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Tornado confirmed to have touched down in West Virginia
HEDGESVILLE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The National Weather Service has confirmed that a tornado touched down in West Virginia late Thursday night. An EF-0 tornado touched down briefly in Hedgesville late on Thursday, August 8, 2024, the National Weather Service (NWS) in Sterling, Virginia, has confirmed. The tornado, with estimated peak winds of 80 mph, carved […]
Justice doubles down on excuses as family business challenges persist
In his first time publicly addressing the multiple issues raised against his family’s businesses in the last week, Gov. Jim Justice on Friday distanced himself from the family business empire and doubled down on claims that the challenges are the result of political attacks against him instead of real consequences for years of unpaid bills […]
West Virginia Department of Education celebrates “Dolly Day” promoting literacy in young children
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Dolly Parton’s initiative to enhance literacy and generate a love of reading in young children is making an impact here in the Mountain State. The West Virginia Department of Education was host to Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, also known as “Dolly Day” at the Kanawha County Public Library in Charleston Friday.
Treasurer Moore Announces $3.1 Million of Unclaimed Property Returned During July
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WVDN) – State Treasurer Riley Moore announced his Office’s Unclaimed Property Division returned more than $3.1 million worth of funds to individuals, businesses and other organizations during the month of July. “July was the tenth-highest month for returns in our program’s history,” Treasurer Moore said. “Typically July is one of our lighter months […] The post Treasurer Moore Announces $3.1 Million of Unclaimed Property Returned During July appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Tractor trailer rolls over on I-77 entrance ramp near MacArthur
MACARTHUR, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A tractor-trailer has rolled over on the I-77 entrance ramp near MacArthur. According to witnesses on the scene, a tractor-trailer hauling rolls of paper was taking the entrance ramp to I-77 North and took a curve too fast and rolled over. The rollover occurred at Exit 44. The driver is fine […]
Brandon’s Movie Review: Twisters
LEWISBURG- On a slow Friday afternoon, I finally made it to Lewisburg Cinema 8 to see the film I had heard and read nothing but good things about. Twisters. First, before diving into the movie itself, it is rather surprising, but also extremely awesome that our theatre is busy on a Friday afternoon. There were […] The post Brandon’s Movie Review: Twisters appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
‘He’s ready:’ WVU football linebacker Josiah Trotter primed for comeback following redshirt season
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Josiah Trotter had seen enough of the fanfare. Hanging around NFL locker rooms as a child and seeing the recruiting cycle up close with his older brother numbed him to the pageantry of major college football and the recruiting cycle. Photo shoots, facility tours and the rest of the glitz and glamor did not appeal to him like they would to the typical prospect.
West Virginia Emergency Drought Relief Reimbursement Grant Program launches
CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Gov. Jim Justice announced the Emergency Drought Relief Reimbursement Grant Program, providing financial assistance to agencies helping secure and distribute irrigation and livestock water supplies in counties experiencing severe or extreme drought conditions in accordance with the U.S. Drought Monitor. The program reimburses eligible expenses incurred by local public agencies, fire departments, […]
Manchin, Capito Announce Over $100 Million to Develop Energy Storage Facility Using West Virginia-Made Batteries
Charleston, WV (WVDN) – Senators Joe Manchin III (I-WV), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works, announced over $100 million in federal funds from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to develop a state-of-the-art multi-day energy storage project in […] The post Manchin, Capito Announce Over $100 Million to Develop Energy Storage Facility Using West Virginia-Made Batteries appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Fayette County man arrested after slapping sister, throwing chair at her
GLEN JEAN, WV (LOOTPRESS) – One Fayette County man has been arrested after slapping his sister and throwing a chair at her. According to a criminal complaint, on Wednesday, August 7, 2024, police responded to a residence on Legends Highway in Glen Jean in reference to a domestic disturbance. Upon arrival, the victim told police […]
BREAKING: Covington Honda Nissan acquired by Greenbrier Automotive Group
COVINGTON Va. (WVDN) – Covington Honda Nissan, A local dealership that’s been serving the Alleghany Highlands since the mid-1980s has recently been acquired by the Greenbrier Automotive Group based in Lewisburg, West Virginia. The dealership will become the latest addition to the esteemed company owned by the Talbott family, which serves the Greenbrier Valley. The post BREAKING: Covington Honda Nissan acquired by Greenbrier Automotive Group appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Just for Kids to host 13th Annual Charity Golf Classic Fundraiser
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Just for Kids, Inc. has announced details regarding its upcoming 13th Annual Charity Golf Classic Fundraiser event. The yearly event will make its return this month on Friday, August 23, 2024, at the Woodhaven Course at Glade Springs. Lunch will begin at 12:00pm the day of the event, at which time […]
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