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‘Authors and Appetizers’ inaugural event to be held in Danville
DANVILLE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Many of the most popular authors to emerge from West Virginia will come together next month for the inaugural “Authors and Appetizers” event. Scheduled for Saturday, September 7, 2024, the event will be held at the Magnolia House Restaurant located at 630 Park Avenue in Danville, WV in Boone County. Authors […]
With Dog Bites Rising, USPS Preps W.Va. Mail Carriers For Risks
This year, the number of dog bites on mail carriers in West Virginia and Kentucky is on the rise, according to Alan Lewis, United States Postal Service (USPS) safety manager for the two states. The states reported 113 dog bites last fiscal year, which ended in September 2023. This fiscal...
Will Volleyball, Softball Championships See New Sites in West Virginia? WVSSAC Lists Hosts for 2025-28
The WVSSAC has announced the host sites for the upcoming state wrestling and softball championships. Huntington has been selected as the host city for the state wrestling championship for 2025-28. This extends Huntington’s legacy as the host city, marking 42 consecutive years by the conclusion of the 2028 championship.
Drought conditions across West Virginia impacting fall foliage
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – With a drought impacting the Tri-State, you may be seeing some fall colors a little early this year. No fall season is ever the same. Some years the colors of the leaves are richer than others, and this is all dependent on weather. “So I’m originally from Ohio, close to Columbus, […]
More than $1.1 million in funding granted to domestic violence prevention efforts
CHARLESTON, WV — Governor Jim Justice released a statement regarding a funding award for programs that assist domestic violence survivors. STOP Violence Against Women grant funds, totaling $1,124,446, are going to 21 projects throughout the state. These funds will be used to strengthen or create groups geared towards domestic violence victim support. These include victim […]
Milton’s water quality causes concerns
MILTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - During the weekend, Milton residents turned on their faucets, and a yellow-brown color started to rush out. Milton Councilmember Dakota Miller says the discoloration is caused by a mineral, manganese, that can build up inside the main water lines. That buildup can eventually break loose, causing the discoloration.
Nearly 3,000 feet of water mains to be replaced in Belle water system upgrade
BELLE, W.Va. (WCHS) — West Virginia American Water has begun a massive project that will replace almost 3,000 feet of water main in Belle as well as put money into improvements for the town's systems. This project to update Belle's infrastructure started around the end of July, and West...
2024 DQ Pigskin Previews: Phelps Hornets
PHELPS, Ky. (WYMT) - Phelps enters the 2024 season after a two-win season, an improvement from the 2022 year. Now, the Hornets are looking to make a name for themselves. “I think a winning season would be a really good statement,” head coach Randy Smith said. Many of Smith’s...
Hagerstown drug dealer “Boss Hog” convicted of federal drug trafficking charges in West Virginia
21 August 2024- A Hagerstown, Maryland man was convicted today by a jury on federal drug trafficking charges, United States Attorney William Ihlenfeld announced. Darryl Donnell Moore, also known as “Boss” and “Boss Hog,” 36, was found guilty of five felony counts involving the distribution of fentanyl and crack cocaine.
Inching Closer: Warmer weather on the way as summer makes a return for the weekend
Thursday, with winds from the southeast, we’ll shake off the morning chill a little faster than days past. By the lunchtime hour, more of us hit the 70 degree mark with several lowland counties pushing into the mid & upper 70s by the afternoon. Eastern mountains still struggle but have a good shot at nudging […]
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