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Hot Sunday with storms expected late this evening into Monday
CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A hot Sunday is in store with showers and thunderstorms later today and tonight, according to the National Weather Service in Charleston. While today will see dry conditions and unseasonably warm temperatures, a high-pressure system moving eastward will bring moisture into the area this afternoon, increasing the chances of showers and […]
Coal town Omar lives on in FSA photos
The striking Great Depression-era photos of miners at Omar, West Virginia try to tell a simple story of daily life in the coal fields. The photos depict men who performed dangerous, back-breaking work to earn a poor man’s dollar, the long walk home, or a trip to a segregated movie theater.
Local author shares poetry from debut collection
Local author Hillary Hall recently shared excerpts from her debut poetry collection, "Creation from Chaos," during a reading event at The Y'allternative Art Spot on July 19. Hall, who also serves as a music teacher for grades K-8 and band at Gilbert, said she was motivated to compile the poems into a book because she has written so many.
Nike And The Herd: A Storied, 3-Decade Relationship
Written by Aaron-Michael Fox. Did you know that the Marshall Thundering Herd will have been affiliated with Nike for 35 years in 2025!?. “Our first ‘deal’ was an over run purchase that [Head Football Coach] Jim Donnan worked out spring of 1990,” said former Herd Equipment Manager Bill Woodrum. “Those shoes had been destined for a variety of schools like Oklahoma and Oklahoma State so the swooshes were orange, maroon, etc. We had to sit and paint all the swooshes on the game shoes green and touch them up weekly. Things have changed a lot in the Marshall Equipment.”
Bridge in Braxton County is expected to be closed for 30 days for repairs
BRAXTON COUNTY, W.Va. (WCHS) — A bridge in Braxton County is expected to be closed for 30 days beginning Monday as repairs are made. According to the Burnsville Lake, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the bridge is located near the Motel 79 in the area and all traffic will be rerouted via Circle Drive.
Kentucky native Lee Kiefer wins gold in fencing at 2024 Olympics in Paris
PARIS − A pair of American women fencers on Sunday night won a pair of coveted Olympic medals – one gold and one silver. Lee Kiefer beat teammate Lauren Scruggs at the Paris Games in the final bout of the women’s individual foil competition that showcased U.S. talent. ...
Check out what's in the audio pages of WYSO's weekly radio magazine
Check out the latest WYSO Weekend - our weekly radio magazine with host Jerry Kenney, who brings you the latest features from WYSO producers and interviews from around the Miami Valley. Piqua Battery Burn: Lithium-ion batteries power everything from cell phones to electric vehicles. But they can combust suddenly and...
West Virginia college prepares for new campus carry law implementation
WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) — As one local institution is preparing for students and staff to return from summer break, they are also getting ready for the first semester of classes with the new campus carry bill in effect. The Campus Self-Defense Act was officially implemented on July 1 in all West Virginia Colleges and Universities, […]
West Virginia Faces Scorching Heat with Temperatures Soaring into the 90s
Charleston, WV – A hotter day is expected across West Virginia as temperatures are set to rise into the low to mid-90s in the lowlands. The National Weather Service in Charleston reports mostly sunny skies today, with rain chances increasing by late afternoon and evening. Residents are advised to enjoy the quiet weather before rain becomes more likely tonight.
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