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5-Star Point Guard Includes WVU in Top 5
Destiny Jackson, a women’s basketball recruit from Chicago, ranked as the No. 24 overall recruit in the class of 2025 by ESPN has included West Virginia in her top-five. Jackson, a 5-foot-6 guard plays for Whitney M. Young Magnet High School, where she averaged 16.4 points, 5.5 rebounds, 3.6 assists and 3.4 steals per game last season. Jackson will also be playing in the Overtime Select League, a four-week league held in the OTE Arena in Atlanta for ‘elite’ high school girls basketball players aged 14-18.
Founder of iconic West Virginia pizza chain Gino's dies
William Kenneth "Kenney" Grant, the founder and owner of the iconic West Virginia chain Gino's Pizza and Spaghetti House, has died. He was 94.Grant died Wednesday, according to an obituary posted by Beard Mortuary funeral home. Remembering William Kenneth "Kenney" Grant A native of Huntington, Grant founded Gino's in 1961. He gradually expanded the business, which currently has around 40 locations around West Virginia. Grant also owned several locations of another West Virginia staple, Tudor's Biscuit World.Grant remained committed to supporting the Huntington community throughout his life, including the Marshall Artist Series, the arts and entertainment organization for Marshall University."Kenney was a visionary, he was not one to be satisfied with being just another pizza place, he always wanted more for his hometown and tried to bring that to them," the obituary said. "In his attempt to become a successful businessman, Kenney never failed to forget his roots."He is survived by three children, six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Lawsuit could be filed over painting of Babydog in West Virginia State Capitol
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) — She may be one of the most loved pets in America right now, but a painting of Babydog may now be the subject of a legal fight. Attorney Harvey Peyton has been contacted by people concerned about Babydog’s image being painted into a historic mural in the Capitol Rotunda. He wants […]
City Fire Department Nets More than $80,000 in Grant Money from Federal Homeland Security for Training
Earlier this month, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (I-WV) announced the awarding of $405,866 from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) through their Assistance to Firefighters Grant’s (AFG) program. Five fire departments received funding, four of which were in North Central West Virginia....
Senator Manchin announces $4.7 million grant to help southern WV families and children
PRINCETON, WV (WVNS) – Senator Joe Manchin approved a huge grant set to help families all over southern West Virginia. More than $4.7 million is going to the Community Action of South East West Virginia’s Head Start Programs in Mercer and Summers Counties. Senator Manchin announced the funding comes from the U.S. Department of Health […]
Wood County Commission still mulling Mid-Ohio Valley Health Department move
PARKERSBURG — Wood County officials are favoring moving the Mid-Ohio Valley Health Department to St. Joseph’s Landing. Commissioners Blair Couch and Jimmy Colombo discussed the matter when asked Thursday following the commission’s regular meeting. Commissioner Robert Tebay was absent from the meeting which mostly dealt with probate matters.
Clarksburg City Council passes first reading of water upgrade ordinance
Clarksburg City Council held a meeting Thursday evening where it considered and passed the first reading of an amended ordinance that will make improvements to the water system but will come with water rate increases.
Report: Trump-ally Mike Pompeo takes Nippon job to help complete U.S. Steel sale
Amid a contentious proposed sale, Japanese company Nippon Steel Corp. has hired former U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, according to a report from Bloomberg. Bloomberg reports that Pompeo was hired to help push through a proposed $14.9 billion purchase of Pittsburgh-based U.S. Steel, as opposition for the sale has grown.
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