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The Shotgun/Throwdown (8/21/24): “It’s time to start shitting your pants,” Pat McAfee warns the Big 12
Welcome to The Shotgun/Throwdown, your daily West Virginia sports roundup (that we didn’t already talk about in another article) with some sophomoric humor and daily distractions thrown in for good measure. And if there’s something we missed, be sure to talk about it in the comments. FOOTBALL. Pat...
West Virginia Public Service Commission schedules hearing to decide on future of the Armstrong Public Service District
Montgomery, WV (WOAY) – The Public Service Commission of West Virginia has scheduled a hearing into the future of Armstrong Public Service District after ruling that the system is a distressed utility. The commission has scheduled a hearing to determine how the utility can improve and whether another entity...
PSC sets further hearing on Armstrong PSD status
FAYETTE COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Public Service Commission of West Virginia has announced a hearing to discuss the future of the Armstrong Public Service District after determining it to be a distressed utility. An evidentiary hearing is scheduled for September 5 at Montgomery City Hall to assess the utility’s challenges and explore the possibility […]
The Pumpkin Spice take over nearly complete trading summer heat for fall chill
Wednesday a very cold start but with sunshine aplenty, we slowly warm up through 60s for the morning with afternoon highs in the low 70s for some. Mountain ridgeline communities will remain in the mid 60s all day. With north winds in control, expect that chill on the air feel especially in the shade. Tonight, […]
West Virginia Enjoys Unseasonably Cool 70s; Warmer Days Ahead
Charleston, WV – West Virginians are experiencing an unusual break from the August heat with temperatures only reaching the mid-70s today, a pleasant surprise for this time of year. The National Weather Service (NWS) in Charleston reports that high pressure is keeping the weather cool and comfortable, with a forecasted high of 77 degrees in Charleston, 78 in Huntington, and 76 in Parkersburg.
WV’s kindergarten vaccination rates have dropped again recently. Doctors aren’t worried.
While West Virginia’s kindergarten vaccination rate continued to drop during the 2022-23 school year, it was still higher than the national average, something health care professionals attribute to the state’s strong school vaccine laws. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, in 2022-2023 — the latest for which data is available — 95.6% […]
Domestic dispute lands a husband and wife in jail
GREENBRIER COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Husband and wife arrested after a domestic dispute. On Sunday, August 18th, 2024, around 6:20 PM, Lieutenant S. W. Hudnall and Corporal T. T. Hyatt of the Greenbrier County Sheriff’s Department were sent by the Greenbrier County 911 Center to a domestic disturbance at 170 Hemlock Dr., Caldwell, WV 24925. […]
86th Annual State Horseshoe Tournament
RONCEVERTE- The Mountaineer Horseshoe League in Ronceverte, WV will be hosting the 86th annual State Horseshoe Tournament on Saturday, August 24 at the horseshoe courts located on the Island Park in Ronceverte. Pitching will begin at approximately 9:00 AM. Everyone is invited to come out and watch the pitchers pitch and cheer them on. The post 86th Annual State Horseshoe Tournament appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Lewisburg’s Frank Watkins takes WVGA Senior Series Low Round at Bridgehaven Golf Club
Frank Watkins of Lewisburg shot Wednesday’s Little General Stores Low Round of the Day at the Senior Series event, hosted by the West Virginia Golf Association (WVGA) and sponsored by Little General Stores, at Bridgehaven Golf Club in Fayetteville at one over par 72. The West Virginia Senior Series,...
W.Va. American Water awards $26K in grants to area fire departments
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — A first responder support program is providing more than $26,000 to fire departments across the Mountain State. West Virginia American Water announced 29 agencies within the utility’s service area will be receiving grant money which will be used for fire protection gear, equipment and training:
Case Dismissed alleging Domestic Violence against Prosecutor
RALEIGH COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A final hearing was held today on a Domestic Violence allegation against Raleigh County Prosecutor Ben Hatfield. Judge Harley Stollings, sitting in special assignment, heard the case. Stollings is a family court judge in Nicholas and Clay counties. While the proceedings were closed to the public, as are all domestic […]
Beckley officials prepare to transfer deed for Pinecrest Industrial Park to Raleigh County Commission
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — Raleigh County Commission officials were preparing on Monday, August 19, 2024 to accept 146 acres from the City of Beckley. The acreage is in Pinecrest Industrial Park. Much of the park needs infrastructure, and county officials said they have planned for weeks to take it over and develop it. “There was […]
Beckley community mourns the loss of Scott Worley
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — Another tragic passing struck at the heart of Beckley’s local community. The death of Beckley historian Scott Worley, well known for his work in the arts scene and for giving ghost tours, left the city in mourning. Worley gained national attention as the founder of Haunted Beckley, but local residents pointed […]
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