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One person hospitalized in two-vehicle crash in South Charleston
SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — One person is in the hospital following a crash in South Charleston on Sunday evening, dispatchers say. Reports of a two-vehicle crash came in at 6:30 p.m. along Jefferson Avenue. Dispatchers say one person was taken to a local hospital for treatment. The extent...
Troopers say man’s drowning death accidental
PEYTONA, W.Va. — A Boone County man drowned while fishing Saturday in the Big Coal River. State police troopers said Timmy Hager, 64, of Peytona, drowned after falling into the river while fishing near Peytona Costa Road. No foul play is suspected, according to troopers.
Proposed legislation would protect unhoused residents during Regatta
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — The Charleston Sternwheel Regatta is one of the city's largest events, and on Monday's city council meeting agenda, council member Joe Solomon is sharing his proposal to protect the unhoused. According to Mayor Amy Goodwin 's Chief of Staff, Mathew Sutton, this proposition would make...
Is your street getting paved? Charleston officials release list of 2024 paving projects
Charleston officials have released the list of streets that will be paved during this year’s paving season, which will stretch from the first week of July to Thanksgiving. The Gazette-Mail created a map of the streets based on the list provided by the city. The map is available bit.ly/24CWVPavingMap.
Digital Relativity named a 2024 Inc. Best Workplace
CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Digital Relativity, a full-service agency based in West Virginia, has been recognized on Inc.’s annual Best Workplaces list. This acknowledgment reflects the agency’s dedication to creating a collaborative, supportive, and innovative work environment that enables employees to excel. Established in 2011, Digital Relativity...
Youth soccer: WVFC 17U boys fall to New Jersey side Ironbound in semifinal
DUNBAR, W.Va. -- Anthony Tavares has spent the past 25 years coaching high school basketball in New Jersey. It’s little wonder that he compared the high-pressure defense of his Ironbound 17U boys soccer team to what might be seen on the hardwood rather than the pitch, but it's a defense that helped propel the team to within one win of a spot in the United States Youth Soccer national championships in Orlando, Florida.
Billy Bob's Wonderland to host 4th annual 'Billy Con'
BARBOURSVILLE — Billy Bob’s Wonderland will host its 4th annual Billy Con from July 12-14. Billy Con is an event for fans of Billy Bob’s and ShowBiz Pizza to see the venue’s animatronics, or mechanical puppets; socialize; and trade memorabilia.
Prep girls basketball: Former SA coach Steele under investigation
Former St. Albans girls basketball coach Ricky Steele is under investigation, WOWK-TV has reported. St. Albans Police Department Chief Marc Gilbert did not discuss the nature of the investigation, WOWK reported, saying the department does not release information on active cases.
PPD: Escapee from jail custody caught in WV
Prestonsburg Police on the evening of June 24 confirmed that a man who escaped from the custody of the Floyd County Detention Center on June 23 was caught by police in West Virginia. According to Prestonsburg Police Chief Ross Shurtleff, on June 24, officers in Barboursville, West Virginia, arrested Thomas...
Youth soccer: WVFC 18U girls win Eastern Regional age group, 3-0
DUNBAR, W.Va. — History was made Tuesday morning at the Shawnee Sports Complex at the United States Youth Soccer Eastern Regional championships. The West Virginia Futbol Club’s 18U girls team defeated Erie FC 2006G, 3-0.
Brenda Lucas: Community news for Tuesday, July 2
PATRIOTIC: The annual Fourth of July celebration begins at 7 p.m. Thursday, July 4, at Fly-in Cafe, Robert Newlon Airpark, Lesage. Activities include music by Julie and Kelly Ray Davis Band; sunset flag jump by The West Virginia Skydivers; and free show of fireworks by Paul King at dusk. The cost is $5 per vehicle for parking/entry. Food and beverages are available for purchase by the cafe.
Justice Calls for Additional Income Tax Cuts While Celebrating Economic Achievements
CHARLESTON – While making his last tax revenue report to a packed room of state employees, lawmakers, and supporters, Gov. Jim Justice said Monday he will call lawmakers into an August or September special session to make further cuts to the personal income tax and pass a tax rebate for childcare.
Walter Jr. Frazier
WALTER MANNING FRAZIER JR., 78, of Scott Depot, WV, passed away June 28, 2024, after a longlife exemplifying unconditional love and a sterling work ethic. He was born in Charleston, WV, to Elmeta and Manning Frazier. He attended Charleston High School and was graduated with a BS degree in Mathematics from West Virginia University. He was employed by Burroughs Corporation before beginning his own computer software company in 1983, Appalachian Software, Inc. His company serves WV public service districts and municipalities. Walt's heart was always with his customers and set on providing the best software products that he could design. His mantra was always to take care of your customers and good things will follow. Walter was known to his friends as a good man, a man's man, a polite man and a man with a devilish sense of humor. He was, above all, a loving man; His wife of 59 years always attests to that. Other adjectives to describe Walt are independent and persistent. He was a big game hunter and world traveler, a man filled with respect for God, nature and wildlife. Walt was also a family man, beloved by his two sons and their children.
Youth soccer: WVFC 18U girls win berth in national tournament
History was made Tuesday morning at the Shawnee Sports Complex in Dunbar at the US Youth Soccer Eastern Regional championships. The West Virginia Futbol Club's 18U girls team defeated Erie FC 2006G, 3-0.
Justice touts $826 million surplus
CHARLESTON — The governor delivered the final revenue report of his administration on Monday at an event held at the West Virginia Culture Center Theater. He also told legislators he wanted to call them back to a special session to discuss lowering the personal income tax and to address the state’s child care “dilemma.”
Paul Dorsey: Technology, lazy kids the problem in schools (Opinion)
After 25 years in the classroom, I’m officially retired. I did not give up. I completed another chapter in my life. Not disgruntled, no regrets. I’ve got things to say and, if you care about education, you might want to keep reading. It seems to me that technology...
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