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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 […]
With Dog Bites Rising, USPS Preps W.Va. Mail Carriers For Risks
This year, the number of dog bites on mail carriers in West Virginia and Kentucky is on the rise, according to Alan Lewis, United States Postal Service (USPS) safety manager for the two states. The states reported 113 dog bites last fiscal year, which ended in September 2023. This fiscal...
Will Volleyball, Softball Championships See New Sites in West Virginia? WVSSAC Lists Hosts for 2025-28
The WVSSAC has announced the host sites for the upcoming state wrestling and softball championships. 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.
Drought conditions across West Virginia impacting fall foliage
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – With a drought impacting the Tri-State, you may be seeing some fall colors a little early this year. No fall season is ever the same. Some years the colors of the leaves are richer than others, and this is all dependent on weather. “So I’m originally from Ohio, close to Columbus, […]
More than $1.1 million in funding granted to domestic violence prevention efforts
CHARLESTON, WV — Governor Jim Justice released a statement regarding a funding award for programs that assist domestic violence survivors. STOP Violence Against Women grant funds, totaling $1,124,446, are going to 21 projects throughout the state. These funds will be used to strengthen or create groups geared towards domestic violence victim support. These include victim […]
Private plane makes emergency landing at CRW; runway reopen
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - A small private plane made an emergency landing Tuesday evening at West Virginia International Yeager Airport (CRW), according to an airport spokesperson. While no injuries were reported, the incident led to the temporary closure of a runway. That runway was reopened just after 7:30 p.m. The...
Milton’s water quality causes concerns
MILTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - During the weekend, Milton residents turned on their faucets, and a yellow-brown color started to rush out. Milton Councilmember Dakota Miller says the discoloration is caused by a mineral, manganese, that can build up inside the main water lines. That buildup can eventually break loose, causing the discoloration.
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