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OVI Checkpoints this weekend in Ross & Jackson Counties
Chillicothe - The Ohio State Highway Patrol, in conjunction with the Ross County Sheriff’s Office and the Chillicothe Police Department, announced today that an OVI checkpoint will be held from 7:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. friday night on South Bridge Street, in Ross County. The OVI checkpoint, funded by...
PAAC to ‘Seize the Day’ with ’24-’25 season
PORTSMOUTH- The Portsmouth Area Arts Council (PAAC), through its Portsmouth Area Children’s Theatre (PACT), is ready to open yet another season of musical productions, now with its first cast of the season announced for the musical Disney’s Descendants. Once the fall season has wrapped Disney’s Descendants, the troupe...
McKinney asks to be allowed to leave home for work
PRESTONSBURG, Ky. — One of the defendants charged in connection with the death of Amber Spradlin has asked a judge for permission to return to work. Dr. Michael McKinney, who is charged with eight counts of complicity to tamper with physical evidence, filed the motion Thursday afternoon. McKinney posted...
Backpack Bonanza to provide students with school supplies
RIPLEY — The 5th Judicial Circuit Public Defender Corporation, in partnership with Bomar Drop-In Center, will present the “Backpack Bonanza,” a community-driven event to equip local students with the essentials they need to start the school year on the right foot. The event will take place from...
Fayetteville-based Clem’s Grille makes long awaited debut at State Fair
FAIRLEA, WV (WVNS) – A Fayetteville business is making its debut at the State Fair of West Virginia this year. Clem’s Grille is serving up hot quesadillas, wraps, wings and fried ravioli bites for the first time ever at the State Fair of West Virginia. Owner Craig Clemens said they have been waiting for 18 […]
The Shepherdstown Chronicle and The Journal exceed expectations at WVPA convention
CHARLESTON — Both the Shepherdstown Chronicle and The Journal were thrilled to be recognized in multiple categories of newspaper excellence at the West Virginia Press Association’s annual convention. The event, hosted in Charleston by WVPA, brought together newspaper personnel from around the state who had submitted entries to the advertising and editorial contests held each year.
WVU Trains And Retains Highly Trained Nurses
Fifteen West Virginia University (WVU) School of Nursing graduates have earned one of the highest degrees a nurse can achieve. Among them, eight have accepted positions within West Virginia. According to the West Virginia Hospital Association’s 2023 workforce report, nursing professions have a vacancy rate of 19.3 percent and a...
More West Virginia high schools reclassified for 2024 football season
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – The West Virginia Secondary School Activities Commission is adjusting the classifications for more schools for the 2024 football season. According to the WVSSAC, the Review Board initially reversed the WVSSAC Board of Diectors’ reclassifications of 11 schools, and now 11 more have been reclassified. The initial 11 schools included Frankfort, John […]
Experience West Virginia flavors at the State Fair’s ‘West Virginia Grown Country Store’
FAIRLEA, WV (LOOTPRESS) – For those looking to savor the authentic taste of West Virginia, the “West Virginia Grown Country Store” at the State Fair of West Virginia is a must-visit. Operated by the West Virginia Department of Agriculture (WVDA), this store showcases food and drink products from vendors across the state during the Fair’s […]
Clouds increase tonight; scattered showers and storms for Friday
Tonight features increasing clouds and it’s a warmer night as a result with low temperatures in the mid 60s. Once again, it’s a great evening to enjoy outside for dinner or if you’re checking out the Bailey Zimmerman concert here at the State Fair of West Virginia! Friday brings a better chance for scattered showers […]
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