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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...
Empowering Women: Halle Berry, Sen. Capito Unite in West Virginia to Champion Leadership and Mid-Life Health
Charleston, W.Va. (BBG) – Actress Halle Berry and U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) teamed up in Charleston Aug. 14 to host two events that focused on a better future for women in the state and country. Berry and Sen. Capito first held a “Girls Rise Up” female empowerment event at Piedmont Elementary School on the East End of Charleston.
Mullens Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Chili Night details announced
MULLENS, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Mullens Area Chamber of Commerce will host its annual Chili Night event next month. The community event is set to return to Mullens on Thursday, September 19, 2024, and will begin at 6:00pm. The Mullens City Parking lot in Downtown Mullens will serve as the venue for the annual event. […]
Ransomware perpetrator extradited from Poland to face charges in Virginia, New Jersey
A Belarussian and Ukrainian national has been charged in the Eastern District of Virginia and District of New Jersey with leading international computer hacking and wire fraud schemes. Maksim Silnikau, also known as Maksym Silnikov, 38,made his initial appearance in Newark, N.J., on Aug. 12 after being extradited from Poland.
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...
Greenbrier Off The Auction Block, An HIV Mystery And A Camping Ban That Targets The Homeless This West Virginia Week
On this West Virginia Week, we’ll hear from Governor Jim Justice about efforts to auction off his Greenbrier Resort – and what he says is behind it all. Plus, why health officials worry that HIV infections in rural West Virginia are going undetected – and spreading. We’ll...
WVDOH supports landmark land purchase in Blackwater Canyon
CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) — The West Virginia Division of Highways (WVDOH) has welcomed the U.S. Forest Service’s recent acquisition of a 2,700-acre land tract in Blackwater Canyon. The WVDOH, in collaboration with Gov. Jim Justice and various federal, state, and local partners, is actively involved in completing the Blackwater Loop Trail project. This project aims […]
Appalachian Power issues warning about water levels downstream of Claytor and Leesville Dams
Appalachian Power wants boaters, kayakers, tubers, and other recreational users downstream of Claytor and Leesville dams to know water levels on the New and Roanoke rivers could rise rapidly starting at 7 a.m., Monday August 26, and continue to fluctuate through the week. The National Weather Service is calling for...
Just for Kids held it’s 13th annual Charity Golf Tournament
DANIELS, WV (WOAY)- Just for Kids’ 13th annual golf tournament was held here, at Wood Haven Golf Course in Glade Springs. A large group of attendees putted off for a great cause. Just for Kids supports children who are abused and neglected in Raleigh and Fayette counties. They rely...
Clear and calm tonight; a toasty start to next week
Sunday evening looks great for last-minute outdoor plans: temps in the 80s/70s under mostly sunny skies. The sun setting won’t change much as we continue to see mostly clear skies for the remainder of tonight. Temps will also continue to cool further down as they drop into the 60s. Monday shouldn’t see any troubles in […]
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...
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