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The body of a man who rescued his son is found in a West Virginia lake
SUTTON, W.Va. (AP) — The body of a man has been recovered from a West Virginia lake after he rescued his son who had gone into the water, authorities said. The body of Kevaughn Jamar Montgomery, 25, of Charleston, was found in Sutton Lake on Tuesday night, the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources said […]
West Virginia Symphony announces Student Piano Concerto Competition
CHARLESTON, W.VA. (7/17/24) – The West Virginia Symphony Orchestra (WVSO) announces a 2024 Student Piano Concerto Competition for West Virginia students ages 12-22. The winner will appear as a guest soloist with the WVSO on November 18 as part of its Young People’s concert series in Charleston. The deadline to apply is Wednesday, August 28. Online applications are available at https://shorturl.at/4c0Wt. The WV Department of Arts, Culture and History serves as stage host for this prestigious competition.
Cancer survivor makes stop in Charleston on 50 state hospital tour
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — This week was an emotional moment after a breast cancer survivor from South Carolina visited CAMC Women and Children's Hospital. "Cancer is a diagnosis, not a death sentence," Agnes Judge said. Through her whole life, Agnes said she would find multiple lumps on her body, but...
Three new Charleston Police Officers sworn in
CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Charleston Police Department expanded its ranks this week as three brand new officers were sworn in during a ceremony at City Hall on Monday. City of Charleson Mayor, Amy Shuler Goodwin, along with Charleston Police of Police Scott Dempsey, were on hand for Monday’s ceremony, which will proceed officer training […]
Showers and storms expected through midweek
CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The National Weather Service (NWS) in Charleston reports that isolated showers and storms are likely this morning, primarily across the Mid-Ohio Valley. The chance for showers and storms will continue through Thursday, driven by an approaching cold front. Residents should be aware of the potential for isolated water issues due to […]
Mountaineer Food Bank announced Kanawha County Produce Market
CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Mountaineer Food Bank has announced Kanawha County Produce Market event to be held this Friday. The event, which will be exclusive to residents of Kanawha County, will take place on Friday, July 19, 2024, from 1:00pm to 6:00pm. The free event will offer a variety of fresh produce options to residents […]
Future Charleston sports complex committee coming together with city’s Green Team to discuss plans for sustainability at facility
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — With a little around four months from when construction should officially get underway on the City of Charleston’s new Capital Sports Complex, committees are currently meeting to discuss some changes regarding the future facility as well as ways to make it more environmentally-sustainable. Nancy Bruns,...
Advocates want tobacco prevention, cessation funding on the agenda for WV special session
A coalition of health care organizations is again calling on West Virginia leaders to increase state funding for tobacco prevention. In a letter Wednesday, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, along with the West Virginia Dental Association, West Virginia Hospital Association and the West Virginia State Medical Association asked Gov. Jim Justice to include […] The post Advocates want tobacco prevention, cessation funding on the agenda for WV special session appeared first on West Virginia Watch.
Patrick Morrisey talks goals for West Virginia if he becomes governor
While at the Republican National Convention, frontrunner for West Virginia governor and current Attorney General Patrick Morrisey (R) summarized some of his goals for the next four years, if he wins during the general election in November.
Mine worker seriously injured in incident at southern West Virginia site
WYOMING COUNTY, W.Va. (WCHS) — A mine worker was seriously injured in an incident at a southern West Virginia site last week. The incident was reported at the Wyco Surface Mine near the Raleigh-Wyoming county line on July 12, a state official said. The woman who was injured in...
Contractors Association of West Virginia elects new officers
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – James W. “Tripp” Dailey, III, president of W. Harley Miller Contractors, Inc., Martinsburg, has been elected president of the Contractors Association of West Virginia (CAWV). He replaces Tim Spradling, president of Benchmark Construction Company, Inc., Hurricane, who will serve on the Board of Directors as immediate past president. […] The post Contractors Association of West Virginia elects new officers appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
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