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Beckley Police Department officers discuss fentanyl threat to officers
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — When Beckley Police Department Lieutenant Jason McDaniel joined the force more than two decades ago, he said on Monday, July 15, 2024, crack cocaine was the worst drug he had ever encountered. He said things have changed since then, however. “The pills came, and the pill epidemic. You know, the pill […]
Local Musician Matt Deal set to release new album on July 20
Oak Hill, WV (WOAY)-Matt Deal, a musician out of Welch, WV, is making waves in the local music scene and is set to release his new album this Saturday. Matt came by our studio and sat down with NewsWatch reporter Caleb Pearl to talk about music.
Meet us in person: Join reporters in Wheeling for a roundtable discussion about the 2024 election
Mountain State Spotlight is on a mission to reshape how the media covers elections. We believe that voters want election coverage that is less focused on press releases and polls and more on the questions that they have for candidates. Residents of West Virginia’s northern panhandle told us they want elected officials to tackle the […] Meet us in person: Join reporters in Wheeling for a roundtable discussion about the 2024 election appeared first on Mountain State Spotlight, West Virginia's civic newsroom.
Grass and field fires on the rise in Summers County
SUMMERS COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Summers County is currently experiencing a rise in grass and field fires. According to Summers County 911, the county has experienced a rise in grass and field fires due to the recent hot and dry weather. Residents are urged to refrain from outdoor burning until weather conditions improve. The county […]
Emily Calandrelli will be first West Virginia woman to travel to space
Emily Calandrelli, an engineer, will be the first woman from West Virginia to be an astronaut to travel to space. She’ll make the journey through a private flight company. The West Virginia University alumni, Emmy-nominated television host and mother announced the news on Tuesday. “I studied as an aerospace engineer for a decade, and it […] The post Emily Calandrelli will be first West Virginia woman to travel to space appeared first on West Virginia Watch.
Hot dogs recalled because of lack of inspection
CLEVELAND, Ohio – AW Farms is recalling about 6,900 pounds of hot-dog products produced without federal inspection, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service. The Argillite, Kentucky, company produced the ready-to-eat hot dogs on various dates since approximately May 30, the FSIS said.
FEMA gives WV more than $5 million in aid
Disaster Assistance from FEMA has surpassed 5 million dollars for West Virginians affected by the storms in early April. FEMA said nearly a thousand people have already been approved. They said people who own or rent in any of the 11 counties eligible and were affected by the storms from April 2-6 can apply for […]
Wendy’s Franchisee Ryan O’Malley Puts Culture on the Front Lines of Success
Ryan O’Malley’s restaurant career began in 2007 at Wendy’s of Bowling Green, where he held roles from GM to district manager to director of operations. In 2021, he made the leap to Wendy’s franchisee. Today, O’Malley and his partners operate 136 locations across five states (Indiana, Kentucky, West Virginia, Tennessee, and Alabama).
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