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West Virginia’s personal income tax to drop by 4% next year, Governor says
The cut comes after Justice signed a 21.25% income tax reduction last year. According to the 2023 law, additional state income tax cuts can be triggered by a formula involving higher-than-anticipated annual revenue collections. Those further tax reductions cannot be larger than 10%
West Virginia invites public input on Home Energy Rebate Programs
CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The West Virginia Office of Energy (WVOE) announced it will host a virtual public input session on August 26, 2024, at 10:00 A.M., to solicit community feedback on the state’s Home Energy Rebate Programs, which are funded by the U.S. Department of Energy under the Inflation Reduction Act. The Home Energy […]
New ‘The Store’ initiative aims to help Philip Barbour students with necessary essentials
PHILIPPI, W.Va (WDTV) - The Barbour Community Health Association (BCHA) is announcing a new initiative to help Philip Barbour High School students. The BCHA is holding a grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony for The Store, which will provide students with free clothing, gifts and other necessary essentials. The idea for...
Big Elm Elementary opens 30-year-old time capsule
LUMBERPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - A crowd of students, parents and faculty gathered at Big Elm Elementary School Thursday to see the opening of a time capsule that’s been locked since the school was built in 1993. The wooden box contained student roster sheets, class photos, knick-knacks and other items...
True or False: WVU Hoops will have a full roster at the start of the season
West Virginia University Men's Basketball currently has eleven players on scholarship, with a handful of other walk-on players rounding out the roster. If nothing else, though, we've seen basketball teams around the country add players right up to - and after - the start of the season. Will the Mountaineers do the same? Chris and Mike discuss the chances that WVU comes into the season with a full thirteen scholarships used. Check it out in the video above.
WV green lights solar plant construction, advocates rally against rising utility bills
Residents in Nicholas and Clay counties could soon receive their electricity from a local solar plant, estimated to power around 90,000 homes in the region. The Public Service Commission of West Virginia recently approved construction of the plant. According to a June 2024 survey from the Pew Research Center, one-third of respondents said a nearby solar development would help their local economy.
MSP Aviation Rescues Three People in 3 Separate Hoist Missions in Maryland and West Virginia
PIKESVILLE, MD – The Maryland State Police (MSP) is reporting that MSP Aviation Command recently helped rescue a swimmer, hiker and ATV operator in three separate weekend hoist missions in Maryland and West Virginia. On Saturday afternoon August 10, 2024, Trooper 5, a helicopter crew based in Cumberland, responded...
Day 9 of the State Fair of West Virginia undeterred by afternoon showers
LEWISBURG, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The penultimate day of the 2024 State Fair of West Virginia saw guests navigating intermittent showers to partake in the beloved annual tradition. Rides and attractions were generally unaffected by weather conditions, which also served to mitigate the usual sweltering temperatures from the summer sun. From animal-lovers and shoppers to foodies […]
Youth soccer developments in WV helping athletes play in college
INSTITUTE, WV (WOWK) — Developments in youth soccer across the state are helping youth soccer players get the chance to play at a collegiate level. Over the past few years, West Virginia has seen a steady increase in youth soccer participation, in part due to investments in youth athletics across the state. In southwestern West […]
WV Governor Jim Justice and other amateurs enjoy Pro-Am Day at the LIV Golf Tournament
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, WV (WVNS) – As LIV golfers prepare for competition over the weekend, the LIV Golf Tournament hosted its own Pro-Am at the Greenbrier. A Pro-Am is where amateur golfers get to play a round of golf with professionals. One of the amateur golfers at this Pro-Am was none other than West Virginia […]
First at 4 Forum: Chris Chaos & Tracy Brady
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - Chris Chaos and Tracy Brady, of Chris Chaos Productions, stopped by the First at 4 Friday. They shared the details about the Summer’s End Spectacular Concert at the Metropolitan Theater in Morgantown. You can watch the full interview above and watch First at 4 weekdays...
Garnett Hollis Jr. happily left Chicago for Morgantown
MORGANTOWN — Chicago may be a toddling town, as the song tells us. It may also be Frank Sinatra’s kind of town. But it ain’t Morgantown and West Virginia cornerback Garnett Hollis Jr. happily has left Chicago behind to play college football where it is No. 1 on the minds of everyone.
Mountaineer Report: Predicting WVU Player’s Seasons with Game of Over/Under
Mike Asti and Ethan Bock play a game of over/under on the latest episode of Mountaineer Report. They discuss if WVU stars like Garrett Greene, Jahiem White and several others with the over or under for some major statistical categories.
Davis & Elkins College Rolls Out the Welcome Mat for a New Academic Year
Davis & Elkins College faculty and staff are abuzz with excitement as they welcome students beginning their collegiate journeys or returning to the College campus. This week, the College is hosting an array of activities designed to make both new and returning students feel at home. The journey began on Thursday with check-in for first-year students, while returning students are expected to arrive on Saturday, marking the beginning of D&E’s “Welcome Home: Unlocking Your Potential” orientation theme.
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