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West Virginia Coal Mining Fatality: Woman Dies in Second Incident of 2024
Reporting from Charleston, WV: Ashley Cogar, a 33-year-old coal truck driver from Erbacon, West Virginia, tragically passed away due to injuries sustained in an accident at the Wyco Surface Mine. This incident is the second coal mining fatality in the state this year, which raises ongoing concerns about mine safety.
BBG Tech: The Cybersecurity Struggles of Small Rural Businesses in West Virginia
In the digital age, small businesses face many challenges, and for those located in rural areas like much of West Virginia, cybersecurity is a critical but often overlooked threat. With limited budgets and resources, these businesses are especially vulnerable to cyber attacks, which can have devastating consequences. This article explores the cybersecurity risks small rural businesses face, why they are targeted, and practical steps they can take to protect themselves. The reality is that these crimes may not be reported or seen in the news much, but the threat still exists, and business owners need to be aware.
High pressure settles into the area today
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - Good morning NCWV! As we come to the close of another work week we are greeted with higher temperatures and clearing skies as we move on throughout the weekend. We do have a few chances of rainfall in the more mountainous regions throughout the afternoon. Highs today are going to be in the mid to high 80s in the lowlands and the mid 70s in the higher elevations.
West Virginia asks Supreme Court to allow Medicaid to deny coverage for gender-affirming surgery
West Virginia will take its fight over whether its Medicaid program must cover gender-affirming surgeries to the Supreme Court, the state’s Republican attorney general announced Thursday. “Once again, the state of West Virginia is going to the U.S. Supreme Court,” Attorney General Patrick Morrisey said at a news conference in Bridgeport, W.Va. The announcement is the latest…
‘Governor’s Arts Caravan’ to make stops in Richwood, Point Pleasant, and other areas
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The Governor’s Arts Caravan is coming to a town near you. The West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture and History (WVDACH) and the State Arts Office will host an upcoming arts caravan consisting of a series of five grant workshops around the state to discuss grant programs with artists and arts organizations.
Free summer movie night to take place in Fairmont
FAIRMONT, W.Va (WDTV) - The Marion County Family Resource & Support Network will hold a free summer movie night tomorrow!. The movie will take place at the “Soccer Field” at Compassion Central WV on Walnut Avenue in Fairmont beginning at 8 p.m. Friday. There will be outdoor games,...
WVU Football commit Chris Fileppo highlights
West Virginia's recruiting class vaulted up the 247Sports Team Rankings in the last few weeks. The Mountaineers have been adding pieces left and right and, sometimes when that happens, fans forget just what exactly they're getting with each new addition. Over the course of the next couple weeks, we're going to do a quick reminder by reposting some of the future of WVU Football and their highlight videos. Today? Glenside (PA) LaSalle College spear Chris Fileppo.
West Virginia Mine Wars Museum to host community archiving events
West Virginia Mine Wars Museum will be hosting community archiving events across southern West Virginia next month. The events aim to preserve coalfields' history through personal artifacts and stories, and are being supported by the National Coal Heritage Area Authority and the Berea College Appalachian Fund. Locations and times include:
First at 4 Forum: Jenny Santilli
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - Jenny Santilli, Jubilee committe member, stopped by the First at 4 Thursday. She talked about the 100th anniversary of the Saint James Catholic Church!. You can watch the full interview above and watch First at 4 weekdays from 4 to 5 p.m. only on WDTV.
ONDCP Director Gupta wraps up third annual visit to West Virginia
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Dr. Rahul Gupta, a former West Virginia heath official and current federal drug czar, wrapped up a three-day visit to the state to talk with those on the front lines of the substance use disorder crisis. For the third year in a row, Gupta — the...
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