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Opioid settlement tracking system still to come, but only for funds distributed by First Foundation
A tracking system for opioid settlement dollars allocated by the West Virginia First Foundation is on its way, though it’s still unclear when it will launch, according to State Auditor J.B. McCuskey. To date, no money has been distributed by the First Foundation, which was created last year as a private nonprofit to oversee the […] The post Opioid settlement tracking system still to come, but only for funds distributed by First Foundation appeared first on West Virginia Watch.
Congress should take proactive steps to address flooding in West Virginia and Appalachia
Since 2013, the federal government has declared more than 20 flooding disasters across Central Appalachia — including nine in West Virginia alone. At least 230 lives were lost in these disasters in the region, and the Federal Emergency Management Agency spent nearly $1 billion in recovery efforts to pick up the pieces. In addition to […] The post Congress should take proactive steps to address flooding in West Virginia and Appalachia appeared first on West Virginia Watch.
Governor Justice responds to complaints about Crestview Drive road conditions
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) – West Virginia Governor Jim Justice responded to complaints about his handling of the road on Crestview Drive in Beckley. Crestview Village Apartment tenants are furious about the condition of their road after a logging job that Justice ordered a few years ago on land he owns on that same road. The […]
Man stole car, claimed he was going to return it after he got married
OCEANA, WV (LOOTPRESS) — A man stole a car and claimed he would return it after getting married. At around 8:14 pm on July 2, 2024, deputies from Wyoming County responded to a stolen vehicle complaint at the Dollar General in Oceana. The complainant reported that Tommy Wilson had taken her father’s vehicle from her […]
Lincoln County July 4th Parade
HAMLIN, W.Va. (WSAZ) -There is an Independence Day tradition in Hamlin that dates back to the days of “Ike”, Dwight Eisenhower as president. A grand parade starts a day of Yankee Doodle fun. Tony Cavalier is no stranger to the fun, fanfare and patriotism. Tony spent part of his July 4th rubbing elbows with nieces and nephews of Uncle Sam who know how to throw an All American bash!
Home catches fire early Saturday morning, smoke detectors successfully alert occupants
SUNBEAM, WV (LOOTPRESS) – No injuries were reported following an early morning house fire thanks to smoke detectors. According to the City of Logan Fire Department, at 2:22 AM, the LFD responded to a structure fire on Heritage Lane in the Sunbeam area. Firefighters arrived to find a double-wide mobile home engulfed in flames, particularly […]
Erratic driver pursued and rammed vehicle with child inside
CABELL COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – An erratic driver tailgated a vehicle, trapped them in a driveway, and rammed their vehicle where a 3-year-old was seated. On July 1, 2024, the defendant, Timothy Butcher, pursued two adult victims and a 3-year-old child along Tyler Creek Road in Salt Rock, West Virginia. The defendant tailgated the victims’ […]
Charleston native making mark on music industry
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) – Singer/songwriter and recording artist Stephen Thomas’ journey has taken him from his hometown of Charleston to the music industry’s ladder of success. He’s thrilled his latest single ‘Back Home’ resonates deeply with audiences. So much so that it had more than 300,000 TikTok...
‘My Town’: WV native plays lead guitar for Montgomery Gentry at Regatta
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – The Charleston Sternwheel Regatta is well underway, and for the Capital City, it’s something to be proud of. Regatta goers are putting on their hillbilly shoes to speed on down to Kanawha Boulevard for Montgomery Gentry featuring Eddie Montgomery. The award-winning country artist takes the stage at 8 p.m. Friday. As […]
Charleston Sternwheel Regatta features event-packed Friday
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – Day three of the Charleston Sternwheel Regatta celebrations are underway all day Friday stemming to Friday night. The celebrations kicked off at noon with the “Family Fun Zone” in Charleston’s Slack Plaza. That “fun zone” featured a bubble-making machine, music featuring a live DJ, bouncy houses, food vendors and more in […]
Unique vendors set up shop at the Sternwheel Regatta
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — While the Sternwheel Regatta brings a plethora of vendors to the streets of downtown Charleston, a few of these vendors are truly one-of-a-kind. Christean and Tabbatha Smith, owners of Bayou Classics, say they are thrilled to share their authentic Cajun cuisine to the Regatta attendees.
First Alert Forecast - Dry weekend, more rain on the way
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - This weekend will be nothing shy of hot and clear, temperatures in the high 80s with many peaks of sunshine through the day. This weekend, you will have plenty of chances to do yard work before the rain settles in later. For Sternwheel Regatta, Lawrence County Ohio Fair, Ripley Independence Celebration, and any other events this weekend, you will be just fine as far as precipitation goes. Just make sure to stay hydrated!
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