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Critical call for blood donors
PARKERSBURG — The American Red Cross is urging donors to give blood to reinforce the blood supply before the summer winds down, officials said. Type O blood donors are especially needed to help keep hospital shelves stocked through August. “Donors are critically needed to help safeguard care for patients,”...
West Virginia American Water’s response to West Side gas crisis was ‘reasonable’: PSC
West Virginia American Water’s response to the November 2023 West Side gas crisis was “reasonable,” according to final memorandums released by the Public Service Commission of West Virginia.
A few rain showers today before weather clears and temperatures rise
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - Good morning NCWV! We are almost done with another week and we still are seeing some rain showers and possible storms move through our area as we continue throughout today, especially towards the early afternoon hours. Our high temperatures are still slightly below average, only getting to the low to mid 80s in the lowlands and the low to mid 70s in the higher elevations. These rain showers are expected to not supply too much rainfall to the area, only about a half an inch, but every drop is needed with the current drought conditions.
West Virginia coal miner dies after incident in Raleigh County mine
RALEIGH COUNTY, WV (WOWK) – A coal miner has died after an incident in a Raleigh County mine last week. West Virginia Governor Jim Justice and First Lady Cathy Justice issued a joint statement following the death of 33-year-old Ashley Cogar of Erbacon. Cogar passed away Wednesday morning due to injuries she sustained at the […]
59News Never Have I Ever: Anchor Jonathan Forsgren goes white water rafting
Here at 59News we do a special series called “Never Have I Ever”, where we send our on-air team out to do things associated with South West Virginia that they’ve never done before. Since moving to West Virginia in January, I’ve heard all about the white water rafting in the area and have been waiting […]
State’s Teachers Prepare For New School Year At INVEST Conference
Close to 1,000 educators are gathering in Morgantown this week for the West Virginia Department of Education’s INVEST (Infuse, Network, Value, Engage, Support, Target) Symposium. This is the second INVEST conference held this summer with the first offered in Charleston in June. The week-long event brings together educators from...
Women of Asphalt tour new Streetscape Project, empower females in the industry
WHEELING, W.Va. — A special ‘Woman of Asphalt' event took place on Tuesday with a tour of the Streetscape Project in downtown Wheeling. The event was held at Waterfront Hall for their summer meeting with several people in the community in attendance, along with guest speakers from the Streetscape Project.
This Week, West Virginia Is Expecting Sporadic Showers and Thunderstorms
The US National Weather Service in Charleston reports that a cold front will move through on Thursday, bringing less humid air and offering some relief from the current sticky conditions. Today’s temperatures are expected to reach the upper 60s to 70s in the mountains and the 80s in the lowlands. Thursday’s temperatures will be similar, with highs in the upper 60s to 70s in the mountains and low to mid-80s in the lowlands.
Mountain State Spotlight hires development officer
Mountain State Spotlight has hired Lauren Hatcher as development officer, filling a key role in the organization’s plans for ambitious growth and financial sustainability that will give West Virginians the journalism they need. “We are thrilled to add Lauren and her experience and enthusiasm to our team,” Executive Director Sara Crickenberger said. “As we approach […] Mountain State Spotlight hires development officer appeared first on Mountain State Spotlight, West Virginia's civic newsroom.
Cameron man inducted into West Virginia Agriculture & Forestry Hall of Fame
MARSHALL COUNTY, W.Va. — A Cameron man has been inducted into the West Virginia Agriculture & Foresty Hall of Fame. Mark Fitzsimmons' passion for conservation began at a young age, as he grew up on a dairy farm. Fitzsimmons studied biology at West Liberty State College and later began...
Large Bear Spotted in Heavily Populated Residential Areas of City, Including Near Johnson Avenue Schools
Several Bridgeport residents have reported spotting a large black bear in residential areas across the city, with the earliest reports coming in at just before noon today. The photo below shows the bear running across Johnson Avenue in the turn just above Johnson Elementary School. Other reports have the bear as being seen in an area just across Johnson Avenue in another significant residential area.
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