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West Virginia Police say to not approach or attempt to apprehend this man wanted for a felony
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Woman attacks father and son
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Woman arrested after causing a disturbance with no shirt on
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Sports changes may be coming after West Virginia teen’s death
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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. […]
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 […]
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.
Civil War and West Virginia: Who is considered the first Union casualty?
GHENT, WV (WVNS) — Did you know that the first Union casualty in the American Civil War is buried in West Virginia? So, according to the Tipperary Museum of Hidden History, the first actual casualty in what would become the Civil War was actually an accident. Private Daniel Hough, an Irish immigrant, perished after a […]
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, […]
Mountaineer Food Bank Calls for Collective Action to End Hunger
GASSAWAY W.Va. (WVDN) – September is Hunger Action Month and Feeding America is encouraging one million actions across the country to end hunger. During the month-long campaign, Mountaineer Food Bank and feeding programs across West Virginia will be raising awareness and inspiring action. Every action counts, whether it’s donating, advocating, volunteering or spreading the word online. […] The post Mountaineer Food Bank Calls for Collective Action to End Hunger appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
States force drugmakers to keep selling cheaper meds under federal program
In their ongoing quest to lower prescription drug prices, some states are forcing drugmakers to continue to sell cheaper medications to thousands of pharmacies through a federal drug-discount program. Under the 32-year-old 340B program, pharmaceutical companies that participate in Medicaid must sell outpatient drugs at discounted prices to clinics, community health centers and hospitals that […]
Department of Human Services hurting West Virginians by ignoring press, legislators, providers
During the 2023 regular session, members of West Virginia’s Legislature approved House Bill 2006, which would split the state’s health department — the Department of Health and Human Resources — into three new agencies, beginning Jan. 1 of this year. There were multiple reasons to reorganize the agency — it was too large to manage […]
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