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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.
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.
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,...
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.
Wheeling's SMART Center relocates to historic warehouse, expands offerings
WHEELING, W.Va. — A new SMART Center location is set to be open this Friday in downtown Wheeling. The SMART Center that will be celebrating its 30th anniversary this year will now open at 1410 Main Street. It was previously located in Centre Market. Owners Libby and Robert Strong...
Local families stay cool at community pools
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - The Mid-Ohio Valley is expected to see hot temperatures through Tuesday evening. On Monday WTAP meteorologists put in advisories for Monday and Tuesday due to the intense heat. With the summer being as hot as it has been so far many local families are finding a...
Free Narcan training in Marshall County this week
MARSHALL COUNTY, W.Va. (WTRF) – The Marshall County Family Resource Network (FRN) is hosting a free Narcan training this week. RISE Coordinator, Charlene Rine, says there has been an uptick in overdoses in the area, which is what inspired this training. Rine will be the instructor and says knowing how to administer Narcan is just […]
Parkersburg woman charged with malicious wounding for shooting husband on dare
PARKERSBURG — A Parkersburg woman was charged with malicious wounding after allegedly shooting her husband because he dared her. Parkersburg Police responded Saturday to a report of a shooting at an address on Rayon Drive, according to a release from the department. Bendi Hope Tucker, no age listed, 1511...
Gas line break causes brief evacuation of 2 streets in New Martinsville
WETZEL COUNTY, W.Va. (WTRF) – Wetzel County EMA Director Steve Yoho tells 7NEWS that a medium pressure gas line was broken Monday evening in New Martinsville. The break caused a temporary evacuation of residents on James St and Rebecca St. The gas company arrived on scene and was able to shut it off. After checking […]
RecycleBalls opens national location in Belington
BELINGTON, W.Va (WDTV) - A national recycling initiative has officially relocated their base of operations to Barbour County. RecycleBalls is a country-wide initiative to recycle and reuse tennis balls. The group celebrated their West Virginia grand opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony on July 12th. The initiative first began in...
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