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Duo jailed on malicious assault, other charges
Two men were jailed last week for allegedly beating a man and then robbing him, according to police. Arrested were Jason Rayburn, 46, of Williamson, and John Griffith, 24, also of Williamson. Police said another man, who has not yet been identified and arrested, was allegedly also involved in the incident.
Fayette County Health Department shines light on National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day
FAYETTEVILLE, WV (WOAY) – It has devastated families across the Mountain State. On this National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day, the Fayette County Health Department is doing all it can to change that. Just two milligrams of fentanyl can be lethal. It is the culprit in 76% of West...
Attorney General Morrisey Urges Apple to Reconsider Discriminatory Application Criteria for Entrepreneur Camps
CHARLESTON, WV (WVDN) — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is calling on Apple to revise its application criteria for a series of entrepreneur camps for application founders and developers, excluding men who do not identify as women and are also Asian, Middle Eastern, Native Hawaiian, Northern African, Pacific Islander and white. The Attorney General penned a […] The post Attorney General Morrisey Urges Apple to Reconsider Discriminatory Application Criteria for Entrepreneur Camps appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Release date announced for West Virginia-made comedy film
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — A public premiere date for a comedy film made in West Virginia will take place in September 2024. According to a press release, a premiere date towards the end of September 2024 was announced by the producers of the comedy film, “Ambrosia!,” which was made in the Mountain State, and tickets […]
With Dog Bites Rising, USPS Preps W.Va. Mail Carriers For Risks
This year, the number of dog bites on mail carriers in West Virginia and Kentucky is on the rise, according to Alan Lewis, United States Postal Service (USPS) safety manager for the two states. The states reported 113 dog bites last fiscal year, which ended in September 2023. This fiscal...
Card game created by West Virginia man available on store shelves
HURRICANE, W.Va. (WOWK) — A Putnam County man’s passion project has turned into a party game now sold on store shelves across West Virginia. “Story Wars” is a new card game released in the fall of 2023. It has already sold 300 copies across the country. It was created and published by Hurricane resident Harrison Reishman.
W.Va. American Water awards $26K in grants to area fire departments
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — A first responder support program is providing more than $26,000 to fire departments across the Mountain State. West Virginia American Water announced 29 agencies within the utility’s service area will be receiving grant money which will be used for fire protection gear, equipment and training:
More than $1.1 million in funding granted to domestic violence prevention efforts
CHARLESTON, WV — Governor Jim Justice released a statement regarding a funding award for programs that assist domestic violence survivors. STOP Violence Against Women grant funds, totaling $1,124,446, are going to 21 projects throughout the state. These funds will be used to strengthen or create groups geared towards domestic violence victim support. These include victim […]
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