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Opioid settlement tracking system still to come, but only for funds distributed by First Foundation
A tracking system for opioid settlement dollars allocated by the West Virginia First Foundation is on its way, though it’s still unclear when it will launch, according to State Auditor J.B. McCuskey. To date, no money has been distributed by the First Foundation, which was created last year as a private nonprofit to oversee the […] The post Opioid settlement tracking system still to come, but only for funds distributed by First Foundation appeared first on West Virginia Watch.
Congress should take proactive steps to address flooding in West Virginia and Appalachia
Since 2013, the federal government has declared more than 20 flooding disasters across Central Appalachia — including nine in West Virginia alone. At least 230 lives were lost in these disasters in the region, and the Federal Emergency Management Agency spent nearly $1 billion in recovery efforts to pick up the pieces. In addition to […] The post Congress should take proactive steps to address flooding in West Virginia and Appalachia appeared first on West Virginia Watch.
West Virginia: Severe Thunderstorms Expected Today, Localized Tornado Threat
Charleston, WV – Residents are urged to stay alert as another round of showers and thunderstorms is anticipated this afternoon and evening. The storms, driven by a cold front, could be severe, bringing damaging winds and heavy downpours that may lead to flash flooding. According to the US National...
Alderson 4th of July festival continues over the weekend
ALDERSON, WV (WVNS) – Even after the 4th of July the fun does not stop over in the town of Alderson! The Alderson 4th of July festival runs through the weekend of July 6th, 2024 with more fun events scheduled. The festival will showcase the Fireman’s Rodeo Friday night. The festival will also feature a […]
Governor Justice responds to complaints about Crestview Drive road conditions
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) – West Virginia Governor Jim Justice responded to complaints about his handling of the road on Crestview Drive in Beckley. Crestview Village Apartment tenants are furious about the condition of their road after a logging job that Justice ordered a few years ago on land he owns on that same road. The […]
A symbol of patriotism: bald eagles in the mountain state
BROOKS, WV (WVNS) — Near the 4th of July holiday, people are sure to see plenty of symbols of America’s patriotism all around – the waving of red, white, and blue flags, the playing of the Star Spangled Banner, and, of course, images of bald eagles. Did you know that the bald eagle has not […]
Griddle & Grind coming to old Beaver Hardee’s location
BEAVER, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A brand-new dining establishment, Griddle & Grind will soon be opening its doors at the former location of Hardee’s in Beaver. Situated near Advance Auto Parts, Pizza Hut, and McDonald’s, Griddle & Grind signage has begun to appear at the recently repainted former location of the Beaver Hardees. Griddle & Grind […]
West Virginia youth groups honored for environmental volunteer work
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – Multiple youth groups from around the state have been recognized for their efforts to better the environment in West Virginia. The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection presented nearly $15,000 in cash prizes to the youth groups through the DEP’s Youth Environmental Program (YEP). The groups were recognized at the 61st […]
13 year-old girl is missing, police need your help finding her
MONROE COUNTY, WV (WOAY) – The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office needs your help finding a missing teen girl. 13-year-old Jasmine, ‘Jazzy’ Amos, was last seen at her home on Ballard Ave in Peterstown. She was last seen at 1 a.m. on July 5. Jasmine was last...
Vienna Police arrest man who absconded from custody
VIENNA — A Raleigh County man accused of absconding from custody while attending a church service in Parkersburg was apprehended Friday afternoon in Vienna. Gregory Dale Stewart, 61, was an inmate at the Parkersburg Correctional Center, serving a sentence of 10-20 years on two counts of breaking and entering. He received a pass to attend the Cross Church on Market Street and was last seen there at 11:55 a.m. June 30.
Environmentalists concerned over forever chemical regulations after U.S. Supreme Court ruling
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – A U.S. Supreme Court ruling to overturn a 40-year-old precedent is raising concerns over the future of environmental regulations like the first-ever national drinking regulation. That rule would protect hundreds of millions of people from harmful chemical compounds called PFAs otherwise known as “forever chemicals.” “We know that they cause cancer. […]
Little rainfall means low river levels: what does this mean for Greenbrier County?
RONCEVERTE, WV (WVNS) – June was a dry month for southern West Virginia – including over in Greenbrier County. According to data from the National Weather Service, the Greenbrier Valley Airport in Lewisburg only saw a little over 2 inches of rainfall for June. In comparison, the average is around 4 inches. Paula Brown is […]
Woman dies in July 4th motorcycle accident in Raleigh County
RALEIGH COUNTY, WV (WVNS) — An investigation remains active after a woman died in a motorcycle accident in Raleigh County on July 4th. According to an incident report from the Troop 6 of the West Virginia State Police, Troopers responded to a single motorcycle accident at the 2300 block of Route 3, Hinton Road in […]
Raleigh County Commission approves $4,975 grant for Day Report Center
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Members of the Raleigh County Commission came together this week for the commission’s Regular Session meeting at which a grant for the Raleigh County Day Report Center was presented for consideration. The grant, presented for consideration in the amount of $4,975, would be used for the training of Day Report Center […]
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