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Drought Intensifies; Record Chilly Start, But Heat is Coming
WOAY-TV (Oak Hill, WV): Following record minimum temperatures this morning, much warmer weather makes a return, but the drought is getting worse. Chief Meteorologist Chad Merrill has the latest forecast. Click. . The Greenbrier River level is far below normal and the water table continues to decline and the current...
15% increase in provider waiver rates, 50 people to be removed from IDD waiver list in West Virginia
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) — Financial help is coming for those who help care for the developmentally disabled. Gov. Jim Justice (R-WV) announced on Thursday a 15% increase in provider waiver rates. These will begin on Oct. 1. Issues raised by waiver and state plan service providers have included workforce pressures, staffing shortages, turnover and reimbursement […]
Warner announces nearly $1 million in Election Security Grants approved by the WV State Election Commission
Charleston, W.Va. (Hinton News) – On Monday, West Virginia’s State Election Commission (SEC) approved the latest round of Help America Vote Act (HAVA) grant applications filed by counties to further bolster election security and purchase new equipment. The bipartisan SEC voted unanimously on Monday to distribute $970,000 of grant money between all 24 counties that applied this grant cycle. County recipients are Barbour, Berkeley, Braxton, Cabell, Doddridge, Fayette, Grant, Hampshire, Hancock, Hardy, Harrison, Jackson, Kanawha, Mason, McDowell, Mercer, Monongalia, Putnam, Ritchie, Tucker, Upshur, Wayne, Wirt, and Wood. Over the past four years, the SEC has approved over $3.9 million of HAVA funding for the state’s 55 counties. Since 2017, with state and county...
Charleston, WV to Hit 81 Degrees as Sunshine Dominates the Forecast
Charleston, WV – Sunny skies will dominate West Virginia on Thursday, bringing pleasant weather across the state. Charleston will reach 81°F, while Huntington peaks at 82°F, making for a warm and inviting day. The US National Weather Service in Charleston predicts fair weather with mild temperatures throughout...
Picture This: Paws for Effect – Gilmer Elementary Welcomes Therapy Dog
GLENVILLE — Students at Gilmer County Elementary School greeted Boaz, the male yellow Labrador retriever mix introduced Tuesday as the school’s new therapy dog through the Friends With Paws program. He was brought to the school by representatives of West Virginia first lady Cathy Justice. The Friends With Paws program places certified therapy dogs in schools around the state to serve as a healthy and friendly outlet for students to address trauma and other social-emotional issues.
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...
Families still forced to choose between food and other necessities, Ohio study shows
A new study found that Ohio families are still being forced to make hard decisions when it comes to basic expenses and meals. The Ohio Association of Food Banks conducted a study called “Hunger in Ohio 2024” to “help guide the development of programs, policies and solutions that improve food security for individuals and their […]
WV city OKs measure reducing jail time, fees for marijuana possession
Charleston City Council members have greenlighted a citizen-led municipal measure to reduce local penalties for some marijuana possession offenses. Bill Number 8039 removes fines and jail time for first-time low-level possession of marijuana. Currently under state law, marijuana possession is a criminal misdemeanor, punishable by up to six months in jail and a $1,000 fine.
‘Authors and Appetizers’ inaugural event to be held in Danville
DANVILLE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Many of the most popular authors to emerge from West Virginia will come together next month for the inaugural “Authors and Appetizers” event. Scheduled for Saturday, September 7, 2024, the event will be held at the Magnolia House Restaurant located at 630 Park Avenue in Danville, WV in Boone County. Authors […]
Nearly 3,000 feet of water mains to be replaced in Belle water system upgrade
BELLE, W.Va. (WCHS) — West Virginia American Water has begun a massive project that will replace almost 3,000 feet of water main in Belle as well as put money into improvements for the town's systems. This project to update Belle's infrastructure started around the end of July, and West...
Kanawha County avenue shut down following shooting
RAND, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A shooting in Kanawha County on Thursday has led to the shutdown of a local roadway, authorities say. According to the Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office, a shooting incident took place on Davidson Avenue at Church Drive. The avenue, located in the Rand area, has been closed off in the wake of […]
KRT committee looks at route cut alternatives
KANAWHA COUNTY, WV (WOWK) – There may be an alternative to the Kanawha Valley Regional Transit Authority’s customers losing 11 routes. The KRT’s Comprehensive Operational Analysis (COA) Committee is set to meet again before the KRT board’s next meeting, which is set for 8:45 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 26. KRT Executive Director Sean Hill says […]
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