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Jaden Bray Explains Oklahoma State Departure, Reasons for Picking West Virginia
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – WVU wide receiver Jaden Bray opened about what led him to West Virginia in his first press conference with the media on Monday. With the new season weeks away, Bray is looking ahead with high hopes for 2024 as a Mountaineer. First, Bray touched on why...
Sandy McClain leaves children unattended in Walmart parking lot while getting her hair done
59-year-old Sandy McClain was caught leaving her grandchildren unattended in the back of her blue Chevy Trax in the Walmart parking lot on Fort Campbell Boulevard on July 29th. When officers arrived, they were informed that McClain had left her vehicle unlocked, with the windows down and the engine off, while the children were inside. Shortly after receiving this information, officers observed McClain come out of Walmart and approach her car.
Driver involved in standoff after allegedly pointing weapon at Charleston police officer
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — Charleston police launched an investigation Tuesday after a driver was accused of pointing a weapon at an officer in Kanawha City. The incident occurred as an officer was approached by a vehicle while processing a traffic violation along MacCorkle Avenue about 3:30 p.m., according to a news release from the Charleston Police Department.
In Wheeling, residents are worried about children, inflation and jobs
In a series of conversations and interviews this month in Wheeling, voters said they feel like politicians aren’t responding to urgent, unaddressed problems in West Virginia. This is part of Mountain State Spotlight’s ongoing effort to talk with residents in all of West Virginia’s 55 counties in the run-up to the 2024 election. We’re asking […] In Wheeling, residents are worried about children, inflation and jobs appeared first on Mountain State Spotlight, West Virginia's civic newsroom.
Person struck by vehicle in South Charleston
SOUTH CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – One person is being taken to the hospital after being struck by a vehicle in South Charleston. According to Kanawha County Metro 911 dispatchers, the incident happened around 12:51 p.m. in the 4100 block of MacCorkle Avenue SW in South Charleston. Dispatchers say the vehicle that struck the person did […]
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.
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