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Herbert Henderson Office of Minority Affairs Launches Statewide Listening Tour
The Herbert Henderson Office of Minority Affairs (HHOMA) is excited to announce the kickoff of its statewide listening tour on July 10 in Montgomery, West Virginia. This initiative aims to engage community members across the state, fostering meaningful dialogue and collaboration to address their needs and priorities. Event Details. Montgomery...
Get your adrenaline on with River Expeditions
OAK HILL, WV (WOAY) – We’re deep into the dog days of summer, a great time to get your adventure on with endless outdoor activities and the stunning backdrop of the New River Gorge. River Expeditions Adventure Resort says they could not be more proud to showcase the...
West Virginia senior softball players take on the heat
BARBOURSVILLE, W.Va. (WSAZ) - The West Virginia Senior Little League softball tournament began on a hot Tuesday evening at Barboursville Park. Wayne Central faced off against Summersville in the semifinals and won 14-4. Summersville player Samantha Brown said the journey to the semifinals was challenging. “We really didn’t think we’d...
Man defeats Jefferson, 4-2, advances to Little League Softball State Championship
FAYETTEVILLE For the first time in league history, the Man Little League will play for a softball state championship Friday evening. Man defeated the Jefferson Little League, 4-2, Thursday evening in the semifinals of the West Virginia Little League Softball State Tournament at Charlie McCoy Town Park. Brianna Blankenship hit...
The Table in Mt. Hope is open!
MOUNT HOPE, WV (WVNS) – A local town had a long-awaited and highly anticipated ribbon cutting for a new restaurant. The Table in Mount Hope celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony that has been years in the making. The restaurant is a passion project for Mike and Jennifer Kessinger. Mike, who is […]
Man sentenced to 40 years for murder of fellow inmate at Mt. Olive Correctional Complex
FAYETTEVILLE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – One man has been sentenced in Fayette County for stabbing and killing a fellow inmate at the Mount Olive Correctional Center. Charles Redman, 55, has been sentenced to 40 years in prison for second-degree murder, as announced by Prosecuting Attorney Anthony Ciliberti. The sentencing was handed down by Circuit Judge Thomas […]
Fayette County man sentenced to prison for grand larceny
OAK HILL, WV (WVNS) — A Fayette County man was sentenced to prison for grand larceny. 48-year-old Eugene Derringer, of Oak Hill, was sentenced on June 24, 2024 to one to ten years in prison for the felony offense of grand larceny. On April 30, 2024, Derringer pleaded guilty to the felony offense, and he […]
Rainelle Fire Department gearing up to host Fireman’s Muster
RAINELLE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Rainelle Fire Department has announced updates for this year’s Fireman’s Muster events on Labor Day. Unlike previous years, the festivities will focus solely on a Fireman’s Muster Parade and Fireman’s Field Events, with no public carnival games planned. The public is invited to watch the parade of Fire & Emergency […]
Two W.Va. Towns Plan To Capitalize On The Next Boom (er’s)
Located along the Kanawha River, 10 miles downstream of the confluence of the Gauley and the New River sits Montgomery and Smithers. The towns have been disinvested over the years as educational institutions moved out, and coal mines closed. There are multiple pre-existing initiatives to expand the local economies, which...
Veterans Appreciation Day Celebration to be held in Summersville Tuesday
SUMMERSVILLE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A Veterans Appreciation Day Celebration is set to take place on Tuesday, July 9, at the Nicholas County Veterans Memorial Park in Summersville. The event will run from 9 AM to 4 PM and promises a day full of activities and entertainment to honor and appreciate veterans. Attendees can enjoy Murble […]
Mount Olive Correctional Center inmate sentenced for Second-Degree Murder of another inmate
MOUNT OLIVE, WV (WVNS) — An inmate at the Mount Olive Correctional Center in Fayette County was sentenced to prison for Second-Degree Murder after stabbing another inmate. 55-year-old Charles Redman, of Mount Olive, was sentenced on July 8, 2024 to 40 years in prison for the felony offense of Second-Degree Murder. Redman will serve his sentence […]
PUBLIC NOTICE: Hydrant flushing in Rupert
RUPERT W.Va. (WVDN) – The Rupert Water Department is systematically flushing the area’s hydrants over three days. The scheduled is as follows: July 8: All streets north of Route 60 and all streets west of Anjean Road/Big Mountain intersection. July 10: All streets south of Route 60 and east of Anjean Road/Big Mountain intersection. July […] The post PUBLIC NOTICE: Hydrant flushing in Rupert appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Logan mercy rules Beckley, 14-0, in four at Little League Softball State Tournament
FAYETTEVILLE There were no need for late inning dramatics Tuesday evening as the Logan Little League defeated Beckley Little League 14-0 in four innings Tuesday evening in the West Virginia Little League Softball State Tournament at Charlie McCoy Town Park. Ten different players recorded at least one hit for Logan...
Road expansion project begins in Summersville
SUMMERSVILLE, WV (WOAY) – A $13,288,965 project has begun on Webster Road in Summersville. The project starts at milepost 17.28 near Lowes and cuts across US19, finally ending near Silo Road. Crews will add a 1,000 foot turning lane at the intersection with US19 and a 3,000 foot-long center...
Mount Olive convict faces 40 years in prison following fatal stabbing of fellow inmate
FAYETTE COUNTY, W.Va. (WCHS) — A Fayette County man will spend up to four decades in prison after admitting to fatally stabbing an inmate while incarcerated, prosecutors said. Charles Redman, 55, of Mount Olive, was sentenced to 40 years in prison for second-degree murder which will be served consecutively...
Talent Show to be held in Williamsburg
WILLIAMSBURG W.Va. (WVDN) – Get your act together and be part of the “We’ve Got Talent” show as part of the Williamsburg Community Fair, Friday, July 26 beginning at 7:30 p.m. Acts of all types, singing, dancing, gymnastics, poetry, dramatic reading, comedy act, instrumental, band, juggling or any talent is welcome. This contest is open […] The post Talent Show to be held in Williamsburg appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Pittsburgh man sentenced for transport of meth into Fayette County
FAYETTEVILLE, WV (WOAY) – A Pittsburgh man has been sentenced to one to ten years in prison for transporting meth into the state. Celeste Vaughn was pulled over by Fayetteville police officers on US 19 on July 10, 2021. Officers detected the smell of marijuana when they approached and...
Johnson outduels Edwards, Man defeats Hedgesville 2-0 in Little League Softball State Tournament
FAYETTEVILLE Man’s Mia Johnson and Hedgesville’s Kenzie Edwards both were dominant for seven innings, but a costly Hedgesville error led to two unearned runs in the fifth inning as the Man Little League advanced to Wednesday’s championship game of the loser’s bracket defeating the Hedgesville Little League 2-0 Tuesday evening in the West Virginia Little League Softball State Tournament at Charlie McCoy Town Park.
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The West Virginia Community Development Hub is seeking Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for Identity, Branding, and Wayfinding Consultant Services for Smithers and Montgomery. The communities aim to enhance their visual identity, strengthen their brand presence, improve wayfinding, and engage the community in the process to enhance visitor experience and community cohesion.
Cunningham and HNRC in Bomont, West Virginia, to pay $764,274 for alleged State and Federal violations
Agreement ensures proper management of harmful well pad emissions. PHILADELPHIA -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Mid-Atlantic Region (EPA) has reached a settlement with Cunningham Energy, LLC (Cunningham) and its parent, Houston Natural Resources Corp (HNRC), resolving alleged violations of the Clean Air Act (CAA) and the West Virginia State Implementation Plan associated with two Cunningham oil and gas well pads located at Shelton Road in Bomont, West Virginia. The consent agreement and final order requires Cunningham and HNRC to pay a $742,737 penalty for these violations plus accrued interest, for a total of $764,274.
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