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Rafting industry facing unique challenges in drought conditions
FAYETTE COUNTY, W.Va. (WCHS) — Whitewater rafting, kayaking and paddleboarding are a big part of what drives tourists to Fayetteville, and while the New River can still be enjoyed during the drought, the adventures may look a little different. Skip Heater, who owns a rafting company in Fayetteville, said...
‘We are at a breaking point:’ Child care providers, families rally at Capitol amid funding debacle
Laura Shimenga is a mother of three boys and public school teacher in Southern West Virginia. With no family nearby, she relies on child care for her sons while she teaches. This year, she learned that the state could unenroll 2,000 families from its child care assistance program due to a more than $34 million […]
Massive Heat Wave in West Virginia, Ohio and Kentucky
(WOWK) – West Virginia is the most drought stricken state in the nation, and StormTracker 13 Meteorologists predict that it will get worse. A powerful heatwave will settle in Appalachia for the work week causing high temperatures to soar to 10 – 15 degrees above normal. If Wednesday’s rain chances break down some backyard thermometers […]
VIDEO: Lootpress Hot Summer Giveaway winners announced
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Lootpress Hot Summer Giveaway raffle winners have officially been drawn. This raffle featured a PlayStation 5, Meta Quest 3, signed and an authenticated Connor MacGregor Signed UFC Glove. The winners are as follows: Playstation 5: Chris Miller Meta Quest 3: Ryan Tussey Connor MacGregor Signed UFC Glove: Chris Saunders Individuals […]
Local church serves up a free back-to-school cookout for their community
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) – The Glen White Church of God held their annual back-to-school cookout for the local community. Members of the church were serving free hamburgers and hot dogs for the community, along with other treats. They were also handing out backpacks full of school supplies that kids might need as they return to […]
Locals learn how they can preserve history
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) – Locals in Beckley gathered to learn about how they can help preserve history. Beckley was the stop on Saturday, August 24, as part of the West Virginia Cemetery Documentation and Preservation Workshop Series. Participants were taught everything from digital documentation to cleaning gravestones, all free of charge. After they went through […]
Just For Kids Child Advocacy continues busy weekend of serving the community with a family fun day
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) – It was a beautiful day for some family fun at the New River Park in Beckley, on August 224th, 2024. As many students say farewell to summer and hello to the new school year, Just For Kids Child Advocacy Center teamed up with many community partners to put on a Family […]
Lawmakers begin interim committee meetings Sunday, no special session scheduled
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — State lawmakers return to Charleston Sunday to begin three days of interim committee meetings at the state capitol. There are just more than two dozen meetings scheduled through Tuesday. There is no special session scheduled in connection with meetings. Gov. Jim Justice has said a number...
UPDATE: Two dead after apparent murder-suicide in Bluefield area of Mercer County
UPDATE: Monday, August 26, 2024 @ 11:41 AM | BRUSHFORK, WV (WVNS) — Two people are dead from what law enforcement said was an apparent murder-suicide. According to a press release from the Mercer County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to a home on Brushfork Road for a report of an unwanted guest. According to the […]
British car maker to establish $8M facility in Virginia
PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY, Va. (WAVY) — A British car manufacturer has rolled out plans to establish a new facility in Virginia. Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced Thursday that RBW Sports & Classics is gearing up to build an $8 million facility at Cane Creek Centre, an industrial park jointly owned by the City of Danville and Pittsylvania County.
Greenbrier Humane Society Faces Critical Capacity Challenge, Urges Community Support
LEWISBURG W.Va. (WVDN) — The Greenbrier Humane Society is facing an unprecedented challenge as they have officially reached full capacity in their kennel facilities. Despite their best efforts to manage the high volume of animals in their care, they have been forced to pause intakes once again to ensure the well-being of the animals already […] The post Greenbrier Humane Society Faces Critical Capacity Challenge, Urges Community Support appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Employees at The Greenbrier to keep health insurance a little longer
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS W.Va. (WVDN) – According to a press release, employees at The Greenbrier will maintain their health insurance coverage for the time being. The update, from representatives of the Greenbrier Council of Labor Unions, states that employees represented by GCLU will continue receiving benefits. At this time, benefits are scheduled to continue through […] The post Employees at The Greenbrier to keep health insurance a little longer appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Former executive of Virginia benefit program charged with stealing $4.8 million
A Virginia man was arrested this week and charged with embezzling more than $4.8 million from a Virginia-based birth-injury program. John Hunter Raines, 38, of Providence Forge, was the chief financial officer and deputy director of the Richmond-based Virginia Birth-Related Neurological Injury Compensation Program. Raines was arrested Thursday and has...
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