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West Virginia coal miner dies in Friday night accident, 4th mining fatality this year
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice issued the following statement on Friday night after learning about the death of a coal miner in Logan County. According to officials, Gary Chapman, 33, of South Williamson, Kentucky, passed away from injuries sustained Friday evening at the Mountaineer II Mine near Sharples, West Virginia. “When we lose a […]
Gubernatorial candidates weigh in on Justice’s tax cut proposal
CHARLESTON — Gov. Jim Justice proposed a new 5% cut in personal income tax rates less than four months before he walks out of the Governor’s Office for the last time, but it will be up to the next governor to implement that tax cut as well as craft the next general revenue budget.
Montana Leads the Nation in Pumpkin Spice Cravings This Fall
The crisp fall mornings and cool evenings have gotten people transforming into "fall mode" faster than the leaves can change color. Something about the brisk cool mornings makes people clamor for anything that reminds them of fall. For most that is the flavor of a pumpkin spice latte. But, it doesn't stop at just lattes. Budweiser has recently released a pumpkin spice-flavored hard seltzer. There is a new pumpkin spice vodka being released this fall, and Kit Kat is releasing a pumpkin spice miniature pie.
Non-profit serving up ‘thank yous’ to West Virginia first responders
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – With the anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attack just days away, a West Virginia non-profit is honoring the first responders who put their lives on the line on a regular basis. The non-profit, LifeBridge, has created a First Responders Meal Project to serve those who serve our communities. The […]
West Virginia National Guard program helps 58 high school students cross the graduation stage
KANAWHA COUNTY, WV (WOWK) – For many people, high school graduation isn’t something that even gets a second thought, but for at-risk youth, graduation is a step into a new life. On Friday, the West Virginia National Guard’s Mountaineer Challenge Academy South held its eighth graduation ceremony. This group of students includes 58 cadets who […]
Justice’s child care tax credit faces uphill battle, doesn’t address providers’ urgent needs
Kaitlin Persinger, who commuted from Barboursville to Charleston for work, couldn’t find child care for her son when she needed it, depending on her grandmother to help out. “Finding child care in that area and being able to get there in time to pick him up was something that I really struggled with,” she said. […]
NRGRDA announces launch of West Virginia Child Care Economic Impact Survey
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The New River Gorge Regional Development Authority has announced the launch of the West Virginia Child Care Economic Impact Survey. Announced in collaboration with the West Virginia Association of Regional Councils with support from the WV Economic Development Council, the survey will help to establish an economic snapshot of the impacts […]
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