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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.
2024 West Virginia Broadcasting Hall of Fame inductees announced
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – The West Virginia Broadcasting Hall of Fame has announced its inductees for the class of 2024. The Broadcasting HoF’s induction ceremony is set for 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024, at the Museum of Radio and Technology in Huntington. The inductees for this year include: Tom Resler, Hall of Fame committee […]
$87.5 Million will be used to replace West Virginia Bridge over the Ohio River
A West Virginia bridge that has been closed since December, will be getting $87.5 million in funds to get it replaced. U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee and member of the Appropriations Committee, announced $87.5 million to replace the Market Street Bridge over the Ohio River in Brooke County.
Join Love Hope Center for the Arts summer of love
FAYETTEVILLE, WV (WOAY) – It’s a summer of love at Love Hope Center for the Arts, with all the upcoming exhibits, including Artists of the New. “There are several reasons to come visit Love, Hope. One is simply to take in the space. This is a historic building; it was a church for many years and we have these gorgeous stained glass windows that are really the most prominent feature, I feel, of the space,” said coordinator Kate Kistler. “And they add this wonderful light and color to everything inside the building.”
Starbucks officially opens in South Charleston
SOUTH CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – West Virginia’s newest Starbucks location officially opened in South Charleston Friday morning. According to the South Charleston Chamber of Commerce, the new location opened its doors at 5:30 AM this morning. This Starbucks is located at the new Park Place development. Starbucks is currently hiring a barista for the new […]
Gov. Justice announces 4% personal income tax cut trigger, marching West Virginia closer to eliminating tax
CHARLESTON, WV (WVDN) — Gov. Jim Justice announced that an additional 4% reduction in personal income tax rates will take effect on January 1, 2025. The reduction was triggered after the state’s revenue collections surpassed the rate of inflation, as stipulated in House Bill 2526, which the Governor signed in 2023. This trigger puts the state on a path to eliminating […] The post Gov. Justice announces 4% personal income tax cut trigger, marching West Virginia closer to eliminating tax appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Christmas in July at Heritage Station
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - It might be summertime, but the Greater Huntington Park & Recreation District is already getting ready for Christmas. Lauren Patrick, Recreation Superintendent, stopped by First Look at Four to tell us about ‘Christmas in July’ at Heritage Station.
Arby’s donates ‘give a dollar’ campaign to Habitat for Humanity of the Tri-State
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - Arby’s restaurants are giving back to the community through their ‘give a dollar’ campaign. Arby’s chose to support Habitat for Humanity of the Tri-State as their non-profit community organization. More than $8,000 was collected at Arby’s restaurants in Catlettsburg, Kentucky, Huntington and...
Ohio officer goes viral for late-night formula run to help desperate new mother
Corporal Hunter Willoughby of the Miami Township Police Department in Ohio recently went viral on social media after body-camera footage showed him coming to the aid of a new mother who was desperate to feed her 1-week-old baby. On June 15, a frantic 9-1-1 call was made around 3 a.m....
Boone County fundraiser for college-bound students planned
Denise Workman joins WOWK-TV’s “Good Day at 4” to preview the 37th annual Boone County Alumni and Friends Pig Roast and Mountaineer Music Frolic — the WVU Alumni Association chapter’s largest fundraiser. It will be held Saturday (July 13) in Julian. Watch the segment.
One-year-old child left alone for nearly 12 hours
CABELL COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A one-year-old child was left alone for nearly 12 hours while mom was in another apartment, falsely denying the child was hers to the police. On July 10, 2024, at around 11:14 a.m., law enforcement officers were sent to conduct a welfare check at 826 Virginia Ave Apt. G in […]
‘CharCon’ returns to Charleston for 17th year
CharCon, West Virginia’s annual gaming convention, is on this weekend at the Clay Center in Charleston. From board games and miniatures, to role-playing and a cosplay contest, CharCon has something to satisfy both the casual and competitive game enthusiast. This year’s event runs through Sunday, July 14. Travis...
Mental health, addiction drive homelessness in West Virginia, study finds
Many homeless people in West Virginia are long-term residents of the state, a comprehensive study of homelessness released earlier this week found. When people experiencing homelessness move here, it is often for services or to be near loved ones. The study, completed by the West Virginia University Health Affairs Institute for the Department of Human […] The post Mental health, addiction drive homelessness in West Virginia, study finds appeared first on West Virginia Watch.
Counties with the lowest cost of living in Ohio
While inflation has fallen from 2022 peaks, high prices are still eating into household budgets. Many Americans are paying keen attention to their finances and finding ways to reduce spending. Home prices, rent, and food inflation, as well as higher prices for gas in the last couple of years, are making it so that each […]
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