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Paden City High School to remain open, per appeals court
PADEN CITY, W.Va. (WTAP) - The most recent effort to close Paden City High School has been rejected, this time by the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals. The court issued an order denying Wetzel County Superintendent’s motion to stay a previous decision by a Wetzel County judge that required Paden City High School to reopen.
West Virginia 2025 Wildlife Calendar now available to purchase
CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) has announced that the 2025 West Virginia Wildlife Calendar is now available for purchase both online and in stores throughout the state. This year marks the 40th anniversary of the WVDNR’s publication of this widely appreciated calendar, which supports vital programs in the […]
West Virginia invites public input on Home Energy Rebate Programs
CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The West Virginia Office of Energy (WVOE) announced it will host a virtual public input session on August 26, 2024, at 10:00 A.M., to solicit community feedback on the state’s Home Energy Rebate Programs, which are funded by the U.S. Department of Energy under the Inflation Reduction Act. The Home Energy […]
Gov. Justice announces Revenue Secretary and State Auditor certify 4% income tax reduction
CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – 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 on January 1, 2025. The Department of Revenue and State […]
WV green lights solar plant construction, advocates rally against rising utility bills
Residents in Nicholas and Clay counties could soon receive their electricity from a local solar plant, estimated to power around 90,000 homes in the region. The Public Service Commission of West Virginia recently approved construction of the plant. According to a June 2024 survey from the Pew Research Center, one-third of respondents said a nearby solar development would help their local economy.
West Virginia power rate hike suspended pending investigation
Charleston, W.Va. — The West Virginia Public Service Commission filed an order on Thursday for Appalachian Power and Wheeling Power Companies to provide more information related to a rate increase request. The PSC said it was suspending the rate increase until the commission finishes its investigation of the utilities'...
WV Governor Jim Justice and other amateurs enjoy Pro-Am Day at the LIV Golf Tournament
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, WV (WVNS) – As LIV golfers prepare for competition over the weekend, the LIV Golf Tournament hosted its own Pro-Am at the Greenbrier. A Pro-Am is where amateur golfers get to play a round of golf with professionals. One of the amateur golfers at this Pro-Am was none other than West Virginia […]
Rock Branch music teacher nominated for West Virginia Teacher of the Year
POCA, WV (WOWK) – Rock Branch Elementary Music Teacher Seth Skiles is one of five teachers in the Mountain State to be nominated for the West Virginia Teacher of the Year award. Skiles has been teaching at Rock Branch Elementary in Poca for the past five years. He also founded and leads their choir program. […]
Clouds increase tonight; scattered showers and storms for Friday
Tonight features increasing clouds and it’s a warmer night as a result with low temperatures in the mid 60s. Once again, it’s a great evening to enjoy outside for dinner or if you’re checking out the Bailey Zimmerman concert here at the State Fair of West Virginia! Friday brings a better chance for scattered showers […]
Singer-songwriter Zoe Jean Fowler returns to West Virginia roots: performing at state fair
LEWISBURG, WV (WOAY) – Zoe Jean Fowler has fond memories of growing up at the West Virginia State Fair. The Nashville singer-songwriter says it means so much to continue her family’s 40-year legacy in a place they all love. “Grandma and my aunt ran a fair stand called...
Electric boating manufacturer closing West Virginia facility a little over a year after opening
BEECH BOTTOM, W.Va. (WTRF) — A little more than a year after its ribbon-cutting ceremony, Pure Watercraft in Brooke County has closed its Beech Bottom Industrial Park production facility. Economic Development Secretary Mitch Carmichael confirmed with MetroNews “Talkline” on Thursday, citing falling short with its private capital investment....
Thousands of WV kids could lose child care. State mum on plans to fix it.
Child care in West Virginia is facing a funding cliff, according to lawmakers and advocates, that could push thousands of kids from child care assistance by next month. As the crisis looms, the governor and state Department of Human Services haven’t offered concrete information about how they’ll fix the problem. State lawmakers are doubtful about […]
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