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Wild Appalachia: Burnsville Lake Night Bass Tournament
BURNSVILLE, W.Va. (WCHS) — Fish are just like most of us in that they prefer cooler temperatures with some shade. Even warm water species such as bass aren't a fan of the blistering sun. "Fish don't have eyelids so when the sun is out like it has been this...
Cancer survivor makes stop in Charleston on 50 state hospital tour
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — This week was an emotional moment after a breast cancer survivor from South Carolina visited CAMC Women and Children's Hospital. "Cancer is a diagnosis, not a death sentence," Agnes Judge said. Through her whole life, Agnes said she would find multiple lumps on her body, but...
West Virginia delegate says “it’s time for Biden to withdraw from the Presidential race”
A West Virginia delegate has said "it's time" for President Joe Biden withdraw from the Presidential race. Delegate Kayla Young, a Democrat from Kanawha County, posted on her social media a statement saying the national Democratic Party is on the wrong path.
Advocates want tobacco prevention, cessation funding on the agenda for WV special session
A coalition of health care organizations is again calling on West Virginia leaders to increase state funding for tobacco prevention. In a letter Wednesday, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, along with the West Virginia Dental Association, West Virginia Hospital Association and the West Virginia State Medical Association asked Gov. Jim Justice to include […] The post Advocates want tobacco prevention, cessation funding on the agenda for WV special session appeared first on West Virginia Watch.
Ohio Producer Recalls Cucumbers Over Listeria Risk
WILLARD, Ohio — Out of an abundance of caution, Wiers Farm Inc. is voluntarily recalling a limited number of whole cucumbers with a pack date of June 5, 2024, and bagged salad cucumbers with a pack date of June 5, 2024, and June 6, 2024, due to possible contamination with listeria monocytogenes.
WV DoHS launches new tool to help staff with abuse, neglect cases
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – The West Virginia Department of Human Services is getting ready to launch a new tool to help improve their centralized intake system for abuse and neglect. The DoHS says they’ve partnered with the non-profit Evident Change – formerly known as the National Council on Crime & Delinquency and the Children’s Research […]
Four indicted on federal firearms charges in West Virginia
CLARKSBURG, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A federal grand jury has indicted four individuals on firearms charges, according to U.S. Attorney William Ihlenfeld. Todd M. Houston, 35, of Morgantown, and Kayla N. Taylor, 33, of Montrose, face charges related to a conspiracy to straw purchase firearms in Monongalia County. According to court documents, Taylor allegedly falsified documents […]
Gov. Justice orders flags to be flown at half-staff on Saturday, July 20, in honor of former Delegate Tom Azinger
CHARLESTON, WV (WVDN) — Gov. Jim Justice has ordered all United States and West Virginia flags at the Capitol Complex and state-owned facilities in Wood County to be displayed at half-staff from dawn to dusk on Saturday, July 20, 2024, in commemoration of the life and service of former West Virginia Delegate, Thomas Albert Azinger. “Cathy […] The post Gov. Justice orders flags to be flown at half-staff on Saturday, July 20, in honor of former Delegate Tom Azinger appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Christopher Anthony O’Dell sentenced to prison on drug crimes
PUTNAM COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Christopher Anthony O’Dell, 39, of Hurricane, has been sentenced to four years and nine months in prison, followed by three years of supervised release, for his involvement in the distribution of significant quantities of methamphetamine and fentanyl. O’Dell admitted his participation in a drug trafficking organization (DTO) responsible for distributing […]
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