]
Local law enforcement honored at the WV Coalfields Highway Safety Program Awards Banquet
PRINCETON, WV (WVNS) – Local sheriff’s departments and officers were honored at the West Virginia Coalfields Highway Safety Program Awards Banquet. This luncheon was held to celebrate the six counties in Region 8 of the Highway Safety Program, which include Mingo, McDowell, Wyoming, Mercer, Summers, and Monroe Counties. The officers’ efforts that were applauded encompass […]
Inmate charged after brining heroin, fentanyl ‘hidden inside his body’ into jail
TAZEWELL, VA (LOOTPRESS) – A Tazewell County inmate has incurred additional charges after law enforcement discovered controlled substances which had apparently been hidden inside the body of the inmate. The Tazewell County, Virginia Sheriff’s Office reports that, in the late-night hours of Thursday, August 1, 2024, Deputy Logan Moore of the sheriff’s office recovered controlled […]
Appalachian String Band Music Festival underway in Clifftop
CLIFFTOP, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The sounds of Mann’s Creek and Glade Creek in Clifftop have been drowned out by the playing of string instruments from musicians from around the globe. The Appalachian String Band Music Festival returned to Clifftop on Wednesday, July 31, and will continue until Sunday, August 4. Held atop the mountaintop at […]
AEP/Appalachian Power receives prestigious Emergency Response Award
WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) — The Edison Electric Institute (EEI) has awarded AEP/Appalachian Power its prestigious Emergency Response Award. Presented to EEI member companies twice a year, EEI officials say, the Emergency Response Award recognizes recovery and assistance efforts by electric companies following service disruptions caused by extreme weather or other natural events. According to EEI, […]
Inside the action from WVU's first open practice of 2024
WVU Football held their first open practice of fall camp for the 2024 season. EerSports was there, providing numerous updates and will have photos later in the day. In the meantime, check out some clips of the action in the video above.
Greenbrier County Schools announce reduced school schedule for the upcoming school year
LEWISBURG, WV (WVNS) — Greenbrier County Schools administrators are making a significant change to their daily schedule for the upcoming school year. Starting this fall, the school day will be reduced for students for a better approach to education and to maintain instructional time in the classroom. Since the 1970s, Greenbrier County Schools has exceeded […]
Hydrogen Hub is $30 million closer to coming to West Virginia
The Appalachian Regional Clean Hydrogen Hub (ARCH2) is a step closer to coming to the Mountain State, Senator Shelley Moore Capito told 7 News. The Department of Energy released $30 million to officially launch the facility in West Virginia, according to state officials. The money is the first part of a $925 million award that […]
Over 20 person apprehended in a significant drug investigation
Over 20 people have been apprehended in a large-scale drug investigation that spans from West Virginia to Puerto Rico and Mexico. The West Virginia State Police Martinsburg Bureau of Criminal Investigations Office and the Eastern Panhandle Drug and Violent Crime Task Force made multiple arrests and executed search warrants in Berkeley and Jefferson County on Tuesday. At the same time, other agencies assisted in targeting various locations for out-of-state targets and Puerto Rico.
Biden’s war on Appalachia
After years of progress made under former President Donald Trump, President Joe Biden has devastated economic growth and energy production in Appalachia. Gone are the days of pro-energy policies and a president who stood up for this region. Instead, the energy-producing communities that power our nation have seen their lights turned off, savings dwindled, and […]
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