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Scattered storms and seasonable temperatures stick through the week
WOAY-TV (Oak Hill, WV): Good evening folks, and happy Monday to you. As of 4:30 pm this afternoon, we are looking at scattered showers and storms across the region. While most of these storms will not become severe strength, they will be capable to produce flash flooding conditions now through Friday. It really just depends on which locations see heavy downpours, and how many storms train over their locations to determine where the highest flash flood risk is. We have rain chances every day this week.
McGraw Family holds 71st annual reunion in Pineville
PINEVILLE, WV (WVNS) — The McGraw family of Wyoming County can count themselves among the few families who have continually held family reunions every year for decades. Tracing their family line back to one man, the McGraw family has dozens of members among them. These people are proud of their family history and celebrate it […]
2 charged in Morgantown after juvenile says they were hit with a belt for ‘discipline’
Tequila Pase, 25, and Christopher Brown, 33, both of Morgantown have been charged with child abuse after a juvenile disclosed instances of them using a belt for "discipline" in Morgantown.
Virginia militias continue to organize locally as experts worry over elections
FISHERSVILLE — At a gun show in Augusta County earlier this year, Paul Voska said he had laid the groundwork to start a militia. Decked out in military fatigues and sporting a short white mohawk, the Air Force veteran and lifelong gun owner stressed his determination to protect his community.
Nipro Medical Corp. to build $398M North Carolina plant
Medical device maker Nipro Medical Corp. is building a $397.8 million facility in Greenville, North Carolina, Gov. Roy Cooper stated in a July 17 press release. The 550,000-square-foot plant will create 232 jobs and produce dialyzers and precision needles for the healthcare industry that support people with diabetes, chronic kidney disease and other renal health issues, according to Nipro.
UVA women’s basketball picks up commitment from in-state guard Payton Dunbar
The Virginia Cavaliers added another talented prospect to their 2024 recruiting class as they announced the signing of Narrows, Va., native Payton Dunbar on Thursday evening. Originally a member of the class of 2025, Dunbar is choosing to forego her final season of high school basketball and reclassify to 2024 so she can join the ‘Hoos on Grounds this fall.
High water reported on Robert C. Byrd Drive in Beckley
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – High water has been reported on Robert C. Byrd Drive in Beckley following early morning showers. According to West Virginia 511, Robert C. Byrd Drive and Ewart Avenue in Beckley are currently experiencing high water issues. This is located in the area of Captain D’s on West Virginia Route 16. Beckley […]
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