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Gov. Justice announces plan to call special session; details to be released Monday
CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) — Gov. Jim Justice announced today his plan to convene the West Virginia Legislature for a second special session this year, with the official date to be revealed on Monday. The Governor has been demanding a special session to deliver another personal income tax cut, implement a childcare tax credit, and address […]
Gov. Justice cuts ribbon on Chief Logan State Park Connector Trail, linking lodge to Hatfield-McCoy Trails system
LOGAN COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Gov. Jim Justice announced today the opening of the Chief Logan State Park Connector Trail, linking the lodge to the popular Hatfield-McCoy Trails system. This new 4.6-mile trail connects to the Bearwallow Trail, allowing riders to stay at the Chief Logan Lodge without trailering their units to the trails. It […]
Lawsuit calls for murals to be removed from Capitol due to illegal purchasing procedures, more
A lawsuit filed last week against several state officials and agencies is seeking to, among other things, remove a mural in the state Capitol that features a likeness to Babydog, Gov. Jim Justice’s pet bulldog and political prop. The lawsuit was filed Friday in Kanawha County Circuit Court on behalf of citizen Gregory Morris and […]
7th House district candidate Q&A: Charles Sheedy and Devon Tennant talk bullying, family violence and financial stress
When we visited northwestern West Virginia, students frequently said they’re worried about school and campus safety. Others interviewed in the region often brought up violence and threats, including bullying and family violence like domestic and child abuse. As part of Mountain State Spotlight’s “Citizens Agenda” approach to covering this year’s elections, we asked candidates for […] 7th House district candidate Q&A: Charles Sheedy and Devon Tennant talk bullying, family violence and financial stress appeared first on Mountain State Spotlight, West Virginia's civic newsroom.
Food Lion Feeds provides makeovers for pantries in WV and surrounding states
(LOOTPRESS) – Food Lion Feeds is currently transforming dozens of community food pantries across multiple states through its annual The Great Pantry Makeover initiative. The effort, now in its tenth year of operation, focuses on stocking food pantry locations and expanding food access as a means of addressing food insecurity. Through the initiative, over 900 […]
Capito Secures CDS Awards to Support Public Safety in West Virginia
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WVDN) – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced funding awards to several local law enforcement departments across West Virginia. These awards, which were secured through Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) requests made by Senator Capito in Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24), will be used to supplement equipment and training costs for […] The post Capito Secures CDS Awards to Support Public Safety in West Virginia appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Attorney General Morrisey, Multistate Coalition Asks Appeals Court to Revisit Challenge to Ohio School District Pronouns Policy
CHARLESTON, WV (WVDN) — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has joined a coalition of 22 attorneys general in asking the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit to rehear a challenge to an Ohio school district’s policies requiring students to use classmates’ preferred pronouns. In a 2-1 decision last month, the court ruled the Olentangy […] The post Attorney General Morrisey, Multistate Coalition Asks Appeals Court to Revisit Challenge to Ohio School District Pronouns Policy appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
WV School of Osteopathic Medicine invests in their students and West Virginia
LEWISBURG, WV (WVNS) – One local school is not only helping their students, but potentially the entire state as well. The West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine Foundation partnered with the Encova Foundation to donate $38,000 in awards to twelve WVSOM students. The scholarship amount per recipient ranges from $2,000 to $8,000. The Development Officer […]
Tourism at three parks in southern West Virginia contributes millions to local economy
GLEN JEAN, WV (WVNS) — A new report from the National Park Service shows a significant financial contribution from three parks in southern West Virginia. According to a press release from Eve West, Chief of Interpretation and Visitor Services, the report shows that approximately 1,900,000 visitors who came to the New River Gorge National Park […]
16th Annual West Virginia Chestnut Festival Sunday, Oct. 13, from 9 a.m.–7 p.m.
ROWLESBURG W.Va. (WVDN) – On Sunday, Oct. 13, the 16th West Virginia Chestnut Festival will begin at 9 a.m. with chestnuts roasting on an open fire in the beautiful Rowlesburg Community Park. Roasters will be firing up the coals since daybreak to be sure the fire is hot enough to cook those nuts to a […] The post 16th Annual West Virginia Chestnut Festival Sunday, Oct. 13, from 9 a.m.–7 p.m. appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
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