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West Virginia man escapes from Correctional Center after being allowed to go to church on Sunday
West Virginia officials are looking for a man from the Mountain State that escaped a correctional center. Officials say Gregory Dale Stewart escaped from the Parkersburg Correctional Center while he was on furlough to go to church on Sunday.
West Virginia State Police to heighten traffic enforcement over July 4th holiday
CHARLESTON, WV (WVNS) — If you are travelling for the holiday weekend, you may see more West Virginia State Troopers around thanks to a traffic initiative. According to a press release, members of the West Virginia State Police will be out on patrol over the July 4th week and weekend through a Targeted Traffic Enforcement […]
States win challenge to Biden administration’s LNG ban
A group of states won a challenge to the Biden administration’s ban on liquefied natural gas exports. President Joe Biden halted all new LNG exports to countries without free trade agreements on Jan. 26. A group of 17 states sued the Biden administration over the move, winning a stay “in its entirety, effective immediately,” on […]
Health center to develop programs to fight WV food insecurity
A West Virginia community health center is participating in a program addressing food scarcity. The National Association of Community Health Centers' 2024 Innovation Incubator creates ways to expand access to healthy foods. Cabin Creek Health Systems, based in Charleston, will have funding and guidance from experts to help it design and test community-based solutions.
Silent Storm: Smithers local, FEMA break down communication barriers to deal with post storm damage
SMITHERS, WV (WOAY)- Ronald Senters from Smithers is still dealing with the after-effects of the early April storms. His home had major water damage to the ceilings. However, the process of getting federal aid that was authorized included a hurdle that not everyone deals with: Senters is deaf and cannot communicate with FEMA over the phone.
Charleston Sternwheel Regatta brings dozens of vendors to state capital
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – The City of Charleston is hard at work preparing for the Sternwheel Regatta, which kicks off this week on July 3. The event has a lot to celebrate, from live music and fireworks to amusement park rides and food vendors. Several vendors were out on Kanawha Boulevard Tuesday setting up for […]
West Virginia's Corey Ellis is a rising star in professional disc golf
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — Disc golf continues to be a growing sport and it's not just recreational. Sure, there are courses throughout the state and it's fun to play, but there are professional disc golfers and Barboursville's Corey Ellis makes a living at it. I made my way out...
John Nelson discusses successful Music Hall of Fame ‘Concert Flashback’ event
The West Virginia Music Hall of Fame (WVMHOF), on Friday, presented a Concert Flashback event at their museum in the Charleston Town Center. Hosted by former Budget Tapes and Records employee and local music enthusiast John Nelson and musician and journalist Terry Lowry, the event featured an open discussion of the famed concerts held at the Charleston Civic Center during the 1960s and 1970s.
Deadline for entries approaching for State Fair of West Virginia
FAIRLEA, WV (WVNS) — Entry deadlines are quickly approaching for the 99th Annual State Fair of West Virginia. Livestock entries are due by midnight on July 6, 2024 and home, arts, and garden are due by midnight July 12, 2024. “Seeing the hard work exhibitors put into their entries and projects is always a highlight […]
Attorney General Morrisey Again Victorious in Reining in Administrative State
CHARLESTON, WV (WVDN) — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is applauding another U.S. Supreme Court ruling that plaintiffs may bring a claim under the Administrative Procedure Act within six years of when they are first injured by final agency action, even if the agency first took the action more than six years ago. The Attorney […] The post Attorney General Morrisey Again Victorious in Reining in Administrative State appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
‘It’s criminal’: Advocates decry attempt to halt new silica rule meant to protect miners
The inclusion of the language, advocates say, is a direct insult to and betrayal of the nation’s miners, who are being diagnosed with complicated black lung disease at higher rates and younger ages than ever before. The post ‘It’s criminal’: Advocates decry attempt to halt new silica rule meant to protect miners appeared first on Pennsylvania Capital-Star.
MacCorkle Avenue reopened after vehicle fire in South Charleston
UPDATE: (1:11 P.M. Tuesday, July 2) – Kanawha County 911 dispatchers say all lanes of MacCorkle Avenue SW in the 5200-5300 block are now open after a vehicle fire in South Charleston. SOUTH CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – A portion of MacCorkle Avenue is shut down in South Charleston due to a vehicle fire. According to […]
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