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GOP-led states ask Supreme Court to trounce ATF ‘ghost gun’ rule
West Virginia on Wednesday spearheaded a coalition of 27 Republican-led states urging the Supreme Court to limit the Biden administration’s so-called ghost guns ban, which also classifies certain weapons parts as firearms. The “Frame or Receiver” rule, established by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives in 2022, expanded the definition of a “firearm” […]
Former ‘Jackass’ star seen skateboarding at Charleston skate park
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WOWK) — Bam Margera, known for his work alongside Johnny Knoxville, Steve-O and others on MTV’s “Jackass,” posted photos to social media of him skateboarding at a Charleston skate park. The Instagram post said he was in Charleston, West Virginia, on his way to...
$750,000 award given for new food incubation hub in Fayette County
FAYETTE COUNTY, WV (WVNS) — An award of $750,000 has been given to the WV Hive to be used for a new food incubation hub in Fayette County. According to the press release provided by Mike Fulton, Director of Public Affairs & Advocacy, Gayle Manchin and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development West Virginia […]
Kentucky among states that ignored uncommitted delegates in DNC roll call vote
At a ceremonial roll call vote at the Democratic National Convention, Kentucky Democrats failed to acknowledge all of the votes cast by delegates — leaving out the three who lodged a protest vote against Vice President Kamala Harris.
New shopping plaza coming to Huntington
HUNTINGTON, WV (WOWK) – A place where problems have persisted in Huntington is expected to become the home of a new strip mall. The lot along the 600 block of Fifth Avenue in Huntington currently sits empty, but it won’t be for much longer. The property owner, Francis McGuire, says the strip mall project has […]
Large-Scale Drug Network Spanning from California to Kentucky Busted by Authorities; Dozens Facing Slew of Charges
Dozens of individuals, primarily from Kentucky, are now facing a multitude of charges related to a significant drug operation. Federal officials have recently revealed that a federal grand jury in Louisville has issued five indictments in relation to a comprehensive investigation into organized crime and drug offenses. Various illegal substances...
Pike man arrested on drug trafficking, child endangerment charges
PIKEVILLE, Ky. — A drug investigation resulted in a Pikeville man being arrested not only for trafficking, but also for endangering children, after police saw the condition of his home. Pikeville Police raided the Island Creek home of Timothy Beavers, 41, resulting in the seizure of what was described...
Woman celebrating 105th birthday still has a sharp mind, daughter says
NITRO, W.Va. (WSAZ/Gray News) - A woman recently celebrated her 105th birthday and her daughter said she still has a sharp mind. Friends and family got together to celebrate Virginia Elva Cadd, who was born August 13, 1919, in Nitro, West Virginia. She is the youngest of seven siblings. Cadd...
ACLU launches tool for West Virginia parents, students to submit classroom religion complaints
Parents and students of West Virginia schools can file complaints about teacher attempts to push religion in science classes with an online tool the American Civil Liberties Union of West Virginia launched Friday. Earlier this year, the state Legislature passed Senate Bill 280, which allows school teachers to answer student questions on scientific theories about […]
AASHTO awards recognizes 10 projects from Southeastern region
The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) recently recognized 10 projects from the Southeastern region at the regional 2024 America’s Transportation Awards competition. The honored projects are located in Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, Tennessee, and West Virginia. “The America’s Transportation Awards competition highlights the critical role state DOTs (departments of transportation) […] The post AASHTO awards recognizes 10 projects from Southeastern region appeared first on Transportation Today.
Mining companies owned by Justice family cite “financial struggles” as U.S. Government files for contempt
GHENT, WV (WVNS) — A handful of coal companies owned by the family of West Virginia Governor Jim Justice’s family are fighting a Motion for Civil Contempt filed in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Virginia on August 6, 2024. The companies owned by the family of Jim Justice reportedly owed $5,130,125.47 […]
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