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Humidity, Storm Threat Return To Region; Latest on Beryl
WOAY-TV (Oak Hill, WV): Following a gorgeous sunset, clear and comfortable night, the humidity will jump a slight notch Wednesday and then go through the roof Thursday. TEMPERATURE/HUMIDITY: Morning low temperatures in the 50s Wednesday will be a figment of the imagination for the remainder of the next 7 days. The humidity will be in the comfortable range Wednesday and then on the verge of oppressive for July 4th. The humidity will drop to more tolerable levels after 3:30 p.m. Saturday and return again Monday afternoon.
Blobs, Sharks, and Monster Beats in the New River Gorge
OAK HILL, WV (WVDN) – Something is always happening at ACE Adventure Resort in the New River Gorge. This July locals and travelers to West Virginia can beat the summer heat at ACE’s spring-fed mountain lake water park and enjoy some special events. On Saturday, July 6th adventurers will make a big splash in the […] The post Blobs, Sharks, and Monster Beats in the New River Gorge appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Volunteers Get Great Perks For Help With Local Professional Golf Tournament
WOAY-TV (Oak Hill, WV): The rewards for volunteering for the LIV Golf Tournament at the Greenbrier in August are quite an incentive!. A family-friendly professional golf tournament in our backyard is returning August 16-18 and they need your help; the best part about it, you get rewarded for your efforts!
Fayette County man arrested on drug charges following traffic stop
CHIMNEY CORNER, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A Fayette County man is facing multiple charges following a traffic stop. According to Fayette County Sheriff Mike Fridley, just before noon on Tuesday, July 2, 2024, deputies were patrolling the Chimney Corner areas on WV Rt 16 and U.S. Rt 60 when they performed a traffic stop on a […]
Reworked Beckley City Council will pursue Fruits of Labor lease
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Several new city officials were sworn in to office on Monday, and it appears as though the latest lineup of Beckley Common Council members can be expected to continue the search for answers with regard to a lease for the Fruits of Labor organization. Multiple city council meetings in recent months […]
Bringing Hope to foster kids with “Sound of Hope: The Story of Possum Trot”
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) – Kids who’ve gone through significant trauma and are the toughest to place in the foster care system are the center of a powerful true story. ‘Sound of Hope: The Story of Possum Trot’ is the solution to the foster care crisis, screening at Marquee Cinemas on July 5.
City of Beckley to host electric fireworks show for the 4th of July
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) – The City of Beckley is celebrating Independence Day with a bang. Their fireworks display will be set off at 9:30 P.M. at the Beckley-Raleigh County Convention Center and Beckley Little League Fields. They are bringing in Starfire, a group of professionals, to put on an electric fireworks show. Director of Beckley […]
Clear Fork residents ask Raleigh County Commission for help with crime
CLEAR FORK, WV (WVNS) — The community of Clear Fork is one of Raleigh County’s most rural. It’s miles from downtown Beckley, but a group of Clear Fork residents said on Tuesday, July 2, 2024, that their neighborhood has not escaped addiction and the drug-related crime the rest of the county faces.
Justice appoints Ryan Browning to Wayne County House seat
Gov. Jim Justice on Tuesday appointed Ryan Browning, of Wayne County, to fill the House of Delegates seat vacated by Del. Mark Ross, R-Wayne, earlier this year. Ross, a retired school teacher, resigned from office on May 21, according to a resignation letter sent to the governor’s office that day. The letter did not include […] The post Justice appoints Ryan Browning to Wayne County House seat appeared first on West Virginia Watch.
West Virginia launches new portal for accessing vaccine records
CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The West Virginia Department of Health’s Bureau for Public Health has introduced a new tool for residents to access their vaccine records. Through the MyIRMobile system, patients can now view their immunization history and print their official records. Speaking about the initiative, Sec. Sherri Young emphasized the importance of immunizations in […]
Mostly clear & comfy tonight; chance for showers & storms on the way
Tuesday evening will be a typical summer drive with temps in the 70s. Mostly clear skies with high pressure around so outdoor evening dinner plans won’t be impacted. We’ll see those temps drop into the low to middle 60s, average lows for this time of the year. As winds diminish a bit, we could see […]
West Virginia’s soft drink tax is repealed this week
Beginning this week, for the first time in more than 70 years, West Virginia has no tax on soft drinks. Lawmakers approved a bill repealing the tax during the 2022 regular legislative session. The legislation repealed the tax effective July 1. During his revenue report Monday, Gov. Jim Justice noted the tax had been eliminated […] The post West Virginia’s soft drink tax is repealed this week appeared first on West Virginia Watch.
Kirby appointed judge, resigns from House of Delegate
Gov. Jim Justice has appointed Del. Todd Kirby to be circuit judge in Raleigh County. He replaces Judge Robert Burnside, who announced last year he would not seek reelection. Kirby, R-Raleigh, resigned from the House of Delegates effective Tuesday, according to the letter he sent to House Speaker Roger Hanshaw Tuesday. “I am grateful for […] The post Kirby appointed judge, resigns from House of Delegate appeared first on West Virginia Watch.
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