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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.
First responders ready for work on Labor Day in Frederick County
FREDERICK, Md. (DC News Now) — Labor Day is a day to recognize workers and their achievements, and although people like first responders still clock into work, they say don’t mind not taking the day off. “It’s much like any other day at the firehouse,” Mike Webb, captain of the Independent Hose Company Station, said. […]
Sick cannibal killer Hadden Clark sent 'sympathy card' to victim Laura Houghteling's family with twisted offer
A new documentary reveals the gruesome details of cannibalistic crimes committed by two brothers, including Hadden Clark, who apparently sent his victim's family a card after she went missing, offering gardening services and a bagel to the grieving bunch
New ‘flex posts’ on Dual Highway section of Route 40 designed to promote traffic safety in Hagerstown
HAGERSTOWN, Md. (DC News Now) — City officials are working with Maryland highway engineers to get drivers to slow down. Traffic safety has been a major concern on the section of Dual Highway, Route 40, that approaches downtown Hagerstown. The section east of downtown has been exceptionally dangerous, according to residents. Adelion Schleigh lives on […]
Oakdale football preview: Defending champ Bears are bent on repeating feat
Oakdale football had a simple motto last year: #Finish. It came about after the Bears fell in the 2022 Class 3A title game. Not only did Oakdale finish, it excelled in an undefeated season that ended with the school’s second state title. Now, the Bears have a new motto. “This year, it’s #Repeat,” senior linebacker Jamie McCathran said. “We’re really repping that and trying to go back-to-back.” ...
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