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Former executive of Virginia benefit program charged with stealing $4.8 million
A Virginia man was arrested this week and charged with embezzling more than $4.8 million from a Virginia-based birth-injury program. John Hunter Raines, 38, of Providence Forge, was the chief financial officer and deputy director of the Richmond-based Virginia Birth-Related Neurological Injury Compensation Program. Raines was arrested Thursday and has...
Staunton: SDDA names Traipse CEO Darren Smith new executive director
The Staunton Downtown Development Association has named a new executive director, Darren Smith, the founder and CEO of Traipse Public Benefit Corporation, the developer of the Traipse smartphone app and other tools for local businesses. Smith will be the third executive director at the SDDA this year. Greg Beam stepped...
Cavaliers Scrimmage Nitro, Ready for Friday
CHARMCO- We are officially in game week and for the Greenbrier West Cavaliers, that is A-okay with them. Greenbrier West scrimmaged Nitro this past Friday night in what was the final preseason action before they open their 2024 campaign this Friday, Aug. 30 at Pendleton County. With just several players and contributors back from last […] The post Cavaliers Scrimmage Nitro, Ready for Friday appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Galax police looking for missing 61-year-old
GALAX, Va. (WSET) — The Galax Police Department said they are looking for a missing 61-year-old in a Facebook post on Sunday. Police said they are looking for missing 61-year-oldKaren Ann Dickerson. Police describe Dickerson as 5'8, 161 lbs, with grey hair, and brown eyes. Dickerson was last seen...
Southwest Virginia Bee Festival Draws Thousands to Elmwood Park for Sweet Celebration
ROANOKE, Va. – Elmwood Park was abuzz with excitement as thousands of people attended the inaugural Southwest Virginia Bee Festival on Saturday. The event, celebrating the vital role of bees in our ecosystem, showcased the city’s commitment to its bee-friendly reputation. The festival, co-hosted by the Roanoke Valley...
New Life Church Announces 9th Annual Labor Day Fireworks Blast
Pickaway, Ohio — New Life Church is gearing up for its highly anticipated 9th Annual Fireworks Blast, set to light up the skies on September 1, 2024. The free, family-friendly event will run from 4:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., with gates opening at 4:00 p.m. at 7766 Stoutsville Pike.
Appalachian Power issues warning about water levels downstream of Claytor and Leesville Dams
Appalachian Power wants boaters, kayakers, tubers, and other recreational users downstream of Claytor and Leesville dams to know water levels on the New and Roanoke rivers could rise rapidly starting at 7 a.m., Monday August 26, and continue to fluctuate through the week. The National Weather Service is calling for...
Clear and calm tonight; a toasty start to next week
Sunday evening looks great for last-minute outdoor plans: temps in the 80s/70s under mostly sunny skies. The sun setting won’t change much as we continue to see mostly clear skies for the remainder of tonight. Temps will also continue to cool further down as they drop into the 60s. Monday shouldn’t see any troubles in […]
WVSSAC Eliminates post-season baseball sectional play
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) — The West Virginia high school baseball post season will not have sectional play in 2025. The decision, according to a press release, was approved by the WVSSAC Board of Directors and was unanimously supported by the baseball coaches committee. Accordnig to the press release: “Each region will be divided into two […]
Gov. Justice, WV DCR celebrate hiring milestones with 52 additional graduates
CHARLESTON, WV (WVDN) — Gov. Jim Justice and the West Virginia Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation (WV DCR) announced a major achievement for West Virginia correctional facilities with the graduation of 52 new officers and staff. This year, WV DCR has welcomed a total of 429 graduates into its ranks, nearly equaling the total amount in […] The post Gov. Justice, WV DCR celebrate hiring milestones with 52 additional graduates appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
West Virginia extends drought State of Emergency
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – The State of Emergency for the ongoing drought has been extended, according to West Virginia Governor Jim Justice. The governor’s office says the extension impacts all 55 counties and will go on for another 30 days. Officials with Justice’s office say the U.S. Drought Monitor indicates “extreme, severe and moderate” drought […]
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