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Community gives feedback at Capitol Connector Project meeting
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - A safety project is in the planning stages, and a public meeting held Thursday was aimed at getting feedback. The Capitol Connector Project calls for improving the commuter trails along the Kanawha Boulevard with some infrastructure upgrades including: expanding the pedestrian pathway, lighting upgrades, and enhancing crosswalks.
First Lady Justice welcomes newest Friends With Paws therapy dogs at Spencer Middle School and Point Pleasant High School
CHARLESTON, WV (WVDN) – First Lady Cathy Justice announced the newest therapy dogs through the Friends With Paws program are officially placed in two West Virginia schools. The first, Flora, a female Golden Retriever, was placed at Spencer Middle School. The second, Farley, a male Golden Retriever and brother to Flora was placed at Point Pleasant […] The post First Lady Justice welcomes newest Friends With Paws therapy dogs at Spencer Middle School and Point Pleasant High School appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Health expert reveals what school items are harboring the most germs
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – The back-to-school season is in full swing. While it can be an exciting time for both parents and students, there’s a lot to consider. From school supplies, to fashion, to vaccines and lunches, families preparing for the upcoming year, have their hands full. And...
KCHA finds rescued pig a forever home
KANAWHA COUNTY, WV (WOWK) – The Kanawha-Charleston Humane Association gets all kinds of animals from different situations, and this week, a new, unique pet came into their care! The KCHA is currently housing a rescued pig. KCHA officials say the pig, whom they’ve named Peppa the Pig, was abandoned at a home on Lens Creek […]
Gov. Justice announces Revenue Secretary and State Auditor certify 4% income tax reduction, file with state tax office
CHARLESTON, WV (WVDN) — Gov. Jim Justice announced that Revenue Secretary Larry Pack and State Auditor JB McCuskey inked a letter certifying a 4% reduction in West Virginia’s personal income tax. The certification has been filed with the State Tax Division and will take effect January 1, 2025. The Department of Revenue and State Auditor’s Office […] The post Gov. Justice announces Revenue Secretary and State Auditor certify 4% income tax reduction, file with state tax office appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
West Virginia native, entertainer, Peter Marshall dead at 98
LOS ANGELES, CA — West Virginia native Peter Marshall died Thursday. He was 98. Marshall, who had a decades-long career of singing and acting, may have been best-known as the host of the game show Hollywood Squares. He sat between the two contestants and looked at the celebrities in the squares for 16 years.
Morrisey urges college students to be aware of employment scams this school year
WEST VIRGINIA (WTRF) – Thousands of college students are getting ready to head back to class–many of them on their own and in control of their own affairs for the first time. This makes them a target to scammers advertising employment opportunities. West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is urging consumers to be cautious of […]
West Virginia attempts to spur housing construction through tax incentives
The West Virginia Department of Economic Development gave a presentation at the Morgantown Area Partnership on Wednesday concerning the Build WV Act, which is meant to provide tax incentives with the goal of encouraging companies to build middle-income residential housing.
WV’s school assessment data released for 2023-2024 academic year
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – The West Virginia Board of Education has received the annual report on the Mountain State’s assessment data for the past school year. And, while two of the three categories went up by one percentage point, the state is still showing less than 50% proficiency in mathematics, English Language Arts/reading and science. […]
Wawa makes entrance in convenience store market in West Virginia
INWOOD, W.Va. (DC News Now) — Brace yourself West Virginia for the convenience store wars to come. Long dominated by Sheetz, Royal Farms, The ROCCS chain and 7-Eleven, Pennsylvania-based Wawa markets broke ground Wednesday on its first West Virginia location. Family-owned Wawa already has more than 1,000 convenience stores in eight states and finds the […]
Crews respond to fire in Lincoln County
HAMLIN, WV (WOWK) – Crews are on the scene of a working fire in Hamlin. According to Lincoln County 911, the call came in at 4 p.m. for a fire in the 500 block of Trace Creek Road in the Hamlin area. Dispatchers say callers told them the home may be abandoned. At this time, […]
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