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Cooling shelters open across north central West Virginia
CLARKSBURG, W.Va. (WBOY) — With West Virginia undergoing high temperatures this month as well as its most widespread drought in nearly 20 years, some groups across the region have opened their doors for those who need a space to cool off. First United Methodist Church in Clarksburg has opened...
Registration opens for the 2024 Governor’s Energy Summit
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WVDN) – The West Virginia Office of Energy (WVOE) announced today that registration is now open for the 2024 Governor’s Energy Summit on October 29-30 at the Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center. The Summit brings together industry leaders, policymakers, educators and stakeholders to deliberate and explore groundbreaking solutions to advance energy resources and efficiency […] The post Registration opens for the 2024 Governor’s Energy Summit appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Inez man charged with desecrating religious object
INEZ, Ky. — Police have arrested a Martin County man who they say was one of three people responsible for setting fire to a religious display last month. The incident happened June 7 on the God’s Promise Trail in Inez. Police say the trio set fire to a prayer altar on the trail.
Mountaineer Food Bank announced Kanawha County Produce Market
CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Mountaineer Food Bank has announced Kanawha County Produce Market event to be held this Friday. The event, which will be exclusive to residents of Kanawha County, will take place on Friday, July 19, 2024, from 1:00pm to 6:00pm. The free event will offer a variety of fresh produce options to residents […]
Clendenin roadway reopens after crash
UPDATE (8:05 p.m. on July 16, 2024) – The roadway has reopened after a crash in the Clendenin area Tuesday. Metro 911 also told 13 News that at least one person was transported from the incident. CLENDENIN, WV (WOWK) – A roadway is shut down after a crash in the Clendenin area. According to Kanawha […]
Old Story, New Headlines: WV Couple Adopts Black Children to Use as “Slaves”
From The Big Ideas, Think Kids’ Newsletter for July 2024. Back in early October, a Kanawha County couple was arrested on charges of gross child neglect creating a substantial risk of injury upon discovery of three children who were held captive in a shed on their property in Sissonville.
Showers and storms expected through midweek
CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The National Weather Service (NWS) in Charleston reports that isolated showers and storms are likely this morning, primarily across the Mid-Ohio Valley. The chance for showers and storms will continue through Thursday, driven by an approaching cold front. Residents should be aware of the potential for isolated water issues due to […]
Wednesday downpours to be a factor
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) -In the middle of a summer on the verge of drought, Wednesday offers the risk of two waves of rain and pockets of high water. Going into the day, most areas are still lacking in rain and streams are running lower than normal. But select areas in the Coalfields did measure important 1″-2″ rainfalls during Tuesday evening’s action, so these are regions are at a higher risk for water issues than others should new downpours develop and linger on Wednesday.
Herd holds watch party for EA College Football ‘25 game
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - The long awaited return of the EA Sports College Football game brought a couple of hundred people to the Henderson Center Tuesday night. Members of the Marshall football team played fans in the popular video game and then a Marshall offensive and defensive player took part in a championship game.
Herd ace hosts baseball camp in hometown
LOUISA, Ky. (WSAZ) - In baseball terms, the first year of the Bryce Blevins camp was equivalent to throwing a no-hitter. Over 100 kids ranging from Hurricane, WV to various locations in the Commonwealth showed up Tuesday to learn from the Marshall pitcher. Blevins won the Sun Belt pitcher of the week four times last season for the Herd and WSAZ Sports stopped by and visited with the Marshall star in his hometown.
Charleston set to host 2024 West Virginia Book Festival
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — The capital city is set to host an annual festival for bookworms this fall, featuring several bestselling authors. The 2024 West Virginia Book Festival has been scheduled for Oct. 19 at the Charleston Coliseum, offering workshops, presentations, vendors and children’s programs, according to a news release from organizers.
Marshall Softball Adds Four Transfers to 2024 Class
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – Marshall University softball Head Coach Morgan Zerkle announced the addition of four transfer portal signees prior to the start of the 2024-25 athletics year. The four newcomers - Haleigh Adkins, Jules King, Paige Maynard, and Paige Simpson - join the seven incoming freshmen who were formally...
ARC Federal Co-Chair Gayle Manchin visits Marshall University for workforce development and cyber security discussions
Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) Co-Chair Gayle Manchin visited Marshall University today for a roundtable with representatives from more than a half dozen colleges and universities located throughout the Appalachian Region focusing on efforts to create a model for cyber security education that can be scaled throughout the country. The project...
Fort Gay teen’s Make-a-Wish story featured on ESPN
WAYNE COUNTY, W.Va. (WSAZ) - The Worldwide Leader in Sports is featuring a story on a young man from Fort Gay. Bradee Vance, who just graduated from Tolsia High School, was diagnosed with a chronic kidney disease when he was in seventh grade. He went through kidney transplant surgery in 2022, with his aunt donating hers.
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