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ZMM Architects and Engineers hosts 17 college interns for real-world experience
CHARLESTON — Seventeen college students from various institutions are gaining practical experience this summer through internships with ZMM Architects and Engineers. At ZMM, interns collaborate with other students and professional staff, applying classroom knowledge to real-world projects. These experiences benefit communities across the region. The interns are working at...
Urgent Search Underway for Missing 75-Year-Old Man with Dementia in Orlando
The Orlando Police Department has issued an urgent alert regarding Miguel Vera, a 75-year-old resident with dementia, who has been reported missing since early this morning. Vera, described as a man of 5 feet 7 inches in height, weighing 150 pounds, with brown eyes and gray hair, was last seen in the vicinity of S. Kirkman Road and Raleigh Street around 2 a.m. He was notably wearing a blue shirt and black pants at the time of his disappearance, according to Orlando Police.
BBG Tech: The Cybersecurity Struggles of Small Rural Businesses in West Virginia
In the digital age, small businesses face many challenges, and for those located in rural areas like much of West Virginia, cybersecurity is a critical but often overlooked threat. With limited budgets and resources, these businesses are especially vulnerable to cyber attacks, which can have devastating consequences. This article explores the cybersecurity risks small rural businesses face, why they are targeted, and practical steps they can take to protect themselves. The reality is that these crimes may not be reported or seen in the news much, but the threat still exists, and business owners need to be aware.
High pressure settles into the area today
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - Good morning NCWV! As we come to the close of another work week we are greeted with higher temperatures and clearing skies as we move on throughout the weekend. We do have a few chances of rainfall in the more mountainous regions throughout the afternoon. Highs today are going to be in the mid to high 80s in the lowlands and the mid 70s in the higher elevations.
Smoke fills air following fire in Chesapeake
CHESAPEAKE, Ohio (WSAZ) - Firefighters are on the scene of a fire on Friday morning. Smoke and flames were reported at 71 Private Drive, 1949 County Road 35, officials say. The call to dispatchers came in around 7:50 a.m. Friday morning’s fire was a rekindle from a fire that started...
West Virginia asks Supreme Court to allow Medicaid to deny coverage for gender-affirming surgery
West Virginia will take its fight over whether its Medicaid program must cover gender-affirming surgeries to the Supreme Court, the state’s Republican attorney general announced Thursday. “Once again, the state of West Virginia is going to the U.S. Supreme Court,” Attorney General Patrick Morrisey said at a news conference...
‘Governor’s Arts Caravan’ to make stops in Richwood, Point Pleasant, and other areas
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The Governor’s Arts Caravan is coming to a town near you. The West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture and History (WVDACH) and the State Arts Office will host an upcoming arts caravan consisting of a series of five grant workshops around the state to discuss grant programs with artists and arts organizations.
Beshear’s PAC has raised $493,000, but given little so far to help other candidates
FRANKFORT — Gov. Andy Beshear’s political action committee raised $493,000 in its first six months, but so far it has made few contributions to fulfill its purpose of helping “good people” win closely-contested elections across the country. Through June 30 the Beshear PAC, named In This Together, has donated only $24,800 to candidates it has […]
W.Va. PSC probe into West Side gas outage seemingly gives pass to water company
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — A West Virginia Public Service Commission probe of a water leak that led to a massive natural gas service interruption in Charleston's West Side last November found no indication of a systemic failure by the West Virginia American Water Company. Some are puzzled by the findings after a similar PSC staff report also took Mountaineer Gas off the hook.