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Summersville Academic Complex commemorates the start of construction with Masonic Cornerstone Laying Ceremony
GLADE CREEK, W.Va. – “It has been a long time coming and we are happy to get this started,” said Nicholas County Board of Education member Roy Moose, while attending Saturday’s Masonic Lodge Cornerstone Laying Ceremony for the new K-8 Summersville Academic Complex. The age-old ceremony was held at the school’s Glade Creek location, and presided over by Nicholas County Superintendent of Schools Terrence Beam.
Academy Award-winning actress Halle Berry on Inside West Virginia Politics
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) — On this week’s episode of Inside West Virginia Politics, we talk about menopause, prepare for the Chicago Democratic National Convention, discuss the goal of KidNuz and talk about the Breath of Life Walk. In Segment One, we talk to Academy Award Winning Actress Halle Berry and WV Senator Shelley Moore Capito […]
Fall-like weather in August may challenge record low temperatures
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — After a summer featuring more than 40 days over 90-degrees, Mother Nature is giving us a nice reprieve this week. Tuesday had an October feel with plentiful low clouds drifting from north to south following the wind flow. Those clouds kept temperatures below 75 degrees...
Plane makes emergency landing at W.Va. International Yeager Airport
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — UPDATED, 9:14 p.m. 8/20/24:. West Virginia International Yeager Airport workers said the runway has reopened after a plane had to make an emergency landing on Tuesday evening. Paige Withrow, a spokeswoman for the airport, said that shortly after 6 p.m., a pilot had to make...
Bridgeport Looks to Make Return Trip to Charleston as Youthful Cheer Squad Putting in Preseason Work
Although you will see Bridgeport High School’s 2024-25 cheerleading squad at plenty of sporting activities in the weeks and months ahead, the team’s main round of competition will not begin until November. It is on Nov. 9, at Lincoln High School, that regional competition for Class AAA Region...
Reviving West Virginia’s Downtowns
Throughout the Mountain State, revitalization efforts are bringing new life to downtown areas, helping transform them into vibrant hubs of community and commerce. Organizations like Main Street Martinsburg (MSM), RenewAll and Charleston Urban Works (CUW) are working to better their downtown areas with help from volunteers, sponsors and organizational partners.
Thurmond no longer least used Amtrak station in West Virginia
MONTGOMERY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Amtrak ridership in West Virginia reached a total of 31,943 passengers during Fiscal Year 2023, with trains serving ten stations across the state. Amtrak operates up to four trains per day in West Virginia, including the long-distance Capitol Limited and Cardinal routes, which connect residents to major cities like Chicago, Washington, […]
Innovative Solutions: Philanthropy in Action
Navigating the complex landscape of economic issues and societal challenges requires more than a one-size-fits-all approach. Philanthropy, though not always the first solution that comes to mind, plays a crucial role in addressing these multifaceted issues. Broadband. In addition to the work Generation West Virginia (GWV) does to address workforce...
The Canteen is Now Open for Business at Eastpointe
The opening of one of the most highly anticipated local restaurants in recent memory has taken place at the Eastpointe Shopping Plaza in Clarksburg. Late last week, The Canteen had a soft opening followed by an official opening for business. The hours listed were from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on.
Logan Middle School to start classes Wednesday
LOGAN, W.Va. — Students in Logan County Schools started the new year Monday with the exception of those who attend Logan Middle School. The year for those students will start Wednesday after construction operations during the summer months. Deputy Logan County School Superintendent Josh Brumfield said they needed a...
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