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WV child care providers face uncertain future as temporary funds are used on a long-term problem
Child care assistance for thousands of West Virginia kids still is in limbo as the Department of Human Services needs anywhere from $23-30 million for a funding shortfall. Lawmakers are unlikely to step in and give the department funds, saying the embattled agency already has the money to cover it. DoHS has been using federal […]
Extreme drought expands in OH and WV
(WOWK) — Extreme Drought conditions have expanded across the WOWK viewing area in West Virginia and Ohio according to the latest U.S. Drought Monitor. The bright red areas are considered to be in the category of ‘Extreme Drought’ on the map below. Other ways to visualize the conditions start with the lack of rainfall compared […]
New federal firearms tracking technology helping West Virginia law enforcement
MARTINSBURG, W.Va. (DC News Now) — In West Virginia, law enforcement is embracing new technology to solve crimes involving firearms. The innovative science helped in an investigation into a fatal shooting in Martinsburg earlier this week. “There were two weapons involved in that shooting,” Martinsburg Police Department, Chief Erin Gibbons, said. “We immediately called out […]
Card game created by West Virginia man available on store shelves
HURRICANE, W.Va. (WOWK) — A Putnam County man’s passion project has turned into a party game now sold on store shelves across West Virginia. “Story Wars” is a new card game released in the fall of 2023. It has already sold 300 copies across the country. It was created and published by Hurricane resident Harrison Reishman.
GOP-led states ask Supreme Court to trounce ATF ‘ghost gun’ rule
West Virginia on Wednesday spearheaded a coalition of 27 Republican-led states urging the Supreme Court to limit the Biden administration’s so-called ghost guns ban, which also classifies certain weapons parts as firearms. The “Frame or Receiver” rule, established by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives in 2022, expanded the definition of a “firearm” […]
$750,000 award given for new food incubation hub in Fayette County
FAYETTE COUNTY, WV (WVNS) — An award of $750,000 has been given to the WV Hive to be used for a new food incubation hub in Fayette County. According to the press release provided by Mike Fulton, Director of Public Affairs & Advocacy, Gayle Manchin and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development West Virginia […]
Community Support Highlights Search for Stolen Yukon After State Fair Theft
LEWISBURG, W.Va. (WVDN) — Susie Wyatt, a Greenbrier County resident, is still searching for her stolen 2012 Yukon Denali after it was taken from the State Fair of West Virginia grounds on Aug. 18. In a recent social media post, Wyatt expressed deep gratitude for the community’s support and provided an update on the […] The post Community Support Highlights Search for Stolen Yukon After State Fair Theft appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
WVU Medicine Princeton Community Hospital announces the opening of new WVU Cancer Institute
PRINCETON, WV (WVNS) — WVU Medicine Princeton Community Hospital will be opening their new Cancer Institute infusion ward on Monday, August 26, 2024. The new WVU Cancer Institute at WVU Medicine Princeton Community Hospital hopes to bring in a new era of treatment for patients. Patients who come to PCH for cancer treatments previously had […]
Greenbrier County Man Pleads Guilty to Firearm Charge
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. (WVDN) — Wilber Curtis Arnold Jr., 58, of White Sulphur Springs, pleaded guilty in federal court on August 21 to being a felon in possession of a firearm. According to court documents, Arnold was arrested at his home in April on a warrant when officers discovered a Winchester Model 190 .22 […] The post Greenbrier County Man Pleads Guilty to Firearm Charge appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
All lanes of Macarthur Bridge set to reopen on August 26
Macarthur, WV (WOAY)-All four lanes of the Macarthur bridge will reopen on Monday, August 26. The bridge on WV 16 near Mabscott and MacArthur has been closed since June 2023 as part of a cleaning, painting, and rehabilitation project. The opening marks the end of phase 2, but as the...
Drought, Heat Top Weather Headlines
WOAY-TV (Oak Hill, WV): The fall preview is about to end as a prolific high-pressure ridge baking the nation’s midsection descends on the East Coast next week. High temperatures in jeopardy of falling by the wayside Wednesday, August 28 include 88 degrees at the Beckley Raleigh County Airport and 89 degrees in Bluefield. The next threat for rain is Tuesday and Wednesday but the real estate covered by any showers or storms would be less than 20% of our region. The drought will continue to intensify and water restrictions are possible by the end of next week in parts of the state. Thursday into the Labor Day weekend will offer a much higher threat for rain and cooler temperatures. Nonetheless, drought will continue even through early September.
Portable locker room delivery date postponed again
KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. (WSAZ) - With a few short weeks until they take to Calvert Field for their first home game, the East Bank Middle School Pioneers are still without anywhere to change or put their things. Head Coach David Peters said, “We just unlocked our concession stand bathroom and...
Kanawha County avenue shut down following shooting
RAND, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A shooting in Kanawha County on Thursday has led to the shutdown of a local roadway, authorities say. According to the Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office, a shooting incident took place on Davidson Avenue at Church Drive. The avenue, located in the Rand area, has been closed off in the wake of […]
A Virginia mom has been missing for over 3 weeks. Her husband has now been charged with concealing a body, police say
The husband of Mamta Kafle Bhatt, a 28-year-old Virginia mother who has been missing for over three weeks, has been charged with concealing a body in connection with her disappearance, which has received an outpour of community attention and prompted authorities to conduct hundreds of interviews and execute 10 related search warrants.
CO.STARTERS Core Training to be offered through WV Hive
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – WV Hive has announced CO.STARTERS Core business training sessions which will be offered at a discounted rate. The extensive business training sessions will be offered between September 12, 2024, through November 14, 2024, at $75 per-person for the 10-week hybrid training. The usual rate of $500 per person will be discounted […]
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