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‘Governor’s Arts Caravan’ to make stops in Richwood, Point Pleasant, and other areas
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The Governor’s Arts Caravan is coming to a town near you. The West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture and History (WVDACH) and the State Arts Office will host an upcoming arts caravan consisting of a series of five grant workshops around the state to discuss grant programs with artists and arts organizations.
Beshear’s PAC has raised $493,000, but given little so far to help other candidates
FRANKFORT — Gov. Andy Beshear’s political action committee raised $493,000 in its first six months, but so far it has made few contributions to fulfill its purpose of helping “good people” win closely-contested elections across the country. Through June 30 the Beshear PAC, named In This Together, has donated only $24,800 to candidates it has […]
W.Va. PSC probe into West Side gas outage seemingly gives pass to water company
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — A West Virginia Public Service Commission probe of a water leak that led to a massive natural gas service interruption in Charleston's West Side last November found no indication of a systemic failure by the West Virginia American Water Company. Some are puzzled by the findings after a similar PSC staff report also took Mountaineer Gas off the hook.
Fast-rising 2026 TE Tayveon Wilson to take first Miami Hurricanes visit this weekend: “I want to talk to all of the coaches … see campus”
Huntington (W.V.) Huntington Prep 2026 prospect Tayveon Wilson hasn't visited Miami before, but he's ready to change that this weekend. The post Fast-rising 2026 TE Tayveon Wilson to take first Miami Hurricanes visit this weekend: “I want to talk to all of the coaches … see campus” appeared first on On3.
American Heart Association recognizes Charleston’s General Hospital recognized for high quality stroke care
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – CAMC General Hospital has received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® – Stroke GoldPlus quality achievement award for its commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines, ultimately leading to more lives saved and reduced disability.
Man indicted in woman’s death
KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. (WSAZ) - A Kanawha County grand jury handed down an indictment against a man charged with the shooting death of a Charleston woman in December 2023. Dominick Gray, of Columbus, was indicted on July 26 on charges of first degree murder, using a gun during a felony, malicious wounding and being a convicted felon with a gun.
Dr. Rahul Gupta Meets With State And Local Leaders Fighting Drug Epidemic
Dozens of West Virginians working to mitigate the state’s substance use crisis filled the Governor’s Conference Room at the Capitol building in Charleston on Friday to discuss their efforts with the director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP), Dr. Rahul Gupta. Gupta is originally from...
Justice declares state of emergency over drought in all WV counties
Prolonged shortages of rain have led to drought conditions throughout the entire state, Gov. Jim Justice said Friday. Justice declared a state of emergency in all 55 counties in an effort to help farmers, he said.
Despite rain, drought persists in WV, KY & OH
(WOWK) — The weekly U.S. Drought Monitor is out (Thursday, July 25), showing that the entire WOWK-TV viewing area is under abnormally dry or moderate or severe drought conditions. The previous week did see significant rainfall especially in the southern coalfield counties of Kentucky and West Virginia. The weather is expected to be dry once […]
Appalachian critics of Ohio US Sen. JD Vance's 'Hillbilly Elegy' responded with their own book
As a 10th-generation Appalachian, Ivy Brashear sees JD Vance's 2016 memoir "Hillbilly Elegy" as a "really one-sided and simple view of the region." In an effort to help broaden people;s view of Appalachia, she decided to share her own narrative as part of a collection of writings in the 2019 book, "Appalachian Reckoning: A Region Responds to Hillbilly Elegy."
Kanawha County man convicted on federal robbery and gun charges, prosecutors say
CROSS LANES, W.Va. (WCHS) — A Kanawha County man faces a 10 year minimum sentence after he was convicted of federal robbery and firearms charges, prosecutors say. Camri Calrissian White, 25, of Cross Lanes, was convicted on charges of robbery, shooting a firearm during a violent crime and being a felon in possession of a gun in connection to the robbery of a convenience store in his hometown in July 2023, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Southern District of West Virginia.
Charleston Police Department teaches kids boat safety tips with Jr. Academy
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – This week the Charleston Police Department is hosting its Junior Academy where Junior Cadets can learn a variety of new skills and talents. On Thursday, the kiddos focused on boating safety and set out on the Elk River. “We’re a river city, so we thought it was really important to show […]
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