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United Mine Workers host annual Labor Day rally in West Virginia
RACINE, WV (WOWK) — Labor Day officially marks the traditional kick-off of the fall campaign season, even though many candidates have been campaigning for months. And that was true Monday at an annual labor rally in Boone County. Labor Day barbeques and political stumping seem to go hand-in-hand every two years, and this year was […]
West Virginia voters will consider amendment to ban physician-assisted suicide
A controversial amendment to prevent physician-assisted suicide will be up for voters in November to decide. If this is approved, West Virginia would be the first state in the nation to formally do so.
West Virginia Veterans’ Home Loan Mortgage Program to launch in September 2024
CHARLESTON, WV (WVNS) — A new mortgage loan program was introduced in the Mountain State for West Virginia veterans. According to a press release, the signing of Senate Bill 261, which Governor Justice signed into law in 2024, helped create the West Virginia Veterans’ Home Loan Mortgage Program which will help veterans in West Virginia […]
Tourism at southern West Virginia national parks boosts local economy with $96.5 million in spending
GLEN JEAN, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Tourism at three national parks in southern West Virginia has significantly bolstered the local economy, contributing $96.5 million in 2023, according to a recent report by the National Park Service (NPS). The report highlights that the spending by the 1.9 million visitors to New River Gorge National Park and Preserve, […]
‘Moving full steam ahead:’ On Labor Day, official hopes for a safer future for miners
This Labor Day, as a new federal rule is being rolled out to prevent deadly black lung disease in miners, Christopher Williamson is remembering the coal miners who fought for the creation of his agency and who weren’t afforded the protections that current and future workers hopefully will. Williamson, assistant secretary for the Mine Safety […]
Attorney General Morrisey Warns College Students of Identity Theft Risks
CHARLESTON, WV (WVDN) — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is urging college students to be cautious as another school year begins and sensitive information is shared. College is the first time many young adults are in charge of their own personal affairs, which makes them susceptible to scammers. Identity thieves may take advantage of students’ newfound […] The post Attorney General Morrisey Warns College Students of Identity Theft Risks appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Who is working on Labor Day?
HINTON, WV (WVNS) – Many people are fortunate to have Labor Day off. After all it is intended to be a day free of labor, right? Because Labor Day is such a busy travel holiday, as well as the unofficial last day of summer, there must be people working. Jonathan Lipscomb, a park naturalist at […]
Annual Kids’ Classic Festival opens at Beckley Little League field
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — The annual Kids’ Classic Festival opened in Beckley on Monday, September 2, 2024, at the Beckley Little League field with a Home Run Derby. Beckley Events Director Jill Moorefield, who plans the festival, said activities are planned throughout the week at Leisure Lanes, Salvation Army, Pottery Place and other local places. […]
Campers at Camp Meeting on the Greenbrier enjoy comfortable conditions
HINTON, WV (WVNS) – The Labor Day weekend camp featured the Mark Dubbeld Family and River’s Edge providing the Worship music, along with John Wishon delivering the sermons. They also held Greenbrier’s Got Talent for anyone who wanted to get up and try their hand at singing. Camp president Jeff Chambers tells us that this […]
5th annual Great Beckley Beer Festival raises funds to support a good cause
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) – The Great Beckley Beer Festival is helping a lot more than local breweries. The 5th annual Great Beckley Beer Festival took over the Beckley Intermodal Gateway. Beer vendors were serving up different styles of a bit of everything from craft beer to ciders to seltzers. Beer Festival Co-organizer and co-founder of the […]
Woman attacks father and son
PUTNAM COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A woman is facing charges after she attacked her father and son when told to leave because she wasn’t allowed in the home. On Saturday, August 24, 2024, at approximately 1:09 AM, Putnam County 911 received a call about a disturbance at 42 Cedar Circle in Scott Depot, West Virginia. […]
Secretary of State Mac Warner Reports 1,113 New West Virginia Business Registrations for August 2024
Charleston, W.Va. (WVDN) – The WV Secretary of State’s Office registered 1,113 new businesses statewide during August according to Secretary of State Mac Warner. Wayne County led the state in the percentage of new business growth with a total of 22 new business registrations, a 1.78% increase. The Secretary of State’s Business Division reported that Raleigh, Hardy, Fayette […] The post Secretary of State Mac Warner Reports 1,113 New West Virginia Business Registrations for August 2024 appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
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