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Marshall University alumnus Allen Hager pledges $1 million toward Marshall For All, Marshall Forever program
Marshall University has announced a pledge of $1 million from alumnus Allen Hager in support of the Marshall For All, Marshall Forever program. “I am delighted to receive such a generous financial commitment from Mr. Hager in support of Marshall For All,” said Marshall’s President Brad D. Smith. “Beyond the incredible financial support, Allen is a role model and invaluable thought partner for me and the campus community. As an alum, he has seen the transformational power of Marshall firsthand – and he uniquely understands and appreciates what his contribution means to the next generation of Marshall students.”
Remembering the Tragedy in the Mountains: Two years later
EASTERN KENTUCKY (WOWK) – It has been two years since torrential flooding swept through Eastern Kentucky, killing more than 40 people across multiple counties. The heavy rainfall began on July 25, 2022, and continued through July 30, 2022. According to the National Weather Service, a total of 24 flash flood warnings were issued between July […]
Wayne County woman dies in overnight fire
KENOVA, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A Wayne County woman has passed away as a result of a fire early Friday morning. The West Virginia State Fire Marshal reports that, at around 3:00am on the morning of Friday, July 26, 2024, a residential fire occurred in the 1700 Block of Poplar Street in the Kenova area. Authorities […]
Braley Care Homes on First Look at Four
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - Chris Braley, owner of Braley Care Homes, stopped by First Look at Four to talk about the unveiling of the Dementia Experience Trailer in Saint Albans, West Virginia. This segment is sponsored content and not a product of WSAZ news. If you are interested in a...
50 Kanawha County educators selected for free master’s program through WVU
SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — 50 educators in Kanawha County flocked to South Charleston High School Friday afternoon to be recognized for being selected for a paid-for master’s degree from West Virginia University. WVU President Gordon Gee recognized the 50 teachers that applied and were selected to receive the...
East Bank Pioneers to play on Calvert Field this year
KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. (WSAZ) - After some devastating news last week, the East Bank Pioneers will now be able to play home games on their own field. Following a meeting with the superintendent, facility directors, and two board members, Head Football Coach David Peters made it happen. “He did listen...
Bonnie’s Bus to offer mammograms in Hamlin, Clay, Grantsville, and Clarksburg
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Bonnie’s Bus mobile mammography unit will visit Lincoln, Clay, Calhoun, and Harrison counties offering three-dimensional (3D) digital screening mammograms and breast care education to women. A service of WVU Medicine-WVU Hospitals and the WVU Cancer Institute, Bonnie’s Bus will be at:
West Virginia business owner charged by feds
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WV News) — A federal grand jury in Charleston this week returned an indictment charging a West Virginia man with not paying employment taxes and not filing his personal tax returns. According to the indictment, since 1994, Dean Dawson, of Hurricane, owned and operated Real Property Consulting...
Dr. Rahul Gupta returns to Charleston for WV Health Right tour
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – The director of the Office of National Drug Policy was back in his old stomping grounds Thursday. Dr. Rahul Gupta toured West Virginia Health Right’s recently expanded East End Clinic in Charleston. The organization opened the upgraded facility in June with the goal of improving healthcare access to underserved people in […]
Lewis-Upshur Animal Control pleads for help, hosting emergency adoption event
BUCKHANNON, W.Va (WDTV) - The Lewis-Upshur Animal Control Facility is pleading for the public’s help in adopting its animals. The pound is overflowing after record numbers of dogs and cats have been surrendered and seized, officials said, and if the animals are not adopted, some will lose their lives. Their normal rescue partners are also full, so cats and dogs are not being moved, they said.
Bridgeport welcomes new Director of Human Resources
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - Amanda Woody may be new to the city of Bridgeport, but she’s no stranger to social work. Prior to making the move to Bridgeport, Woody spent time with the Upshur County Sheriff’s Office building an impressive resume. However recently, she was named Bridgeport’s new Director of Human Resources, hoping to make her mark in the position she knew she couldn’t let pass.