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Atlantic League: Ervin, Dirty Birds take series opener from Gastonia
Phillip Ervin giveth, and Ervin taketh away -- in this case, from the Gastonia Baseball Club, and not in that order. The Charleston left fielder threw out Gastonia’s Justin Wylie trying to stretch a base hit into a double in the top of the sixth inning on Friday night. In the home half, Ervin cranked a leadoff home run.
Local bakery owner careful not to bite off more than she can chew
BARBOURSVILLE — An in-home, organic microbakery in West Virginia has surpassed more than 130,000 followers on social media. Megan Creasy, owner of Nutmeg’s Bread and Bakery, has been baking and creating her own recipes since she was a little girl. She said she’s always had an entrepreneurial mind; when she wasn’t busy having fun in the kitchen while growing up, she was filling out notebooks of future business ideas.
Little League All-Stars baseball: Hurricane tops Chapmanville in 10-12 state opener
CHAPMANVILLE — The Chapmanville 10-12 year-old All-Star baseball team hosted Hurricane on Friday afternoon in the West Virginia Little League State Tournament at Tracy Vickers Field but struggled on the way to an 8-1 defeat. Hurricane put it all together on Friday's big stage.
A look at the lies
Biden, in a July 5 speech before his supporters in Madison, Wisc., told innumerable lies. * Biden stated he had inherited a 9% inflation rate. Actually he inherited a 1.4% inflation rate. * Biden stated Trump intentionally goaded his supporters to the Capitol on Jan. 6 to riot. Biden neglected...
Public Courts women's tennis: Payne & Williams secure 4.0 doubles, Minardi wins 3.5 singles
Two women's titles at the 63rd annual Charleston Public Courts Tennis Tournament were up for grabs Friday night. The annual local tennis tournament has been held all week at the Charleston Tennis Club in South Hills.
Dozens Pay Tribute To Homeless Vietnam War Veteran In Dunbar
Dozens of veterans and their supporters gathered Thursday at the Donel C. Kinnard Memorial State Veteran Cemetery to pay their respects to one of their own. Ronald Tittle, a Vietnam War veteran, was homeless when he died, with no known family. But thanks to the attendance of West Virginia’s Patriot...
Father identified after drowning in Sutton Lake while saving son
UPDATE (10:40 a.m. on Wednesday, July 17): The father who went underwater and drowned after rescuing his son has been identified. According to the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources, Kevaughn Jamar Montgomery, 25, of Charleston, is the victim. His body was found in a part of the lake that was around 12 feet deep.
GOP vice presidential pick Vance revisits Appalachian roots as bitter divide over memoir lingers
Introducing himself to the nation after being tapped as Donald Trump’s running mate, JD Vance used his address to the RNC to share the story of his hardscrabble upbringing and make the case that his party best understands the challenges facing Americans. Follow AP’s live coverage of the investigation into the assassination attempt on Trump, the RNC and more Democrats expressing concerns about President Biden’s candidacy. CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — Newly minted vice presidential nominee JD Vance built his Wednesday night speech to the Republican National Convention around his own Appalachian roots, but it wasn’t the first time he had shared his personal story. Long before he was a U.S. senator from Ohio, Vance rose to prominence on the wings of “Hillbilly Elegy,” a bestselling memoir that many thought captured the essence of Donald Trump’s political resonance in a rural white America ravaged by joblessness, opioid addiction and poverty.
Salango ‘disappointed’ aquatics center won’t be part of Capital Sports Center, for now
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Two factors killed plans to include an aquatics center in the Capital Sports Center planned for Charleston. Kanawha County Commissioner Ben Salango said bondholders would not let go of the parking garage property along Lee Street at Town Center Mall and a feasibility study said an aquatics center wouldn’t be feasible.
New apartment complex breaks ground in Putnam County
PUTNAM COUNTY, W.Va. (WSAZ) - Putnam County welcomed a new apartment complex with a groundbreaking on Wednesday. 304 at Valley Pointe is now officially under construction with AB contracting. Brian Wadsworth, the Chief Operating Officer, said West Virginia is a home base for the company and the city of Hurricane has been a great partner.
West Virginia American Water gives more than $845,000 to support organizations across the state
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Over the course of last year, West Virginia American Water managed to provide more than $845,000 supporting a host of organizations that dedicate their time in helping others. American Water’s Charitable Foundation recently announced its end of year total in charity donations for 2023. The...
West Virginia Weather Update: Isolated Showers, Cooler Temperatures Ahead
Charleston, WV – Drier weather is set to return to the lowlands of West Virginia, while a few showers or storms might linger along the mountains today. This pattern shift brings a quieter finish to the workweek for many residents. According to the US National Weather Service in Charleston, a front to the south will provide a focus for isolated showers and storms this weekend into early next week.
Christopher Anthony O’Dell sentenced to prison on drug crimes
PUTNAM COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Christopher Anthony O’Dell, 39, of Hurricane, has been sentenced to four years and nine months in prison, followed by three years of supervised release, for his involvement in the distribution of significant quantities of methamphetamine and fentanyl. O’Dell admitted his participation in a drug trafficking organization (DTO) responsible for distributing […]
College Students Learning on the Job with ZMM Architects and Engineers
Interns at ZMM Architects and Engineers (ZMM) are gaining real-world experience by working collaboratively with fellow interns and professional staff. The 17 students are seeing their classroom knowledge come to life in projects that benefit communities across the region. Our interns support operations across the firm in our Charleston, WV,...
Tyler Mountain Volunteer Fire Department making changes due to community concerns
KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. (WCHS) — A month after nearly a dozen firefighters resigned from a Kanawha County fire station, questions about the future of the department remain as they are trying to get back on their feet. The firefighters who walked out said they had no choice but to...
Food Quest: 1861 Public House
BARBOURSVILLE, W.Va. (WCHS) — A popular pub and eatery is the talk of the Village of Barboursville and its inspiration is more than 150 years old. Jason Beter is the owner of 1861 Public House located on Central Avenue in Barboursville and one of it's main inspirations is the village's history.
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