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West Virginia senator loses committee roles following indecent exposure arrest
(The Center Square) – Republican West Virginia Senator Mike Maroney has been removed from his committee chairman responsibilities and committee appointments after he was arrested and charged with two misdemeanors in Marshall County on Tuesday. Senate President Craig Blair, R-Berkeley, said Maroney, R-Marshall, is entitled to due process. Maroney was arrested for indecent exposure and disorderly conduct after he was “accused of performing an overt act of self gratification” at...
West Virginia State Senator being recognized nationally for her work
WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) — One local state senator is being recognized nationally for her efforts, contribution, and achievements as an elected official. West Virginia Senator Laura Wakim Chapman who serves in District 1 was recently awarded the Legislators Excellence Award from the Reason Foundation. The Reason Foundation is a national organization that focuses on free […]
West Virginia sends $12M to state's volunteer fire departments
(The Center Square) – West Virginia again is sending $12 million to fire departments and emergency services across the state. The measure was funded through House Bill 5128, with Gov. Jim Justice holding a ceremonial signing of the bill joined by the West Virginia Firemen’s Association. The bill sends $6 million to the state’s Fire Protection Fund, where it will be evenly distributed to volunteer fire departments across the state...
Beckley woman arrested after pepper spraying victim, striking them with bat
RALEIGH COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A Beckley woman has been arrested after pepper spraying and striking an individual with a bat. On August 12, 2024, around 9 p.m., deputies from the Raleigh County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of an assault at a residence on Juniper Street in Calloway Heights. Upon arrival, they found […]
Tractor-trailer crashes and catches fire at Sandstone Mountain killing one man
RALEIGH COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A fatal crash occurred on August 10, 2024, involving a tractor-trailer on I-64 Eastbound at Sandstone Mountain. The Raleigh County Sheriff’s Office, along with local fire departments and EMS providers, responded to the scene at approximately 11:48 a.m. The tractor-trailer, driven by 62-year-old Jeffrey Howard of Dublin, Ohio, entered the […]
WVU shatters research expenditures record for second consecutive year
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (WVDN) — For fiscal year 2024, West Virginia University crushed its record in externally supported research expenditures with $275 million — an 82% increase from five years ago. That year — 2019 — WVU reported $152 million in research expenditures, which are funds spent to conduct research. Last year, the number reached $231 million, what was a […] The post WVU shatters research expenditures record for second consecutive year appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Sesame Street characters bringing show to Chuck Mathena Center
PRINCETON, W.Va. (WVVA) - Sesame Street Live is coming to the Chuck Mathena Center this fall. Tickets will go on sale Friday at 10 a.m. for the Nov. 21 performance, which features the characters from the show in a new interactive production that will tour the United States and Canada.
Raleigh County man urges car buyers to check for recalls on used vehicles before purchasing
Shady Spring, WV (WOAY)—A man in Shady Spring recently purchased a used vehicle on the Facebook marketplace. His story reminds us that even when all parties involved in a transaction have the best intentions, misfortune can still happen. Newswatch reporter Mike Teaney heard the story for himself.
Kanawha County Prosecutor’s Office launches VOICE initiative
KANAWHA COUNTY, WV (WOWK) – There is a new policy in place in Kanawha County aimed at putting away violent criminals. Kanawha County Prosecuting Attorney Debra Rusnak announced the Violent Offender Initiative for Community Empowerment, or VOICE is designed to toughen penalties on people who commit gun crimes, sex crimes and crimes against children. The […]
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