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Pa. woman shares insights on her 98-day hike across the Appalachian National Scenic Trail
A Pennsylvania woman had her two daughters drive her to Georgia and let her off on a trail. She willingly solo-hiked all the way back to the Keystone State, and then kept on going north into Maine. It was part of a Somerset County woman’s quest to hike all 2,197 miles of the...
Washington Commanders sign new QB
ASHBURN, Va. — When the Washington Commanders suit up for their second preseason game against the Miami Dolphins on Saturday, there may be a new quarterback taking snaps. The Commanders announced Thursday that Trace McSorley has joined the team. The Ashburn, Virginia native played high school football at Briar...
50 paraprofessionals get free tuition at UDC to finish degrees while working in the classroom
D.C. celebrated the first class of its Apprenticeship in Teaching program Wednesday, which allows 50 veteran paraprofessionals to continue working in city classrooms while completing their education at the University of the District of Columbia, cost free, to become certified teachers in D.C. public schools. Devin Jones, who is entering...
2 people shot, nearly a dozen homes damaged in Southeast DC shooting
FOX 5 EXCLUSIVE - Two people were shot, nearly a dozen homes have damage from bullet holes and police have made no arrests after a wild shootout in Southeast D.C. A teenage girl and a woman were among those injured in the shooting. According to police, they showed up at the hospital on their own. They are expected to be ok.
ARC of MOV speaks on “National ABLE Savings Day”
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - State treasurer Riley Moore commemorated Wednesday as the first “National ABLE Savings Day” to raise awareness of ABLE Programs. The day is also intended to encourage employers, advocates, and individuals with disabilities to explore the ways the savings program helps those with disabilities to become more financially independent.
Another comfy night; chance for showers to end the week
Tonight features mostly clear skies and temperatures dipping back into the upper 50s. Once again, it’s the perfect evening to enjoy outside for dinner or if you’re checking out the Jimmy Fortune concert here at the State Fair of West Virginia! Perhaps even give the air conditioner a break with a light northerly breeze once […]
Senator Capito brings federal highway administrator to tour Corridor H project
U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), who has long pushed for federal funding for Corridor H, brought Federal Highway Administrator Shailen Bhatt to West Virginia on Tuesday to see how the project is going and the challenges that remain.
Little Caesars’ Pizza Paws campaign achieves $30,000 fundraising goal for K-9 units
WEST VIRGINIA (LOOTPRESS) – The 2024 Little Caesars Pizza Paws campaign has successfully reached its $30,000 fundraising goal. The campaign’s mission was to provide 200 police K-9 handlers across West Virginia and neighboring states with portable medical kits. These kits, equipped with essential supplies, are designed to stabilize K-9s in medical emergencies, ensuring the safety […]
Wawa breaks ground on Inwood location
INWOOD, W.VA- Excitement was brewing in Inwood Wednesday with the ground breaking ceremony for the new Wawa gas station, the company’s first in the Mountain State. “We have been looking to come to West Virginia for 5 to 6 years now and that day is finally here.” Said John Poplawski, Vice President & Chief Real Estate Officer for Wawa. “Each one of these locations is a 7.5 million dollar investment. We are going to employ 140 local contractors and once we’re open, we will have 30 to 35 people working at each store.”
North Fork Shenandoah River continue experiencing excessive algal growth
STRASBURG, Va. (WHSV)—The North Fork of the Shenandoah River is again experiencing excessive algal growth, which is restricting full use of the river for fishing and swimming. The Virginia Department of Health’s (VDH) algal mat alert spans approximately 11 miles of the river from Deer Rapids to the Town...
DC launches teacher apprenticeship program
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — Fifty paraprofessionals are now on their way to getting a bachelor’s degree, thanks to a new program in the District. On Wednesday, the Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) officially welcomed its first cohort into the Apprenticeship in Teaching Program. The new program helps train paraprofessionals to become […]
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