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Drought and extreme heat negatively impacts local farms
HINTON, WV (WVNS) – Farmers rely on rain during the summer season to produce crops, to ensure their livestock have plenty to eat and drink, and to make their living. However, the ongoing drought all across our region is massively complicating things. One local farmer, Mark Meador, told 59News how this drought has affected his […]
Strong thunderstorms expected Tuesday night in WV, OH and KY
(WOWK) – We are seeing oppressive heat to start the work week, but StormTracker 13 Meteorologists predict a cold front will bring some relief later this week. Starting Tuesday evening strong thunderstorms will start to pass through the region bringing in the potential for heavy rain, high winds and hail. Take a look at the […]
West Virginia Dem candidates spend little as summer campaigns kick off
The first campaign finance reports since May’s primary election were filed this week, showing that Republicans in nearly all contested state-level races are vastly outspending and outraising their Democratic opponents. The reports cover a two-month period between April 29 and June 30, meaning they include about two weeks of information before the May 14 primary, […] The post West Virginia Dem candidates spend little as summer campaigns kick off appeared first on West Virginia Watch.
U.S. House committee advances bill that would halt application of new silica dust rule
The U.S. House Appropriations Committee voted last week to advance an appropriations bill for the federal Department of Labor that contains a provision to block the implementation of a newly finalized rule meant to limit coal miners’ exposure to dangerous silica dust. The bill previously passed a subcommittee and, on Wednesday, passed the full Appropriations Committee 31-25 with no amendments that […] The post U.S. House committee advances bill that would halt application of new silica dust rule appeared first on Virginia Mercury.
Update: Weather alert for strong thunderstorms in Fayette Ridges early Tuesday evening
An updated report was issued from the National Weather Service on Tuesday at 4:35 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 5 p.m. for Fayette Ridges. Residents can anticipate wind gusts of up to 50 mph. "At 4:35 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm 7 miles northeast of Brookhaven, or 9...
Pierpont’s Maker Camp looks to teach students about ‘STREAM’ learning
Pierpont Community & Technical College is hosting its Maker Camp for the fifth year in a row which looks to take grant funding and teach middle and high school students about STREAM education—which stands for Science, Technology, Reading/Writing, Engineering/Entrepreneurship, Arts and Design, and Math.
Multiple Fairmont United Methodist Churches to restructure
FAIRMONT W.Va (WDTV) - In Fairmont, some of the area’s most historic houses of worship will be getting a different look soon. Central, Trinity and Meadowdale United Methodist churches have been beacons of their community for decades. Yet, since the COVID pandemic, they have faced multiple problems. Brad Bennett,...
Pierpont Community & Technical College hosts its first Future Nurse Academy
This week, Pierpont Community & Technical College received a grant that it's used to start up its Future Nurse Academy, a three-day program geared toward rising juniors and seniors from local area high schools.
Pennsylvania Man Arrested in Fatal Shooting of Homeless Man on Wiles Road in Coral Springs
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – Coral Springs police have made an arrest in the killing of 28-year-old Kinolee Gardner – a homeless man found shot dead in front of a business on Wiles Road on July 2. Police announced Tuesday the arrest of 25-year-old Christian Isaiah Davis in Uniontown, Pa., which is southeast of Pittsburgh. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Davis is charged with murder in the first degree with a firearm, according to a warrant. Police said in a statement that Davis confessed to the killing. He was taken to Fayette County Jail, pending extradition back...
FIRST ALERT: Heat wave ends as frontal system arrives
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - Good morning NCWV! We still have this heat wave to deal with for today with high temperatures still in the low to mid 90s in the lowlands and the mid to high 80s in the higher elevations. Fortunately we have this frontal system moving into our area and start to cool us down as soon as we get into the late afternoon and evening bringing us rainfall and storms. Unfortunately however, these storms do have the potential to be severe today, with damaging winds being the main concern with wind gusts forecasted for up to 45MPH. There are also a few chances for hail, but those chances remain unlikely. These rain showers and storms will carry on throughout tomorrow as well and are forecasted to be less severe with the only concern being once again those damaging winds which are forecasted to get up to 35MPH. It’s not all bad however, with those high temperatures dropping all the way down to the low to mid 80s in the lowlands and the mid to high 70s for the higher elevations. Daniel Niemasz has all of this and more on your First Alert Forecast.
EDC Tactical Offers Variety of Goods for Firearms, Outdoors Enthusiasts in Bridgeport Area
Starting your own business can be a daunting task but it’s also one that likely is made easier when it involves something you are passionate about. “I’ve wanted to be a business owner for quite some time now,” Cavrich said. “I decided to take my passion for guns and go with it. Firearms, I grew up around them, hunted a little bit, fished, stuff like that. I wanted to provide another option for someone in Bridgeport to come to.”
Vehicles Destroyed, Passengers all Transported Due to Fire on I-79 that Stopped Traffic for Several Hours
The cause of a fire that destroyed a large motor home and the passenger vehicle that it was towing, as well as in what vehicle it started, is unknown, Bridgeport Deputy Chief Greg Pigg said. The fire in question was called into the Harrison-Taylor 911 Office at 2:08 p.m. Monday,...
Tygart Lake Marina to close early due to water levels
GRAFTON, W.Va (WDTV) - Due to the unusually low water levels currently affecting Tygart Lake, the marina will be closing earlier than anticipated this season, officials said. Those with boats and jet skis at the marina are required to remove them from their assigned dock slips by the end of the day on Sunday, July 28th.
Roane County bypass to open to traffic ahead of schedule
ROANE COUNTY, W.Va. (WCHS) — A major construction project in Roane County is set to open ahead of schedule. The Scott Miller Hill Bypass on U.S. 33 near Spencer will open to traffic Thursday, according to a news release from the West Virginia Department of Transportation. The opening will be two months earlier than originally planned.
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