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Raleigh County Family Support Center invites you to Community Night
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) – El Mariachi in Beaver has graciously volunteered to host a community night to aid the Raleigh County Family Support Center (RCFSC). The restaurant champions community work, with 20 percent of proceeds supporting youth and family organizations. “Everybody goes out (and) they learn about RCFSC. They...
Theatre West Virginia accepting registrations for Fall Theatre camp
Beckley, WV (WOAY)- Theatre West Virginia is now accepting registrations for their fall camp. The 10-week semester begins Monday, August 19. Available classes include audition techniques, youth improv and sketch comedy, acting for the camera, and more. The semester will end with a recital on Friday, October 25, where students...
Gov. Justice announces State of Emergency for all 55 counties due to dangerous drought conditions
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — In an effort to support West Virginia’s farming community, Gov. Jim Justice has declared a State of Emergency for all 55 counties due to a prolonged shortage of rainfall that has caused dangerous drought conditions. The U.S. Drought Monitor indicates extreme, severe, and moderate drought conditions have impacted the entire state. “This drought […] The post Gov. Justice announces State of Emergency for all 55 counties due to dangerous drought conditions appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Streak of storm chances start today
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - Hopefully everyone enjoyed the ample sunshine across the Mid-Ohio Valley this weekend. Despite dealing the low 90s for both days, at least it was not humid. Now, as we start a new week, we will say goodbye to the sunshine and must bring back the muggy air. It is going to feel like a bit of a long week as we will be looking at the chance of showers and storms throughout the week. However, we do need more rain here in the Mid-Ohio Valley and throughout West Virginia as drought conditions persist.
Mountaineer Food Bank hosting food giveaways in Mercer and McDowell counties on July 30
West Virginia (WOAY)- The Mountaineer Food Bank will host two food pantries in our viewing area on Tuesday, July 30. One giveaway will be in McDowell County at a New Beginning in War. There will be another giveaway in Mercer County at the parking lot near Mitchell Stadium in Bluefield.
Bluefield’s 400 block demolition project creating space for opportunities downtown
BLUEFIELD, W.Va. — There remain several more days of debris removal but for all intents and purposes the 400 block of Federal Street in downtown Bluefield is gone following a major demolition project. The Bluefield Economic Development Authority hired a contractor that began the work of tearing down and...
West Virginia Faces Severe Storms and Heavy Rainfall Today
Charleston, WV – West Virginia residents should prepare for an unsettled day ahead with significant chances of severe weather and excessive rainfall. The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued an alert for Monday, July 29, 2024, indicating the potential for isolated severe thunderstorms capable of producing heavy downpours. These storms could lead to localized flash flooding, especially in low-lying and flood-prone areas.
Couple Check Photos From Mountain Hike, Spot Something Creepy: ‘Terrifying’
A woman was left spooked when she got her photos developed from a trip to the mountains. Duffy Springfield went hiking with her boyfriend in Panther, West Virginia, in March and they were taken aback by one small detail in one of the shots. "I like to do film photography,...
Man dead in Kanawha County crash
KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. (WSAZ) - State Route 61 is back open Monday night in the Handley area after a head-on crash earlier that claimed a man’s life and seriously injured man, Metro 911 dispatchers said. A 59-year-old man from Belle died in the crash, Kanawha County Sheriff’s deputies said....
Body cam footage released after man dies in W.Va. State Police custody along I-81
MARTINSBURG, W.Va. (WCHS) — The attorney representing the estate of a man who died in West Virginia State Police custody last February has released the body camera footage of the incident. John-Mark Atkinson, with Atkinson and Frampton, said with approval from the man's son, he wanted to release the...
Body cam footage released after man dies in W.Va. State Police custody along I-81
MARTINSBURG, W.Va. (WCHS) — The attorney representing the estate of a man who died in West Virginia State Police custody last February has released the body camera footage of the incident. John-Mark Atkinson, with Atkinson and Frampton, said with approval from the man's son, he wanted to release the...
West Virginia Resident Wins $50,000 Lottery Prize After Maryland Ticket Purchase
Annette Smith, a Maryland native now living in West Virginia, is celebrating a major win after crossing state lines to play the Lottery. Smith, who often returns to Maryland to try her luck, hit the jackpot with a $50,000 Pick 5 ticket purchased at a Wawa on Patrick Street in Frederick.
Weather Pattern Favors More Drought Improvement
WOAY-TV (Oak Hill, WV): A series of low pressures will bring sporadic rain through the end of the week. RAINFALL: A widespread 1 inch of rainfall is expected through the end of the work week thanks to a couple of low pressure areas slated to push through the region. Tuesday afternoon and Friday afternoon stand the best chance for a gusty storm or two.
WV Tax-Free day is coming up! Here’s what you should know
CHARLESTON, WV (WVNS) — As the next school year continues to draw closer, Governor Justice announced the dates for the upcoming West Virginia Sales Tax Holiday. Save money on a variety of back-to-school items from August 2 through August 5, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. Items covered within the sales tax event include clothing, notebooks, pencils, […]
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