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West Virginia International Sports Jamboree kicks off Friday
CAIRO — The West Virginia International Sports Jamboree kicks off Friday evening at North Bend State Park where mobility and visually impaired participants will take the field in numerous endeavors. Friday’s activities feature a free concert by the Midnight Outlaws, a Ritchie County-based southern rock band, with the bulk...
Roof replacement to cause limited parking at a Fayette County parking lot
FAYETTE COUNTY, WV (WVNS) — For two weeks, parking will be limited at a parking lot in Fayette County due to a roof replacement at a nearby building. According to a post on the Fayette County Commission – WV’s Facebook page, there will be limited parking for the next two weeks at the E Maple […]
Joathan Rivera signed by the West Virginia Black Bears of the MLB Draft League
PITTSBURGH, Pa. – Point Park's Joathan Rivera has been signed by the West Virginia Black Bears of the MLB Draft League. "First of all I am thankful to God for blessing me with this opportunity. I am especially grateful for my family, Coach Torres and the coaching staff for believing in me and supporting me along the journey along with my teammates," said Rivera. "I am committed to do my best out there competing and doing what I most love to do, which is having fun on the field and playing the sport that has opened up many doors and brought me great experiences."
Man arrested, accused of selling drugs to youths
PUTNAM COUNTY, W.Va. (WSAZ) - A man from Putnam County was arrested for allegedly selling drugs to youths in the Buffalo community, the town’s police chief said Wednesday. Dickie Weaver, who’s from Buffalo, faces three counts of delivery of a controlled substance to a witness. Police say Weaver...
Corporal Joshua Wickline and K9 Nala: two sidekicks with an amazing tracking story
SMITHERS, WV (WVNS) – Corporal Joshua Wickline has seen his fair share of action in his now 5 years of service. His hard work paid off, being named “favorite law enforcement officer in the county” several times by his peers and the people he serves. Recently, Wickline decided to try his hands with something new: […]
Muggies chased away by rain
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) -The 4th heat wave of the season had legs on Wednesday with a surprise 90 day in the River Cities of Huntington-Ashland-Ironton. Turned out just enough afternoon sun broke through the tropical cloud deck for our 26th day of ninety degree heat. That heat helped to foster scattered afternoon and evening showers and thunderstorms. Both the Wellston and Eleanor fairgrounds saw a healthy downpour pass. While all showers stayed well behaved, the notion that the overnight tropical air could incite a slow moving downpour with pockets of localized high water is not far-fetched. So until the first light of day, let’s not let our guard down! Be vigilant if a downpour with thunder stalls in southern sections.
Public Alert Issued After Foreign Meat, Poultry Illegally Shipped to Ohio
According to the USDA meat and poultry products from this country aren't even eligible to be exported to the United States. A public health alert was just issued by the USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) after a routine inspection found illegal meat and poultry products. As far as...
West Virginia Weather Update: Isolated Showers, Cooler Temperatures Ahead
Charleston, WV – Drier weather is set to return to the lowlands of West Virginia, while a few showers or storms might linger along the mountains today. This pattern shift brings a quieter finish to the workweek for many residents. According to the US National Weather Service in Charleston, a front to the south will provide a focus for isolated showers and storms this weekend into early next week.
The body of a man who rescued his son is found in a West Virginia lake
SUTTON, W.Va. (AP) — The body of a man has been recovered from a West Virginia lake after he rescued his son who had gone into the water, authorities said. The body of Kevaughn Jamar Montgomery, 25, of Charleston, was found in Sutton Lake on Tuesday night, the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources said […]
Mountaineer Food Bank announced Kanawha County Produce Market
CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Mountaineer Food Bank has announced Kanawha County Produce Market event to be held this Friday. The event, which will be exclusive to residents of Kanawha County, will take place on Friday, July 19, 2024, from 1:00pm to 6:00pm. The free event will offer a variety of fresh produce options to residents […]
Tyler Mountain Volunteer Fire Department making changes due to community concerns
KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. (WCHS) — A month after nearly a dozen firefighters resigned from a Kanawha County fire station, questions about the future of the department remain as they are trying to get back on their feet. The firefighters who walked out said they had no choice but to...
State Fair of West Virginia to host school supply drive
FAIRLEA, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The State Fair of West Virginia, in collaboration with Communities in Schools of Greenbrier County (CISGC), will hold a school supply drive on Monday, August 12, 2024, during the 99th Annual State Fair. Fairgoers who bring three different school supply items or two hygiene products will enjoy gate admission and carnival […]
Babydog Charms The Crowd At The RNC Convention
West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice (R) had just started his address at the Republican National Convention when the crowd started chanting “Babydog! Babydog! Babydog!” Babydog is Justice’s four-year-old, 60-pound English bulldog and she knew it was her time to shine. “I know that a lot of you want to meet my little buddy,” he said, […] The post Babydog Charms The Crowd At The RNC Convention appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
WV’s sales tax holiday quickly approaching, Meadowbrook Mall offering free gift card
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - West Virginia’s sales tax holiday is coming up in just a few weeks, and the Meadowbrook Mall has a special offer as part of the holiday to help with back-to-school shopping. From August 2nd through the 5th, there is no sales tax on a variety...
Kentucky farm recalls 6,900 pounds of hot dogs shipped to Ohio, West Virginia
The federal Food Safety and Inspection Service is concerned that some of the recalled hot dogs may be in restaurants’ or hotels’ refrigerators or freezers. Restaurants and hotels are urged not to serve the products.
West Virginia tourism is booming, but how does this affect housing?
MINDEN, WV (WVNS) – Many travel to the Mountain State for tourism attractions and to simply vacation, but there are problems that come with growing tourism. With tourism drawing many to visit and even move to West Virginia to start businesses, concerns and issues that can come with that were discussed at a roundtable at […]
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