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Charleston gears up for annual Distance Run
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – The city is set to host the highly anticipated Charleston Distance Run, known as one of the most challenging races in the region, the event attracts runners from across the country to test their endurance on the scenic yet demanding 15-mile course. The event also features a 5K run/walk and a three-person relay, making it accessible to a wide range of athletes.
Ohio employers embrace trend of hiring formerly incarcerated individuals
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Numerous Ohio employers are embracing a trend that helps job fill positions in a shrinking workforce, by hiring formerly incarcerated individuals. Caz Walcott, director of inclusive hiring for the nonprofit Responsible Business Initiative for Justice, said there has been an increase of businesses in the U.S. expressing interest in second chance […]
Fluor-BWXT Reaches Work Safe Milestone
(Piketon) – Fluor-BWXT contractors for the Department of Energy (DOE) at the former Portsmouth Gaseous Diffusion Plant recently reached a milestone of eight million safe work hours without a recordable injury – the first time in the site’s history that this has been achieved. “I am extremely...
Electric boating manufacturer closing West Virginia facility a little over a year after opening
BEECH BOTTOM, W.Va. (WTRF) — A little more than a year after its ribbon-cutting ceremony, Pure Watercraft in Brooke County has closed its Beech Bottom Industrial Park production facility. Economic Development Secretary Mitch Carmichael confirmed with MetroNews “Talkline” on Thursday, citing falling short with its private capital investment....
State Fair of West Virginia schedule for Thursday, August 15
GENERAL INFORMATION 8 a.m. – Gates open 11 a.m. – Carnival rides ope 12 p.m. – West Virginia Lottery Opens ENTERTAINMENT 10 a.m., 1 p.m. – FirstEnergy Live Wire Demo 10:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m. – Catherine Hickland 10:30 a.m., 12 p.m., 1 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m., 6:00 p.m. – Hot Glass Academy […] The post State Fair of West Virginia schedule for Thursday, August 15 appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Eleven West Virginia inmates sentenced for smuggling drugs into prisons
CLARKSBURG, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Eleven inmates have been sentenced for smuggling drugs into West Virginia prisons. According to U.S. Attorney William Ihlenfeld, eleven inmates in the Northern District of West Virginia have been sentenced for smuggling or attempting to smuggle drugs into several federal prisons. The inmates were involved in smuggling operations at Federal Correctional […]
Gov. Justice orders flags to be flown at half-staff on Wednesday, August 14, in honor of former Delegate Ron Fragale
CHARLESTON, WV (WVDN) — Gov. Jim Justice has ordered all United States and West Virginia flags at the Capitol Complex and state-owned facilities in Harrison County to be displayed at half-staff from dawn to dusk on Wednesday, August 14, 2024, in commemoration of the distinguished life and service of former West Virginia Delegate, Ron Fragale. Ron […] The post Gov. Justice orders flags to be flown at half-staff on Wednesday, August 14, in honor of former Delegate Ron Fragale appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Fayette County Pushes Forward with Buc-ee's Project, Tax Incentives and $15M Loan Approved to Boost Memphis-Area Economy
The Fayette County Industrial Development Board has officially greenlit tax incentives for constructing a Buc-ee’s travel center. With the approval of a 20-year tax increment financing, the infrastructure costs amount to $17 million for necessary improvements like roads, water, and sewer systems. As reported by Action News 5, Fayette County Mayor Rhea Taylor confirmed the move: "The Fayette County Industrial Development Board passed a resolution to issue a note for a TIF for Buc-ee’s Family Travel Center in Gallaway at Exit 28.”
Crash reported on State Route 32 in Jackson
JACKSON — Troopers from the Jackson Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol responded to a two-vehicle injury crash that occurred around 9:12 a.m. Wednesday on State Route 32 near State Route 93 in Jackson County. Dennis Pearce, 67, of Jackson, Ohio, was operating a 2021 John Deere 6110 tractor westbound on State Route 32, navigating around a bridge pillar, while he was mowing for the Ohio Department of Transportation at the time of the crash. Robert Stewart, 83, of Hamden, was operating a 2022 Toyota Highlander westbound on State Route 32. Stewart struck the rear of Pearce’s bush hog and overturned. Stewart traveled off the left side of the road, struck a guardrail, and came to rest. Stewart was transported to Holzer Medical Center with minor injuries while Mr. Pearce was not injured. Jackson County EMS, Jackson County Sherriff’s Office, Ohio Department of Transportation, and the Jackson Fire Department assisted at the scene.
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