Raleigh
LATEST NEWS
Nearly 500,000 Virginians in Medicaid have been disenrolled
Of the roughly 2 million Virginians who’d been enrolled in Medicaid before the COVID-19 pandemic, over 480,000 of them have been disenrolled as of this August. Typically eligibility determinations are made annually, but they’d been on pause nationwide amid the pandemic due to federal policy. That’s changed over the past year in what’s colloquially referred […]
Oak Hill’s Betty Burgess turns 100 – Happy Birthday Betty!
OAK HILL, WV (WOAY) – Not every day does one come across someone celebrating their 100th birthday. What’s the key to longevity? For Betty Stinnett Burgess, this milestone is about a life well lived and surrounded by love. “When I say I’m celebrating 100 years, I think in...
Rosemeyer prepares her goat for the State Fair show
FAIRLEA, WV (WVNS)- Farm handlers take great pride in their show animals. The state fair breeding goat show is part of that showcase. There aren’t just locals showcasing their animals. Olivia Rosemeyer from Indiana brought in her goat “Amanda” to show today for fairgoers. Before being in the show, there’s preparation that goes into getting […]
Fayetteville-based Clem’s Grille makes long awaited debut at State Fair
FAIRLEA, WV (WVNS) – A Fayetteville business is making its debut at the State Fair of West Virginia this year. Clem’s Grille is serving up hot quesadillas, wraps, wings and fried ravioli bites for the first time ever at the State Fair of West Virginia. Owner Craig Clemens said they have been waiting for 18 […]
WVSOM Board of Governors meeting scheduled for Aug. 23
LEWISBURG, W.Va. (WVDN) – The West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine (WVSOM) Board of Governors will meet Aug. 23, 2024, in the John Manchin II, D.O., Conference Center in the Clinical Evaluation Center on WVSOM’s campus and via teleconference. The Academic Committee will meet at 9 a.m. in Room 2. The Finance and Audit Committee […] The post WVSOM Board of Governors meeting scheduled for Aug. 23 appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Former Montgomery Preparatory Academy renamed Archie Talley Middle & High School in honor of WV legend
MONTGOMERY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Upper Kanawha Valley will recognize Mountain State sports legend, Archie Talley Jr. with an educational institution to be named in his honor. The former Montgomery Preparatory Academy has been newly dedicated to usher in what is being called a new era of education in the area. This will feature a […]
Comedy Night at The Ritz Theatre
HINTON W.Va. (Hinton News) – A night of laughter is coming to Hinton as the Ritz Theatre hosts a comedy show on August 22. Doors open at 7 p.m. with the show starting at 8 p.m. Headlining the event is Seattle-based comedian Andrew Rivers, who has opened for Christopher Titus and is currently on tour with Steve Hofstetter. Rivers has also released several comedy specials, including one on Dry Bar Comedy. Opening for Rivers is Luke Severeid, a Pittsburgh comedian who recently reached the semifinals of the San Francisco & Seattle Comedy International Comedy Competition. Local comedian Chase Jobe will host the evening. Jobe, a Hinton native, has been making a name for himself on the comedy circuit and was a finalist in the Caravan Comedy Contest in Louisville, Kentucky, earlier this year. Tickets are available at ritzwv.com. The post Comedy Night at The Ritz Theatre appeared first on The Hinton News.
Monroe County Courthouse News 8-15-24
Marriages Nicholas Blaine Haynes to Katrinia Lynn Welch; Brayden Reo Pence to Kauany Gabriely Mittelstadt. Fiduciaries James K. Miller, Executor of the Lacy Alene Miller estate. Land Transfers Donald L. Dawson and Brenda S. Dawson to Stuart Johnston and Jamie Johnston, 9.047 acres, Red Sulphur District; Alderson Presbyterian Church by the Designee and Fred M. […] The post Monroe County Courthouse News 8-15-24 appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
49th House district candidate Q&A: Stanley Adkins and Jean Nutter respond to Nicholas County resident’s questions
County voters said they want to see more development of important services. We asked the candidates for this district seat what they would do to support their part of West Virginia. 49th House district candidate Q&A: Stanley Adkins and Jean Nutter respond to Nicholas County resident’s questions appeared first on Mountain State Spotlight, West Virginia's civic newsroom.
Eight years after historic floods, Nicholas County is still rebuilding. Voters there want politicians to push for more development
People from Summersville to Richwood said they would like to see political candidates support the development of schools, housing and activity centers in their county. Eight years after historic floods, Nicholas County is still rebuilding. Voters there want politicians to push for more development appeared first on Mountain State Spotlight, West Virginia's civic newsroom.
Logan County first responders leap into action, reuniting escaped kangaroo with its owner
VERDUNVILLE, W.Va. (WCHS) — First responders hopped into action Friday after a kangaroo delayed morning commuters in Logan County. Dispatchers received multiple calls after the critter escaped its enclosure and was spotted along Mud Fork Road in Verdunville. Deputies responded to the area and learned the owners adopted the...
A Virginia middle school receives threatening phone call; police intervene
BLUEFIELD, VA (WVNS)– It’s only the second day of school for Tazewell County in Virginia, but already a threat was made- causing police to intervene. Early Friday morning on August 16, 2024, Graham Middle School received a dangerous threat by phone, according to the Bluefield Virginia Police Department. Officers immediately responded to the threat and […]
Men’s Basketball Announces 2024-25 Schedule
WEST LIBERTY, W.Va. – The West Liberty University men’s basketball team has unveiled its 2024-25 season schedule. WLU will play a 28-game slate featuring a home and away game against each conference opponent along with six non-conference matchups.Coach Ben Howlett’s squad will tip the season off with two games in the Atlantic Region Crossover, which is hosted by West Liberty, on November 8 and 9. WLU will take on West Chester in the event’s opening game on Friday and then Bluefield State. in the nightcap Saturday. Shepherd comes to town the following week for a Saturday afternoon contest to finish…
The Shepherdstown Chronicle and The Journal exceed expectations at WVPA convention
CHARLESTON — Both the Shepherdstown Chronicle and The Journal were thrilled to be recognized in multiple categories of newspaper excellence at the West Virginia Press Association’s annual convention. The event, hosted in Charleston by WVPA, brought together newspaper personnel from around the state who had submitted entries to the advertising and editorial contests held each year.
Road closure to partially reopen in part of Raleigh County
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — A a storm sewer replacement in the Beckley area of Raleigh County will partially change a road closure schedule. According to a press release from the Beckley Sanitary Board, Pinewood Dr in the Maxwell Hill neighborhood will be reopened on weekday evenings and weekends starting on Friday, August 16, 2024. Although […]
It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency:
Our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. As a platform hosting over 100,000 pieces of content published daily, we cannot pre-vet content, but we strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation.