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W.Va. WIC celebrates 50th anniversary
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - The 50th Anniversary celebration begins at 3 pm at Ritter Park in Huntington at Shelters 1 and 2. Festivities will include program enrollments, family-friendly games and activities, informational booths, and a pop-up farmer’s market to honor WIC’s impact on West Virginia families.
Johnson County grand jury returns 30 indictments
On July 19, a Johnson County grand jury returned 30 indictments, including one against a woman arrested on June 22 for charges related to driving under the influence of alcohol with an unsecured child in the vehicle, according to court documents. The indictment official charges Rachel Irene Woods, 30, of...
This is Home: Jackson County Junior Fair volunteer dedicates 25 years
COTTAGEVILLE, W.Va. (WTAP) - During its 66 years, the Jackson County Junior Fair has seen many volunteers come together to help bring the fair to life for the local youth. Tammy Harpold is one of the longest-serving volunteers at the fair, having dedicated herself to the fair for about 25 years.
Baristas at local Starbucks vote to unionize
SUTTON, W.Va (WDTV) - Earlier this month, 5 News reported that baristas at a local Starbucks store were looking to unionize. The employees at the Flatwoods Factory location in Sutton officially voted in favor of forming a union last week. According to an official with Starbucks Workers United, the employees...
MCSO: Outstanding warrants result in additional drug-related charges for man
A Williamson man waiting to be served warrants on other unspecified felony charges was arrested last week on additional drug-related charges. According to Mingo County Magistrate Court documents, on July 18, officers were attempting to locate Louie Gauze, 52, in the community of Big Splint, to serve the felony warrants when they spotted a vehicle matching the description of the one Gauze was known to typically operate.
59News 2024 Summer Games: A West Virginia Homage to the 2024 Paris Olympics
(WVNS) — The Paris Olympic Games© may be the best of the best but the 59News Summer Games are sure to be more, well, entertaining. With the opening ceremonies on Friday, July 26th, 2024, your 59News team will compete in six trials from Cornhole to Yard Darts in the best of the best (in our […]
West Virginia nonprofit receives grant from Lady Gaga’s Born This Way Foundation
On Wednesday, Lady Gaga’s Born This Way Foundation and Cotton On announced their $3,000,000 USD funding of 65 youth-centered organizations across ten countries through the Kindness in Community Fund, among the largest funding efforts to provide direct support for youth mental health across the world. Of the 65 organizations,...
Morrisey petitions US Supreme Court to review Medicaid including gender-affirming surgeries
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey announced on Thursday afternoon that he is petitioning the U.S. Supreme Court, the April decision by the Fourth Circuit Court on West Virginia Medicaid providing gender-affirming surgeries.
Restaurant hosts Olympic watch party
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) -- With the Olympics gearing up in Paris, Adelphia Sports Bar and Grille partnered with the Charleston’s Convention and Visitors Bureau to bring a watch party to the people of Charleston so they could cheer on Team U.S.A.. Spectators filling the restaurant cheering for Taylor Knibb...
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