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The importance of being an animal foster
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - To bring awareness to all that animal foster parents do, we met with Erica Bailey, who is a foster for the Humane Society of Parkersburg. ”I actually got involved with the shelter about nine years ago. Probably eight years ago, I was convinced to take home a dog. Ever since then, we’ve fostered animals. It’s probably around the 100 range. We usually foster puppies, but we have done kittens and adult dogs like Scooby. It’s just a way that I can give back where they kind of live in our home and they are a part of our family until they find their new home,” said Bailey.
ACLU launches tool for West Virginia parents, students to submit classroom religion complaints
Parents and students of West Virginia schools can file complaints about teacher attempts to push religion in science classes with an online tool the American Civil Liberties Union of West Virginia launched Friday. Earlier this year, the state Legislature passed Senate Bill 280, which allows school teachers to answer student questions on scientific theories about […]
AASHTO awards recognizes 10 projects from Southeastern region
The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) recently recognized 10 projects from the Southeastern region at the regional 2024 America’s Transportation Awards competition. The honored projects are located in Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, Tennessee, and West Virginia. “The America’s Transportation Awards competition highlights the critical role state DOTs (departments of transportation) […] The post AASHTO awards recognizes 10 projects from Southeastern region appeared first on Transportation Today.
Mining companies owned by Justice family cite “financial struggles” as U.S. Government files for contempt
GHENT, WV (WVNS) — A handful of coal companies owned by the family of West Virginia Governor Jim Justice’s family are fighting a Motion for Civil Contempt filed in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Virginia on August 6, 2024. The companies owned by the family of Jim Justice reportedly owed $5,130,125.47 […]
‘All is good in the neighborhood’ — Justice short on details over averted Greenbrier auction
With the auction of The Greenbrier Hotel averted, Gov. Jim Justice said Thursday that “all is good in the neighborhood” regarding the historic landmark despite numerous other issues seemingly still unresolved and other debts remaining unpaid. The public auction was scheduled to happen Tuesday due to The Greenbrier Hotel Corporation, which is owned by the […]
W.Va. DOT, VA plan erosion mitigation efforts at Donel C. Kinnard Cemetery
DUNBAR, W.Va. (WCHS) — Two state agencies are partnering for an erosion mitigation project at a Kanawha County veterans’ cemetery. The West Virginia Department of Veterans Assistance and Division of Highways are working to protect burial sites at the Donel C. Kinnard Memorial State Veterans Cemetery in Dunbar, according to a news release from transportation officials.
Nearly 1/4 of Ohio experiencing ‘extreme drought’ conditions
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — Across Ohio, drought conditions are continuing to worsen. With only four intensities of drought, the National Drought Mitigation Center has placed 21 of Ohio’s 88 counties into an extreme drought. Drought condition levels range from none to exceptional drought. In an extreme drought, NDMC reports lawns can become dormant, as well […]
Crash with injuries reported just outside Ravenswood
JACKSON COUNTY, W.Va. (WSAZ) - A crash with injuries has been reported in the 3000 block of Ravenswood Road near Route 68, according to 911 dispatchers. The sheriff’s office and EMS are on the scene of the crash that happened just outside of Ravenswood. The portion of the road...
Zip on down to Grand Vue Adventure’s Night Zip
MOUNDSVILLE, O.H. (WTRF) — This Friday Grand Vue Park Adventures is hosting their Night Zip event. During this event guests will have the chance to zip line at night and experience outdoor adventures in a whole new way. General Manager Nick Cifaldi says that Night Zips have been a real hit and is […]
Local restaurant opens new location in Star City
MORGANTOWN, W.Va (WDTV) - A local restaurant has opened up a second location in Morgantown. Mountain State Brewing Company’s new Star City location makes the fifth location for the restaurant in the area. Other locations are located in Morgantown, Bridgeport, Thomas and Deep Creek, Maryland. The new Star City...
Tribute to Queen to take place at Palatine Park this weekend
FAIRMONT, W.Va (WDTV) - A free concert will take place at Palatine Park this weekend. Absolute Queen: The Ultimate Tribute to Queen will take place on Saturday at the park at 7 p.m. Organizers said they received quite a few requests for a Queen tribute, and they are excited to...
Morgantown entrepreneur expands, rebrands wellness business
MORGANTOWN, W.Va (WDTV) - A Morgantown entrepreneur is expanding and rebranding her wellness business, providing more services to the area. Roman’s Acupuncture & Wellness, which opened in 2004, will now be Roman’s Wellness Center, according to owner Stacy Roman. The business, which is located on Blue Horizon Drive...
Glenville State Athletics Launches NIL Marketplace with Opendorse
GLENVILLE, W.Va. – Glenville State Athletics has announced their partnership with Opendorse to form The Pioneer Pro Shop, the Official NIL Marketplace of GSU Athletics. The NIL (Name, Image and Likeness) Marketplace will offer a direct access point for organizations and individuals who would like to explore NIL collaborations with Glenville State student-athletes while remaining compliant with NCAA guidelines. Glenville State fans, brands, sponsors and donors can browse, book, pitch and pay any Glenville State student-athlete for NIL activities in one platform, built specifically for the student athletes' needs.
Oldest Chinese restaurant in Cbus goes viral, has to adjust hours because of the attention
A 1950s Cantonese restaurant on Columbus’ West Side has been garnering praise for the past seven decades, but it’s officially gone “viral,” thanks to a national food blogger’s Tik Tok. Robert Martinez (@eatingwithrobert) has been traveling all across America and showcasing unique restaurants around the...
WV Daily News and Hinton News now offer free online access to legal notices
LEWISBURG, WV [WVDN] — The West Virginia Daily News and Hinton News have announced that all printed legal public notices and advertisements will now also be freely accessible online. The legal notices can be searched and viewed on their respective websites, wvdn.com and hintonnews.com. In addition to these platforms, the notices are also available through […] The post WV Daily News and Hinton News now offer free online access to legal notices appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
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