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Danielle M. Waltz to join WVU Medicine’s advocacy and government affairs team
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – Accomplished attorney, expert government relations executive, and West Virginia native Danielle M. Waltz will be joining the West Virginia University Health System as assistant vice president of government affairs and associate general counsel on Monday, Sep. 23, 2024. In this newly created position, Ms. Waltz will work closely with Karen Bowling, executive vice president of government affairs and president and CEO of WVU Medicine Princeton Community Hospital.
Dead dog found tied to a tree, cats found in locked cage covered in feces
LEWIS COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Two people were arrested after a dead dog was found tied to a tree due to neglect. Three cats were also found locked in a cage on a porch covered in feces, with no food or water. On Wednesday, August 7, 2024, Cpl. 8, Hendershot, and Lewis County Animal Control […]
Two West Virginia fishermen catch record-breaking fish the same day within hours of each other
Officials say Lindell Marker of Sod, W.Va., caught a 17.36-inch black crappie at 7:30 am on August 8, surpassing the previous length record of 17.32 inches set by Craig Webb, also at Woodrum Lake. Marker’s catch tied the existing weight record of 2.85 pounds, also held by Webb. At 8:45 a.m., Dwight Priestley of Alum Creek, W.Va., caught a 17.76-inch, 3.15-pound black crappie that surpassed Marker’s shortly-held record and set new records for length and weight. Both fish were certified by WVDNR Fisheries Biologist Cory Hartman. These record-breaking crappies were caught using live minnows.
Ohio was a lower-tier presidential swing state in 2020. This year it’s not even on the map.
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Ohio wasn’t a top-tier swing state in the 2020 presidential election. But both major parties’ presidential nominees still booked tens of millions of dollars and TV ads here and visited the state regularly. This year, Vice President Kamala Harris and former president Donald Trump’s...
West Virginia Weather Alert: Hot Temperatures to Follow Cool Sunday Morning
Charleston, WV – West Virginians should brace for significant temperature changes on Sunday, with a cool morning giving way to scorching afternoon heat. The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a forecast predicting a cool start to the day, with morning lows ranging from 54°F to 62°F across the state. However, this will be short-lived, as temperatures are expected to soar to well above normal by the afternoon. Lowland areas, including Charleston, Huntington, and Parkersburg, could see afternoon highs reaching the low to mid-90s.
Waterford defense stifles Albany Alexander
Defense dominated as Waterford pitched a 40-0 shutout of Albany Alexander in an Ohio high school football matchup on Aug. 23. Last season, Waterford and Albany Alexander squared off on Aug. 17, 2023 at Waterford High School. We want your feedback on the accuracy and quality of this article. Take...
Barnesville dominates Fort Frye in long-awaited rematch
BEVERLY, Ohio (WOUB) – The Fort Frye Cadets could not find any luck on Friday night, hosting the Barnesville Shamrocks in an upsetting 51-16 loss. Barnesville came out the gates sprinting, with a massive kick return setting them up for a goal line rush by QB Casey Carpenter. The Shamrocks then forced a quick stop, allowing RB Trey Toliver to take one to the house.
Greenbrier employee health benefits extended for another week
The Greenbrier Council of Labor Unions announced in a news release Friday afternoon that health benefits will be extended to the Greenbrier’s employees through Aug. 31. Earlier this week Greenbrier employees received a letter from an attorney representing the Amalgamated National Health Fund, who wrote that The Greenbrier Hotel Corporation is four months delinquent in […]
‘Once in a generation’ drought raises water quality concerns
ST. ALBANS, WV (WOWK) – Experts are calling the drought impacting large areas of West Virginia, a ‘Once in a Generation’ drought, as a drought has not affected the region to this degree since 1999. The drought could cause issues with vegetation, livestock and even water. City of St. Albans residents have expressed concerns with […]
Time to jump for joy- the 45th annual Bridge Day is almost here
OAK HILL, WV (WVNS)– West Virginians and adrenaline-seekers alike are about to be jumping for joy soon with the return of Bridge Day! The 45th anniversary of Bridge Day was announced for Saturday, October 19th of 2024. The entire local community and tons of out-of-state visitors look forward to this event all year to witness […]
West Virginia working to address housing crisis in the state
GHENT, WV (WVNS)– It’s no secret that much like the rest of the country, West Virginia is facing a housing shortage, especially when it comes to affordable housing. The current landscape of the housing market in West Virginia is challenging for a few reasons. Megan Bailey, the president of the Kanawha Valley Board of Realtors, […]
Parting words from a kids’ health advocate: Stay skeptical, West Virginia
I’m an Alaskan now. It feels strange to write, but it’s true. I relocated to Fairbanks over the summer. Whenever you read this, I’m four hours behind you in Alaskan Standard Time, where it’s probably colder with longer nights and occasional northern lights. So, this is my last commentary. West Virginians have always had good […]
Settlement reached for inmate death at North Central Regional Jail
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - A man named Zachary Bailey from Parkersburg was arrested and put into the North Central Regional Jail in Doddridge County in July 2019. Less than three hours after he was booked, he died. His family sued and this week, they were awarded a settlement of one...
Teen of the Week: Parkersburg High School junior Catherine Hayes considers career path
PARKERSBURG — At just 17 years old, Parkersburg High School junior Catherine Hayes has already developed an impressive array of interests and achievements. She has hands-on experience caring for alpacas, she is editor-in-chief of the PHS newspaper The Journal, she’s a member of the PHS Choir where she sings in chamber, a capella and women’s ensemble and is a member of the PHS crew team.
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