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Kentucky among states that ignored uncommitted delegates in DNC roll call vote
At a ceremonial roll call vote at the Democratic National Convention, Kentucky Democrats failed to acknowledge all of the votes cast by delegates — leaving out the three who lodged a protest vote against Vice President Kamala Harris.
Large-Scale Drug Network Spanning from California to Kentucky Busted by Authorities; Dozens Facing Slew of Charges
Dozens of individuals, primarily from Kentucky, are now facing a multitude of charges related to a significant drug operation. Federal officials have recently revealed that a federal grand jury in Louisville has issued five indictments in relation to a comprehensive investigation into organized crime and drug offenses. Various illegal substances...
Pike man arrested on drug trafficking, child endangerment charges
PIKEVILLE, Ky. — A drug investigation resulted in a Pikeville man being arrested not only for trafficking, but also for endangering children, after police saw the condition of his home. Pikeville Police raided the Island Creek home of Timothy Beavers, 41, resulting in the seizure of what was described...
Former ‘Jackass’ star seen skateboarding at Charleston skate park
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WOWK) — Bam Margera, known for his work alongside Johnny Knoxville, Steve-O and others on MTV’s “Jackass,” posted photos to social media of him skateboarding at a Charleston skate park. The Instagram post said he was in Charleston, West Virginia, on his way to...
Woman celebrating 105th birthday still has a sharp mind, daughter says
NITRO, W.Va. (WSAZ/Gray News) - A woman recently celebrated her 105th birthday and her daughter said she still has a sharp mind. Friends and family got together to celebrate Virginia Elva Cadd, who was born August 13, 1919, in Nitro, West Virginia. She is the youngest of seven siblings. Cadd...
Gov. Justice announces two anglers catch record black crappies on same day at Woodrum Lake
SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WVDN) — Gov. Jim Justice announced that the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) has reported that two anglers fishing together on Aug. 8 caught state-record black crappie, setting records for both length and weight. “I’m thrilled to celebrate this unprecedented fishing achievement and hope these new benchmarks inspire anglers from all […] The post Gov. Justice announces two anglers catch record black crappies on same day at Woodrum Lake appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
ACLU launches tool for West Virginia parents, students to submit classroom religion complaints
Parents and students of West Virginia schools can file complaints about teacher attempts to push religion in science classes with an online tool the American Civil Liberties Union of West Virginia launched Friday. Earlier this year, the state Legislature passed Senate Bill 280, which allows school teachers to answer student questions on scientific theories about […]
AASHTO awards recognizes 10 projects from Southeastern region
The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) recently recognized 10 projects from the Southeastern region at the regional 2024 America’s Transportation Awards competition. The honored projects are located in Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, Tennessee, and West Virginia. “The America’s Transportation Awards competition highlights the critical role state DOTs (departments of transportation) […] The post AASHTO awards recognizes 10 projects from Southeastern region appeared first on Transportation Today.
Mining companies owned by Justice family cite “financial struggles” as U.S. Government files for contempt
GHENT, WV (WVNS) — A handful of coal companies owned by the family of West Virginia Governor Jim Justice’s family are fighting a Motion for Civil Contempt filed in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Virginia on August 6, 2024. The companies owned by the family of Jim Justice reportedly owed $5,130,125.47 […]
‘All is good in the neighborhood’ — Justice short on details over averted Greenbrier auction
With the auction of The Greenbrier Hotel averted, Gov. Jim Justice said Thursday that “all is good in the neighborhood” regarding the historic landmark despite numerous other issues seemingly still unresolved and other debts remaining unpaid. The public auction was scheduled to happen Tuesday due to The Greenbrier Hotel Corporation, which is owned by the […]
West Virginia State Students Play Key Role in U.S. Department of Energy Pilot Project
INSTITUTE, W.Va. — Five West Virginia State University (WVSU) students spent their summer as part of an innovative new pilot program designed by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to connect top students from minority serving institutions (MSI) with opportunities to commercialize DOE technologies. Called MSI Connect, the program...
West Virginia State Police to conduct sobriety checkpoint in Fayette County on September 6
Oak Hill, WV (WOAY)- The West Virginia State Police will conduct a sobriety checkpoint in Fayette County on Friday, September 6. The checkpoint will be in Oak Hill, at WV 16, between State Street and Ridgewood Avenue, from 6:00 p.m. to midnight. The purpose of the checkpoint is to deter...
Detectives search for people of interest in Huntington Waffle House shooting investigation
CABELL COUNTY, W.Va. (WCHS) — Investigators have provided an update on a shooting that injured two people earlier this month at a Waffle House in Huntington. Detectives have asked for public assistance to identify five people of interest. Photographs of those people, along with a vehicle observed leaving the parking lot, have been released in hopes of furthering the investigation.
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