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Andy Beshear responds to VP speculation, slams JD Vance's Appalachian controversy
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear is open to joining Vice President Kamala Harris' ticket. One day after President Joe Biden announced he is stepping down from the 2024 presidential race, and proceeded to endorse Harris as the Democratic Party's new nominee, Beshear appeared on MSNBC's "Morning Joe" to discuss the path forward for him...
Yeager Airport hosts media day to lay out plans for construction of new terminal building, other improvements
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Passengers at West Virginia International Yeager Airport in Charleston will soon start to see construction come underway for a complete airport terminal building renovation and enhancement project. CRW staff held a media day Monday where they gave members of the media a first-hand look at the...
KSP seeks to regain crown with public’s help
The Kentucky State Police (KSP) is asking for the public’s help, not to track down a suspected criminal, but to secure votes for its 2024 Ford Mustang GT as the “Best-Looking Cruiser” in a nationwide contest, as a thank you to the agency. The KSP has entered the American Association of State Troopers (AAST) “2024 […] The post KSP seeks to regain crown with public’s help appeared first on Harlan Enterprise.
Surface coal mining worsened deadly Eastern Kentucky floods in July 2022, study shows
Over a week in July 2022, more than a foot of rainfall came down on Eastern Kentucky bringing a deluge of flood waters that displaced thousands of people and killed more than 40. A recent study published by Kentucky’s former top geologist suggests environmental damage from surface coal mining worsened the deadly disaster, perhaps significantly. […] The post Surface coal mining worsened deadly Eastern Kentucky floods in July 2022, study shows appeared first on Kentucky Lantern.
Expunge the overreaction: Concern about Kentucky’s process for purging voters is reasonable.
Kentuckians should be proud that Secretary of State Michael Adam received a Profile in Courage Award from the John F. Kennedy Foundation for “protecting access to the ballot and ensuring that our nation remains a beacon of democracy.” In a time of rampant election denialism and threats against election workers, this state in 2021 expanded […] The post Expunge the overreaction: Concern about Kentucky’s process for purging voters is reasonable. appeared first on Kentucky Lantern.
‘City Center Live’ brings local songwriters to downtown Charleaston
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – City Center Live, downtown Charleston’s preeminent free outdoor summer arts series, presented its first ever ‘Songwriter Showcase” at Slack Plaza Sunday. The evening featured performances from West Virginia-based musicians Makenna Hope, Sarah Rudy, and Dalchord. For the full City Center Live summer schedule,...
Kirk family purchases Mingo County drag strip
LENORE, W.Va. — The transfer of the ownership of the Twin Branch Drag Strip property from the Mingo County Redevelopment Authority (MCRA) to a longtime drag racer and businessman Doug Kirk and a couple of close family members is now complete. Kirk’s son Justin Kirk and Justin’s uncle Ronnie...
WVU Football Shows Interest in 2025 In-State Prospect
Even though most of the work for their 2025 class is already done, the WVU football staff contacted a top in-state prospect. George Washington High School product Hunter Giacomo announced an offer from the Mountaineers on Monday afternoon. Listed at 6-foot, 190 pounds, the Charleston, W.Va. native is listed as...
Lexington man reflects on attending college with Kamala Harris
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - A Lexington man who was once classmates with Vice President Kamala Harris at Howard University in the early 1980s is looking back. On June 2, 1984, Jim and Cathy Coleman were married. The reception held on Howard University’s campus in Washington, D.C., had an unexpected guest: a young, twenty-something Kamala Harris showed up to support the newlyweds.
Kentucky's largest Sunflower Maze at Ruby Branch Farms opens this week
FRANKLIN, Ky. (WBKO) - Ruby Branch Farms in Simpson County will be opening their sunflower maze for a new season this Wednesday. However, this is no ordinary sunflower maze, it is the largest sunflower maze in Kentucky. “My husband Drew and I started growing sunflowers to add to our fall...
Roane General Hospital pledges to remain independent, plans $5.4M in renovations
SPENCER, W.Va. (WCHS) — A small community hospital is planning millions of dollars in improvements while vowing to remain an independent facility, bucking the trend of health network consolidations. Roane General Hospital announced a major $5.4 million renovation Monday. Federal dollars will provide a $3 million dollar loan and...
Athens City School District is adding solar panels to cut down on electricity spending
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens City School District’s elementary schools and district office are getting upgrades to their roofs with new solar panels to help cut down their spending on electricity. The project has been in the works for a long time, according to Superintendent Thomas Gibbs. “This...
WATCH: Late Kick puts Penn State on upset alert for Week 1 trip to WVU
The schedule for the opening weekend of the college football season features nine games between Power 4 teams. You can relax: the Penn State West Virginia point spread is not the highest in the group. Would you believe the honor goes to the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game between Clemson and Georgia. The Bulldogs are 13.5-point favorites over the Tigers. Virginia Tech is a 13-point favorite for its road game against Vanderbilt. The Mountaineers are 10.5-poit underdogs for the rare home game against Penn State.
Pike and Johnson County men arrested in Floyd drug case
Floyd County Sheriff’s deputies and officers with the Martin Police Department arrested a Pike County and a Johnson County man on Thursday, July 11, following tips they received about drug trafficking in the Allen and Middle Creek communities. According the Floyd County Sheriff’s Department, Michael Ousely, 41, of Pikeville,...
Second card skimmer found in Chillicothe grocery store
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio – A second card skimmer has been discovered in Chillicothe, Ohio, raising concerns about a potential rise in credit card fraud in the area. The Ross County Sheriff’s Office reported that employees at the Corner Market on Charleston Pike found the skimmer attached to one of their credit card readers on Sunday.
Celebrating the Norman Jordan African American Arts and Heritage Academy: A Legacy of Arts and Culture
The Norman Jordan African American Arts and Heritage Academy has a rich history rooted in the vision of Norman Jordan, a poet and playwright from the Black Arts Movement in Cleveland, Ohio. Born and partially raised in Ansted, West Virginia, Jordan is the most published African American author in the state’s history. He founded the academy with the mission of developing and assisting youth with interests in the arts. Over the years, the academy has grown into a celebrated program, known for its dedication to African American arts and heritage. Norman’s legacy lives on through the academy, which has been a cornerstone of the community for decades, inspiring and nurturing young talent.
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