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Educators, parents weigh in on Virginia’s proposed cell-phone free classrooms
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — The issue of cell phones in the classroom was front and center in Virginia Beach Monday. Dozens of people gathered at Tallwood High School to talk about Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s latest plan to keep cellular devices away from the education process. It’s the Governor’s Executive Order 33.
State Fair Advanced Discounted Ticket Deadline Approaching
LEWISBURG W.Va. (WVDN) – The deadline to purchase advanced discounted tickets to the 2024 State Fair of West Virginia is Monday, July 29. Tickets may be purchased by visiting statefairofwv.com/tickets/, calling 1-800-514-ETIX (3849) or at the State Fair Box Office. The Box Office is open Monday – Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and […] The post State Fair Advanced Discounted Ticket Deadline Approaching appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
West Virginia highlights importance of back-to-school vaccines
For the upcoming school year, all children entering school in West Virginia grades K-12 must show proof of immunization against diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus, polio, measles, mumps, rubella, varicella, and hepatitis B unless a medical exemption is approved by DH. Additional proof of immunization is required for children entering grades 7 and 12 for diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus, and meningococcal disease unless a medical exemption is approved by DH.
Aftermath of the Trump shooting on Inside West Virginia Politics
On this week’s episode of Inside West Virginia Politics, we talk about the aftermath of the Donald Trump assassination attempt, discuss National Hire a Veteran Day, explore what makes someone a caregiver and talk about what First Choice Services does.
VOTE: West Virginia State Police in running for “America’s Best-Looking Cruiser”
WEST VIRGINIA (LOOTPRESS) – The West Virginia State Police has announced its competition in the 11th annual “America’s Best-Looking Cruiser” Calendar Contest. This event, which determines the top 13 states’ cruisers to be featured in the 2025 wall calendar, will see the winner gracing the cover. Voting is open until midnight on Monday, July 29. […]
Structure fire reported in Raleigh County
MABSCOTT, WV (WVNS) — A structure fire was reported in the Mabscott area of Raleigh County. According to Raleigh County Dispatch, a structure fire was reported at 209 Gristmill Drive in Mabscott around 12:08 p.m. on Monday, July 22, 2024. Raleigh County Dispatch stated that responding agencies included the Mabscott Volunteer Fire Department, Sophia City […]
Eight stops announced as part of Mountaineer Food Bank’s Mobile Food Pantry
WEST VIRGINIA (LOOTPRESS) – Mountaineer Food Bank has announced eight stops as part of this week’s Mobile Food Pantry distribution. The first stops of the week are set to occur on Tuesday, July 23 at Bevans Industrial Lane, Paw Paw in Morgan County and Elkview Baptist Church in Kanawha County, respectively. Wednesday will see the […]
Raleigh County Sheriff’s Office warns of phone scams
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Raleigh County Sheriff’s Office (RCSO) has issued a warning to the public regarding a new wave of phone scams. According to the RCSO, scammers are calling or leaving messages for individuals, falsely claiming to be representatives from the Sheriff’s Office. They assert that the recipient has missed a court date […]
Scattered storms and seasonable temperatures stick through the week
WOAY-TV (Oak Hill, WV): Good evening folks, and happy Monday to you. As of 4:30 pm this afternoon, we are looking at scattered showers and storms across the region. While most of these storms will not become severe strength, they will be capable to produce flash flooding conditions now through Friday. It really just depends on which locations see heavy downpours, and how many storms train over their locations to determine where the highest flash flood risk is. We have rain chances every day this week.
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