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Health Department Reports Fifth Case of Lab-Confirmed Rabies for 2024
Environmental Health Services of the Garrett County Health Department reports the county’s fifth case of laboratory-confirmed rabies for 2024. On August 19, 2024, an altercation involving a raccoon and a vaccinated dog occurred in the Oakland area. While walking the family dog, the dog broke loose and chased after...
PSC Chairman Lane’s Column: Meet the Judges
The Public Service Commission includes more than me and my fellow Commissioners. In addition to the three of us, the agency has a number of divisions to carry out all the things that allow us to supervise public utilities. We have lawyers, accountants, and engineers who each contribute specialized skills to the overall effort. There […] The post PSC Chairman Lane’s Column: Meet the Judges appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Local Harrisonburg company recognized for its sustainability practices
HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV)—Riner Rentals received a national workplace electric vehicle (EV) charging award. The award recognizes the company’s commitment to sustainability in the community and workplace charging at its office.
Staunton City Schools host back-to-school book fair and event in Downtown Staunton
STAUNTON, VA. (WHSV)—Staunton City Schools (SCS) hosted Staunton Reads, a back-to-school book fair and event in Downtown Staunton on Friday evening. The event celebrated books kids and the community.
Mother says daughter “snatched me by the hair, pulled me plum to the floor”
MERCER COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A daughter is arrested after she physically assaulted her mom, snatching her hair, pulling her to the ground, and breaking her glasses. On August 20th, 2024, at around 8:46 AM, Corporal L.L. Addair and another officer responded to Princeton Village in Mercer County, West Virginia, regarding an open line call. […]
Kirk Cameron and Brave Books head to DC area for library story hour event
Kirk Cameron and Brave Books are heading back to the library this Saturday for its national “See You At The Library Day,” with Cameron himself visiting a trio of libraries in Virginia. The collaboration with Cameron and Brave Books comes about a year after the two worked on a similar event, which saw thousands of […]
‘He should’ve been a Division I kid all along’: Taylor adds depth, speed to JMU secondary
HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - Jordan Taylor has a gift, and it’s one you can’t teach. James Madison University’s newest defensive back can flat-out fly. When he was at Tusculum University, a Division II school in Northeast Tennessee, Taylor competed on the track team and ran a 10.3 in the 100-yard dash at the Catamount Classic, qualifying for the NCAA Division II Championship. To put that in perspective, Olympic runners were clocking times between 9.8 and 9.9 seconds at the London Games.
Drought State of Emergency extended for West Virginia
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – The State of Emergency for the ongoing drought has been extended, according to West Virginia Governor Jim Justice. The governor’s office says the extension impacts all 55 counties and will go on for another 30 days. Officials with Justice’s office say the U.S. Drought Monitor indicates “extreme, severe and moderate” drought […]
How West Virginia’s drought could affect Friday Night Lights
North central West Virginia may have had cooler temperatures and some rain in the recent days, but the long-term effects of the summer drought are still causing issues in the area, including at grass football fields like South Harrison's Gary Barnette field.
West Virginia American Water Awards Grants for Fire Protection
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WVDN) — West Virginia American Water recently announced that 29 agencies within its service areas will receive grant money for fire protection gear, equipment, and training. Among the recipients are two departments in Summers County: the Summers County Volunteer Fire Department and the Jumping Branch-Nimitz Volunteer Fire Department. The Jumping Branch-Nimitz department will use its grant to purchase two ratcheting fire hydrant wrenches, totaling $740.40. The Summers County Volunteer Fire Department will allocate its $842.70 grant towards acquiring AED (automated external defibrillator) equipment. The Summers County Volunteer Fire Department expressed their gratitude on Facebook, thanking American Water Company for the support. They also indicated that they will provide updates on how the grant funds are utilized in the future. The grants are part of West Virginia American Water’s ongoing efforts to support local fire departments and enhance emergency response capabilities across its service areas. The post West Virginia American Water Awards Grants for Fire Protection appeared first on The Hinton News.
City Pulmonologist Salam Rajjoub Honored for Work with WVSOM Students; BHS Grad Presents Award
An area physician received recognition for his work with West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine (WVSOM) students. Salam Rajjoub, M.D., received the 2024 Outstanding Specialty Preceptor Award for the Central East Region of WVSOM’s Statewide. Campus. Rajjoub is a pulmonologist at American Lung Care in Bridgeport. He was presented...
Christmas at Cass train rides to return for 2024
CASS, WV (LOOTPRESS) – This holiday season, take a journey on the Cass Scenic Railroad and experience the magic of Christmas at Cass. The steam-powered train will depart from the Cass depot and follow the scenic Greenbrier River on a festive 1.5-hour ride. Passengers of all ages will enjoy the beautifully decorated and heated coaches. […]
Study: Virginia tops charts with 'sanctuary' cities, counties
(The Center Square) — Immigration policy think tank the Center for Immigration Studies released its updated map of American sanctuary locations on Thursday, revealing a surge in Virginia localities adopting sanctuary status. The center added 36 Virginia localities to its map for a total of 84. Besides sanctuary states, the commonwealth now tops the charts of states with the most sanctuary jurisdictions, according to the center’s map based on Immigration...
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