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Latest ‘Almost Heaven’ swing unveiled at Huntington’s Rotary Park
HUNTINGTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The most recent “Almost Heaven” swing addition has been unveiled at Huntington’s Rotary Park. Located approximately 200 yards from the upper parking lot/trailhead, the addition was made possible through the efforts of the Greater Huntington Parks & Recreation District along with the City of Huntington Convention & Visitors Bureau. “We are […]
Woman who awakened from two-year coma in 2022 to identify her brother as her attacker dies
JACKSON COUNTY, W.Va. (WCHS) — A woman who awakened from a two-year coma in 2022 to identify her brother as the person who brutally beat her has died. Wanda Palmer, 53, of Ravenswood died on July 12 at WVU Thomas Memorial Hospital, according to an obituary. Jackson County Sherriff...
West Virginia Governor to deliver an address to the people of the Mountain State
West Virginia Governor Jim Justice is set to deliver a statewide address on Monday. No information was provided on what the address will be about but it comes after the assassination attempt of former President Trump.
Kentucky doctor sentenced to prison for illegally prescribing drugs to undercover patients
PIKEVILLE, Ky. (WCHS) — A Pikeville, Kentucky, doctor was sentenced to prison Monday for illegally prescribing amphetamines to undercover patients, federal prosecutors said. Jason Stamper, 52, was sentenced to 32 months in prison after pleading guilty in a 2022 investigation where he prescribed amphetamines to multiple patients without a legitimate medical purpose, a news release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Kentucky said.
Three new officers join City of Charleston Police Department
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Mayor Amy Shuler Goodwin and Chief of Police Scott Dempsey, on Monday, swore in three new police officers at Charleston City Hall. These officers will start their training on Tuesday, with the Charleston Police Department Training Division. Beginning on Aug. 12, the officers will train at...
What’s the point of a surplus if West Virginians are suffering from lack of child care providers
Gov Jim Justice announced recently that the state’s revenue collections for fiscal year 2024 were about $826 million above estimates. The governor often brags about state surpluses and more money coming in than estimated — meanwhile, West Virginians are suffering because state agencies are underfunded. There are many examples of this, but because Justice wants […] The post What’s the point of a surplus if West Virginians are suffering from lack of child care providers appeared first on West Virginia Watch.
West Virginia Dem candidates spend little as summer campaigns kick off
The first campaign finance reports since May’s primary election were filed this week, showing that Republicans in nearly all contested state-level races are vastly outspending and outraising their Democratic opponents. The reports cover a two-month period between April 29 and June 30, meaning they include about two weeks of information before the May 14 primary, […] The post West Virginia Dem candidates spend little as summer campaigns kick off appeared first on West Virginia Watch.
U.S. House committee advances bill that would halt application of new silica dust rule
The U.S. House Appropriations Committee voted last week to advance an appropriations bill for the federal Department of Labor that contains a provision to block the implementation of a newly finalized rule meant to limit coal miners’ exposure to dangerous silica dust. The bill previously passed a subcommittee and, on Wednesday, passed the full Appropriations Committee 31-25 with no amendments that […] The post U.S. House committee advances bill that would halt application of new silica dust rule appeared first on Virginia Mercury.
WVU Hoops offers Huntington Prep point guard prospect
Coach DeVries and his staff extended a scholarship offer to 2026 guard Rassell Young on Saturday night, per a post on his X (formerly Twitter) account. The offer marks approximately the 50th high school prospect that has received a WVU scholarship offer since Darian DeVries arrived in Morgantown. Young, a...
Central Greenbrier’s State Title Chase Begins Friday
FAIRLEA- The Central Greenbrier 11–12-year-old all-star team is gearing up for the state tournament which begins later this week on Friday, July 19 when Central meets Tygart Valley at 4:30 in Chapmanville. The opening ceremonies will take place on the 18th. Central Greenbrier steamrolled through District 4 on their way to an undefeated championship and […] The post Central Greenbrier’s State Title Chase Begins Friday appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Home destroyed in early morning fire
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - A house has burned down after an early morning house fire in the Loudendale community of Charleston, a few miles away from Kanawha State Forest. The call came in close to 3 a.m. Tuesday. The homeowner tells WSAZ they were burning trash outside when the flames...
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