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Gov. Justice announces Workers Compensation insurance rates to drop for 20th straight year, more good news for West Virginia businesses
CHARLESTON, WV (WVDN) — Gov. Jim Justice announced that the National Council on Compensation Insurance (NCCI), West Virginia’s rating and statistical agent, has filed a proposed workers’ compensation loss cost decrease of 9.1%, effective Jan. 1, 2025. This premium reduction results in a projected $15 million in savings to West Virginia employers. Since the workers’ compensation program was […] The post Gov. Justice announces Workers Compensation insurance rates to drop for 20th straight year, more good news for West Virginia businesses appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Staying safe with flooding risks in southern WV
BEAVER, WV (WVNS) – Steady rain, which could lead to high water issues is expected in our eastern counties Thursday night into Friday morning. When confronted with high or fast moving water, some people tend to panic. Will Davis, a Public Information Officer with the Beaver Volunteer Fire Department, said staying safe is all about […]
Tornado watch in effect for portions of Virginia, Maryland, West Virginia, DC
The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch in effect 6:15 p.m. Thursday until 7 a.m. Friday for the following areas: THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA IN MARYLAND THIS WATCH INCLUDES 14 COUNTIES IN CENTRAL MARYLAND ANNE ARUNDEL HOWARD MONTGOMERY PRINCE GEORGES IN NORTH CENTRAL MARYLAND CARROLL FREDERICK WASHINGTON IN NORTHEAST MARYLAND CECIL IN NORTHERN MARYLAND BALTIMORE BALTIMORE CITY HARFORD IN SOUTHERN MARYLAND CALVERT CHARLES ST. MARYS IN VIRGINIA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 33 COUNTIES IN CENTRAL VIRGINIA...
West Virginia expands program providing housing, support for young adults aging out of foster care
West Virginia leaders are expanding their support for young adults who are aging out of foster care and in need of housing, education and employment support as they transition to independent living. The Department of Human Services has funded additional programs around the state in its Transitional Living for Vulnerable Youth program, which serves youth […]
Missing 16-year-old boy could be in Raleigh County
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — The Beckley Police Department has asked the public for help in finding a missing teenager. According to a Facebook post from the Beckley Police Department, they are searching for 16-year-old Jack Silas Platter, who was last seen in the Ona area of Cabell County on July 30, 2024. The post stated Platter could be somewhere in the Raleigh County area.
First Babies-R-Us location to open in West Virginia
CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A Babies-R-Us is coming to the Mountain State. Kohl’s has announced the arrival of Babies”R”Us at its stores, offering a curated selection of trusted baby brands online and in select locations. The rollout of these new shops has begun, with plans to open all 200 by fall. Kohl’s plans to open […]
Crews fight house fire in Kanawha County
SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - Crews are fighting a house fire Thursday night in South Charleston, Metro 911 dispatchers said. It was reported around 7:15 p.m. in the 600 block of Highland Avenue. Dispatchers say the occupants made it out to safety, which the South Charleston Fire Chief also confirmed.
Federal corrections officers say pay scale contributes to staffing shortage at FCI-Beckley
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — Union representatives of Local #404-FCI-Beckley have reported that the medium-security men’s federal prison is understaffed. Charlie Turner, president of the union, and executive vice-president Brad McDaniel both said pay for federal corrections officers has not kept pace with pay increases for local and state agencies. As a result, they said, federal […]
Beckley Presbyterian Church celebrates 100 years
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — Beckley Presbyterian Church is celebrating one hundred years in their current building! The congregation has been in the large stone church since 1924, though the official date the church was founded was back in 1872. Monte Mitchell is the current pastor for the church and said their celebration will honor their […]
Drought is affecting all of WV. Experts say we should prepare for future erratic weather events
Rain may be on the way, but for many West Virginia farmers, damage from this year’s drought has been done. West Virginia remains under a state of emergency due to dry conditions in all 55 counties, particularly in the Eastern Panhandle, which is experiencing extreme drought, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor. “The farmers, particularly […]
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