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EPA: Nickel emissions in Huntington create ‘health risks’ for residents
HUNTINGTON, WV (WOWK) – Nickel emissions into the air from the Special Metals facility could have “potential lifetime health risks” for residents on the eastern side of Huntington, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The data comes from the newest version of the EPA’s AirToxScreen, or Air Toxics Screening Assessment. The AirToxScreen tool is […]
Bob Marcum, former KU AD, has died at age 87
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Bob Marcum, who served as athletic director at Kansas, South Carolina, UMass and Marshall, has died a few days after suffering a stroke. He was 87. South Carolina, UMass and Marshall’s athletic departments all announced Marcum’s death Wednesday, a day after he died. Arkansas coach John Calipari, who worked under Marcum at Massachusetts, posted on social media Sunday that Marcum was hospitalized after complications from a stroke.
Ohio school closed for radioactive material being sold ‘as-is’
PIKETON, Ohio (WDTN) — A vacant school in southern Ohio has caught the attention of people across the U.S. as it heads for auction. On Saturday Aug. 17, Zahn’s Corner Middle School in Piketon will be auctioned. The listing displays the 53,000 square foot building, on around 9.83 acres, selling for a minimum of $270,000. […]
Whitt to lead UPike archery program
PIKEVILLE — The University of Pikeville has named its new archery coach, an individual who is quite familiar with eastern Kentucky. Mark Whitt, a graduate of Greenup County High School and Ashland Community and Technical College, has been added to the University of Pikeville’s roster of coaches. “I’ve...
Howard among nine honorees from UPike men’s basketball program
PIKEVILLE — Magoffin County High School graduate Spencer Howard is among nine members of the University of Pikeville men’s basketball program who were named NAIA Scholar Athletes following the conclusion of the 2023-24 season. A total of 572 men’s basketball players, managers and student workers from around the...
Ohio Supreme Court Changes Legal Definition Of Boneless Chicken Wings In A Slap In The Face To Common Sense
Boneless chicken wings have been a hot topic of debate among bar food aficionados who argue about whether or not they should even be called wings in the first place, and now, Ohio’s Supreme Court has complicated matters even further with a controversial ruling. The National Chicken Council credits Buffalo Wild Wings with introducing the […] The post Ohio Supreme Court Changes Legal Definition Of Boneless Chicken Wings In A Slap In The Face To Common Sense appeared first on BroBible.
Charleston police add patrols after photo of man holding apparent knife in parking lot
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — Police said they are stepping up patrols after a woman attempting to park her vehicle in Charleston shared a photo on social media of a man allegedly holding a knife in a parking spot. The Charleston Police Department said it was made aware of a...
Tudor’s Biscuit World thief facing up to 20 years in prison
POINT PLEASANT, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A Mason County man faces felony charges in relation to a 2022 incident in which a Tudor’s Biscuit World location was the subject of a break-in. The Mason County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office reports that David L. Darst – 49 years old of Mason County, West Virginia – pled guilty on […]
Kidaroo’s indoor playground in Charleston closes permanently
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – A local business has closed its doors for good. Kidaroo’s in Charleston announced its official closure on Tuesday, July 23, 2024. The business says they were not making enough revenue to remain open. Known as the largest indoor playground in the state, Kidaroo’s opened in September 2017 along MacCorkle Avenue. In […]
Additional board members resign at Tyler Mountain Volunteer Fire Department
CROSS LANES, W.Va. — Dozens of members of the Cross Lanes community came to the Tyler Mountain Volunteer Fire Department station Thursday evening to get an understanding as to why the station’s chief and entire board, except for one member, resigned. The board members resigning before Thursday’s meeting...
Summersville Fire Department puts light rescue truck up for sale
SUMMERSVILLE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Summersville Fire Department has announced the sale of its light rescue truck. The vehicle in question is a 2008 Chevrolet 3500 HD with 46,250 miles on the odometer, though this number is expected to increase as the truck remains in active service. Equipped with a 6.6 Duramax diesel motor, Allison […]
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