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Pressing Forward: News and Sentinel earns awards in West Virginia Press Association’s Better Newspapers Contest
CHARLESTON — The Parkersburg News and Sentinel received multiple awards for editorial and advertising in the West Virginia Press Association’s annual Better Newspapers Contest, including second place in General Excellence for its division. The General Excellence awards are determined by points received for each winning entry. The News...
Weekend looks unsettled with chance for showers & storms
Tonight features scattered off and on showers with temperatures only dropping into the low 60s. It’s a milder night in store and the weather will be unsettled – we’ll be seeing this trend continue over the next few days. Saturday continues our risk for showers as Friday’s warm front is followed by a cold front […]
$10.8 million-plus in investments set to create jobs in West Virginia
MORGANTOWN, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The US Department of Agriculture has announced $10.8 million-plus in investments which stand to strengthen communities, lower costs, and create jobs throughout West Virginia. “From upgrades to major water and wastewater infrastructure, to construction and renovation of essential community facilities, the funding announced today will have a significant impact on the […]
Officials ignore most Appalachian hydrogen hub worries
(The Center Square) — After an hour-long community briefing that didn’t take questions from the public until 40 minutes passed, another forum for public engagement ended for the Appalachian Hydrogen Hub, which will spread across West Virginia, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. The hub, also called ARCH2, received its first tranche of federal money in July, but critics have warned of a weak public participation process that checks boxes, but effectively locks out locals who will be affected by the hub projects. ...
Son’s-sational Cinnamon Rolls returns to the State Fair of WV
FAIRLEA, WV (WVNS)- Son’s-Sational Cinnamon Rolls are back and better than ever for the 35th year at the State Fair of West Virginia. The Naeyaert’s took over their father’s business and they have been serving up some sweet treats every year since 1989. Co-owner, Raymond Naeyaert said they enjoy serving up fresh cinnamon rolls for […]
Governor Justice announces four percent personal income tax reduction certified by Revenue Secretary and State Auditor
CHARLESTON, WV (WVNS) — A four percent personal income tax reduction in West Virginia, certified by the Revenue Secretary and State Auditor, was announced by Governor Jim Justice. According to a press release from Governor Justice, Revenue Secretary Larry Pack and State Auditor JB McCuskey signed a letter that would result in a four percent […]
West Virginia student earns bronze medal at international tech competition
CHARLESTON, WV (WVNS) — A student from Hancock County, West Virginia came in third place in a world tech competition. According to a press release from the West Virginia Department of Education, Andrew Manteau, a 2024 graduate of Weir High School, competed in the Microsoft Office Specialist World Championship (MOSWC) in Anaheim, California. This past year, […]
First full moon of August is coming to West Virginia and Ohio on Monday
WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) – The first full moon for the month of August is named after North America’s largest fish, the sturgeon. Hence why it is called the Sturgeon Moon. This event will take place on Monday August 19, with it achieving peak fullest at 2:25 PM. Other names for Augusts Full Moon are: Grain […]
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