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Justice-owned coal companies negotiate over $500K owed in Virginia
TAZEWELL, VA (WVNS) — Companies owned by West Virginia Governor Jim Justice (R-WV) continue to fight financial and legal battles. This time, it involves Tazewell County, Virginia. Tazewell County Treasurer David Larimer confirmed to 59News that coal companies owned by Governor Justice owe $572,692 in real estate, personal property, and mineral taxes. These fees are […]
Content creator John Russell makes the case for clean energy at DNC
John Russell, content creator from West Virginia, spoke at the Democratic National Convention, arguing in support of clean energy. “Trump, a billionaire, says that he'll take on the elites, but then he promises handouts to big oil, and he punches down at anyone with the guts to be different,” Russell said.
Mountain State Spotlight hires Tre Spencer to cover economic development
Mountain State Spotlight is excited to announce that Tre Spencer has joined the organization as economic development reporter. Tre spent the summer reporting on wildfires as Mountain State Spotlight’s Journalist of Color Fellow. “We were impressed with the reporting that Tre produced during the course of his fellowship,” said Founding Editor-in-Chief Ken Ward Jr. “Economic […] Mountain State Spotlight hires Tre Spencer to cover economic development appeared first on Mountain State Spotlight, West Virginia's civic newsroom.
Wrestling, softball state championships staying put
PARKERSBURG — The wrestling and softball state championships aren't going anywhere. The West Virginia Secondary School Activities Commission announced Thursday that Huntington and South Charleston will continue to serve as the host cities for wrestling and softball, respectively. Huntington has been selected as the host city for the state wrestling championship for 2025-28. This extends Huntington’s legacy as the host city, marking 42 consecutive years by the conclusion of the 2028 championship. In addition, South Charleston will serve as the host site for the state softball championship for 2025-28. Little Creek Park has hosted the event for the last four...
West Virginia ranks among top states for teen tobacco use, ranks #1 for e-cigarette usage
WEST VIRGINIA — People have been smoking cigarettes for over 300 years and have come a long way since being created from cigar scraps in the 1700s. From cigar scraps to e-cigarettes, the one common factor in the history of tobacco use is that, most commonly, people are first introduced to tobacco as an adolescent. […]
ReConnect Broadband Project expands gigabit internet into Wetzel County
NEW MARTINSVILLE, W.Va. (WTRF) — As internet speeds accelerate into the future, Wetzel County is making sure its homes are moving right alongside them—bit by bit. A brand new broadband network was dedicated with a ‘fiber cutting’ at the 4-H Grounds. More than 1,900 households now have access to high-speed internet from provider CityNet, after […]
Motion hearing held for David Adams
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - Motions were discussed on Friday in Judge Wharton’s courtroom for the case involving David Adams, who is a former Parkersburg swim coach. Adams was arrested in July of 2023 for several charges of sexual assault and sexual abuse. The state motioned to submit a total...
Bob Huggins donates $380k to Mon Health Cancer Center
MORGANTOWN, W.Va (WDTV) - Former WVU men’s basketball coach Bob Huggins donated $380,000 to the Mon Health Cancer Center in support of cancer care services Thursday morning. Huggins announced the donation earlier this year at the 2024 Bob Huggins Fish Fry. The money came from the Norma Mae Huggins Cancer Endowment Fund that Huggins established in his mother’s name to support cancer care and research across West Virginia.
Fairmont State University welcomes 900 incoming freshmen on move-in day
FAIRMONT, W.Va. (WBOY) — It’s the most wonderful time of the year for Fairmont State University (FSU) as its students were officially welcomed to campus on Thursday for another school year. Thursday was the first move-in day for students, kicking off the rest of its Welcome Week activities until the start of the academic semester. […]
Local chef shares simple football season recipes that are tailgate touchdowns
WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) — You can feel it in the air, football season is here, so it’s time to get ready for tailgating. Chris Kefauver, program chair for Culinary Arts and Hospitality at WVNCC, takes us to the kitchen to show us a few simple recipes that are sure to be a touchdown at your […]
“I’m a Mountaineer” – Nick Saban highlights West Virginia roots on Pat McAfee Show
(LOOTPRESS) – Former Alabama Football Head Coach Nick Saban made a mention of his West Virginia roots during the Pat McAfee Show on Friday. The seven-time National Champion coach and West Virginia native Nick Saban joined the Pat McAfee Show on Friday to discuss different topics on the upcoming college football season. WVU Football was […]
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