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West Virginia residents encouraged to be on lookout for third round of ‘West Virginia Cash Now’ notices
CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – West Virginia residents have been encouraged by State Treasurer Riley Moore to be on the lookout for letters expected to be mailed next week notifying some residents that they will be receiving an unclaimed property check from the Office of the Treasurer this fall through the “West Virginia Cash Now” program. […]
One person hospitalized after being stuck by a vehicle in Milton, dispatchers say
MILTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — One person is in the hospital after being struck by a vehicle in Milton Saturday evening, according to dispatchers. The reports of the incident say that it happened in the Perry Morris Square area at about 7:30 p.m. The extent of the injuries is currently...
Billy Bob's Wonderland draws crowds from far and wide to celebrate at Billy Con
BARBOURSVILLE, W.Va (WCHS) — Billy Bob's Wonderland held their fourth annual Billy Con this weekend, and people travelled from everywhere to see their favorite animatronic band, The Rock-afire Explosion in person. The Rock-afire Explosion used to call Showbiz pizza their home, but since that franchise is closed, they reside...
On Stage: FSTC showcases the many wives of Henry VIII with 'Six The Musical: Teen Edition'
Huntington's First Stage Theatre Company unveils an outdoor production which carries the flavor or merry old England. "Six the Musical: Teen Edition" is a full-length adaptation of the Tony-Award winning Broadway show modified for performance by teen actors for family audiences. Created by Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss, "Six" is...
Increase in MURC grants leads to new resources, changes
Through the efforts of Marshall’s faculty and staff and the execution of its Strategic Plan, the University’s grant awards are growing. To facilitate and sustain this growth, the Marshall University Research Corporation (MURC) would like to announce the following organizational changes to provide additional resources to the grant acquisition activities of the University.
New Almost Heaven Swing unveiled at Huntington’s Rotary Park
HUNTINGTON, WV (WOWK) – The West Virginia Department of Tourism has unveiled one of its most popular tourist attractions in a new location. The department’s Almost Heaven Swings have become iconic locations to snap that perfect Mountain State photo. On Friday, a new Almost Heaven Swing was unveiled at Rotary Park in Huntington. The area […]
Logan's veteran-preferred senior housing complex ready to welcome first tenants next week
LOGAN, W.Va. (WCHS) — U.S. Air Force Veteran Roger Ramey walked through the new Loganwood Apartments on Friday for one of the final times before residents begin to move in. The four-story apartment building in Logan with thirty-three units is preparing to welcome new tenants next week and most of them will be veterans.
National Cell Phone Courtesy Month
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - July is Cell Phone Courtesy Month. It’s aimed at helping people reset and evaluate their phone habits. Chad Hackman from AT&T joined Susan to give viewers tech etiquette tips to avoid being “that” person. For more information, visit: att.com.
MARTIN COUNTY, KY TEENAGER SEVERELY INJURED ON LAWRENCE CO. FAIRGROUNDS
On Monday evening, July 1, 2024 a vehicle accident occurred in Louisa when a side by side rolled over at the BMX track on Town Hill Road, causing a young passenger, identified as Isabella “Bella” Thompson, 17, from Martin County, KY., (and had just graduated from Martin County High School in May), to be very seriously injured.
WV medical schools now funded by insurance premiums instead of soda tax
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – Many may not know it, but every time a bottle of soda has been purchased in West Virginia since 1951, there’s been a small tax on the bottle used to fund medical schools across the state. However, that tax is no longer in effect starting this month because of a 2022 […]
Gov. Justice announces over $5 million in grant funding for various projects throughout West Virginia
CHARLESTON, WV (WVDN) — Gov. Jim Justice announced the distribution of $5.38 million in grant awards for projects throughout West Virginia. The West Virginia Child Advocacy Center (CAC) Grant program awarded $2,118,688 to 22 projects addressing child abuse and neglect. The West Virginia National Criminal History Improvement Program (NCHIP) awarded $2,465,660 to two organizations to improve the timeliness […] The post Gov. Justice announces over $5 million in grant funding for various projects throughout West Virginia appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
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