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A look at Buckhannon’s Fourth of July weekend events
BUCKHANNON, W.Va (WDTV) - The city of Buckhannon will host its Fourth of July events on Friday, and officials say the public is sure to have a blast. “Well, they want to be down in Jawbone Park at 5 PM, We are going to have our famous chicken dinners, with Create Buckhannon. A lot of vendors, a lot of food available, the snow street band is going to be performing, and then at sundown, at dark, we will have an extravaganza of fireworks,” said Randy Sanders, City Recorder & Information Coordinator.
West Virginia Wesleyan College Art Professor to Receive Outstanding Educator Award
BUCKHANNON, West Virginia –A West Virginia Wesleyan College art professor will receive the Elbert K. Fretwell Outstanding Educator Award from the Mountaineer Area Council of the Boy Scouts of America. Jon Benjamin, associate professor in the Art and Design Department, teaches graphic design, photography, film and more. He holds...
Buckhannon Fire Department talks Firework Safety Tips
BUCKHANNON, W.Va (WDTV) -The Fourth Of July is right around the corner, and authorities are reminding you to stay safe this independence day. Some studies show over 9000 Americans were involved in fireworks related injuries. Officials told WDTV those injuries can be avoided. “You want to remain a safe distance...
Mountain State Spotlight Explains: Should West Virginians care about the state’s bond rating?
Back in 2017, Gov. Jim Justice stood before state senators and delegates and told them West Virginia had “a $500 million hole in the bucket” and warned that this hole in the state budget would grow to $700 million the next year. During his first State of the State address, Justice came out from behind […] Mountain State Spotlight Explains: Should West Virginians care about the state’s bond rating? appeared first on Mountain State Spotlight, West Virginia's civic newsroom.
West Virginia Heat Advisory Issued Amid Dangerous Heat Index Values
Charleston, WV – A heat advisory is in effect starting at noon today for a large portion of the forecast area, as the region braces for potentially dangerous heat index values. The National Weather Service in Charleston has warned residents to prepare for high temperatures and to take necessary precautions to avoid heat-related illnesses.
14-year old WV cowboy wins a world championship
Des Moines, Iowa, – Koalton Heckler, 14, of Mill Creek, West Virginia won “World Reserve Champion” in chute dogging at the National Junior High Finals Rodeo in Des Moines, Iowa. Chute dogging is an event that prepares youth and junior high cowboys for steer wrestling. Competitors must...
Temperatures and humidity increase as storms arrive for July 4th
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - After a fairly chilly start to the day (Canaan Valley dropped to 32 degrees!), highs were able to climb back to the 80s in most locations, even to 90° in some. Wednesday will likely see a few more locations reaching that 90° threshold despite a few more clouds in the sky than today. A low-pressure system is approaching from the west and will help to aid in the southerly flow causing warmer temps. Unfortunately, that system will bring a rise in thunderstorm activity just in time for the 4th. Scattered rain showers will become more numerous by Thursday morning and will continue in a scattered fashion across all of NCWV for the rest of the day. Afternoon and evening storms could produce strong, damaging wind gusts in isolated cases, but not everyone will face something severe. And, if there ends up being more rain and cloud cover in the first half of the day, it could limit the severity of all storms later in the day. However, rain is expected to get very heavy at times, so much of the area should keep an eye out for localized flash flooding within longer downpours.
First at 4 Forum: Stephanie Humphrey
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - Technology expert Stephanie Humphrey stopped by the First at 4 Tuesday. She shared hot, new technology for the summer. You can watch the full interview above and watch First at 4 weekdays from 4 to 5 p.m. only on WDTV.
David Price reflects on year one as WVSSAC Executive Director
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — While there are many challenges of running an organization like the West Virginia Secondary School Activities Commision (WVSSAC), David Price embraced the challenge and has enjoyed his role as the SSAC's Executive Director. Today (July 1), marks one full year at the helm and we...
Lightsaber training class to be offered in Bridgeport
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - A lightsaber training class will be offered in Bridgeport this month!. The class is presented by Outer Rim Praxeum, a “not-for-profit” performance martial arts school based in Fairmont, and will take place on July 27th at the Benedum Civic Center. Organizers provide a foam...
When is it too late at night to let off fireworks?
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) – With fireworks legal for use in the Mountain State, it is important to know when you are allowed to let them off. Depending on where you live in West Virginia, there are certain ordinances you must follow when using fireworks. Fireworks are a part of American culture and they are not […]
How to stay safe on the Fourth of July
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — The 4th of July is this Thursday and people across the state will be celebrating in different ways. Sometimes, things can take a turn for the worse at these celebrations though. Cookouts, fireworks, local festivals… there are a ton of ways to celebrate the Fourth of July in West Virginia. Unfortunately, there are […]
Future Nurses Get Hands-On Experience at West Virginia Junior Nursing Academy
Bluefield, WV – Twenty-five eager students traded in their summer relaxation for stethoscopes and scrubs last week at the West Virginia Junior Nursing Academy, a collaborative program hosted by Bluefield State University (BSU) and WVU Medicine Princeton Community Hospital (PCH). The three-day academy, designed for students entering high school,...
Crestview Village Apartment tenants furious about road damage
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) – Tenants at Crestview Village Apartments are furious over the conditions of their road. About 4 years ago, Crestview Drive was permanently damaged due to the high volume of logging trucks doing work around the former governor’s mansion on Crestview. At the time, West Virginia Governor Jim Justice had property in the […]
West Virginia launches new portal for accessing vaccine records
CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The West Virginia Department of Health’s Bureau for Public Health has introduced a new tool for residents to access their vaccine records. Through the MyIRMobile system, patients can now view their immunization history and print their official records. Speaking about the initiative, Sec. Sherri Young emphasized the importance of immunizations in […]
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