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‘My Town’: WV native plays lead guitar for Montgomery Gentry at Regatta
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – The Charleston Sternwheel Regatta is well underway, and for the Capital City, it’s something to be proud of. Regatta goers are putting on their hillbilly shoes to speed on down to Kanawha Boulevard for Montgomery Gentry featuring Eddie Montgomery. The award-winning country artist takes the stage at 8 p.m. Friday. As […]
Thornton native wins Mrs. Agriculture USA 2024
THORNTON W.Va – After representing West Virginia for a year, Taylor County native Grace Austin-Trboyevich was named Mrs. Agriculture USA 2024. Miss Agriculture USA, a national nonprofit organization, runs through all 50 states, inviting all ages from two years old and beyond. Austin-Trboyevich started her journey with the organization by applying to be West Virginia’s queen in 2023.
Pat White & Steve Slaton: No. 3 All-Time College Football Duo Revealed
West Virginia's former stars, quarterback Pat White and running back Steve Slaton, have been recognized as the No. 3 playmaking duo in college football history by 247Sports, excelling together from 2005 to 2007, with notable achievements and a potent ground attack. Steve Slaton: 664 attempts, 3923 yards, 5.9 avg, 50...
West Virginia prepares for annual Crisis Intervention Teams summit
WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) – Did you know 20% of the calls first responders are dispatched to involve someone who is going through a behavioral health or substance abuse crisis? Crisis Intervention Teams (CIT) bring together first responders, mental health and substance use disorder professionals, and advocates to create a more informed community. These community-based programs […]
West Virginia Governor Jim Justice Responds to Complaints Over Crestview Drive Road Conditions
BECKLEY, WV – Crestview Village Apartment tenants in Beckley have expressed frustration over the deteriorating condition of their road following a logging operation ordered by Governor Jim Justice a few years ago. The road, which was not built to endure heavy logging trucks, suffered significant damage from the activity.
Griddle & Grind coming to old Beaver Hardee’s location
BEAVER, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A brand-new dining establishment, Griddle & Grind will soon be opening its doors at the former location of Hardee’s in Beaver. Situated near Advance Auto Parts, Pizza Hut, and McDonald’s, Griddle & Grind signage has begun to appear at the recently repainted former location of the Beaver Hardees. Griddle & Grind […]
Thornton native wins Mrs. Agriculture USA 2024
THORNTON W.Va. – After representing West Virginia for a year, Taylor County native Grace Austin-Trboyevich was recently named Mrs. Agriculture USA 2024. Miss Agriculture USA, a national nonprofit organization, runs through all 50 states, inviting participation from all ages from two years old and beyond. Austin-Trboyevich started her journey with the organization by applying to be West Virginia’s queen in 2023.
Logan firefighters battle residential blaze
LOGAN, W.Va. (WCHS) — Firefighters fought a blaze in Logan has left a mobile home damaged after it was engulfed in flames early Saturday morning. According to the City of Logan County Fire Department reports of the fire came in about 2:30 a.m. and firefighters were dispatched to a double wide along Heritage Lane in the Sunbeam area where the structure was fully engulfed from its rear.
Tamar Slay Basketball Camp Held in Lewisburg
LEWISBURG- Former Woodrow Wilson, Marshall, and NBA star Tamar Slay held a basketball camp at Lewisburg Baptist Academy last week, July 1-3, and the camp was a huge success. More than 50 kids from as far as Princeton, Beckley, and Pocahontas County signed up and participated in the event and learned a lot about the […] The post Tamar Slay Basketball Camp Held in Lewisburg appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Gov. Justice, WVDNR introduce new Law Enforcement Dive Team
HINTON, WV (WVDN) — Gov. Jim Justice announced the formation of a Natural Resources Police dive team within West Virginia’s Division of Natural Resources Law Enforcement Section. This team will assist the agency’s law enforcement efforts in boating incidents, cases of missing persons, and evidence recovery. During the ceremony at Bluestone State Park, the team demonstrated their expertise […] The post Gov. Justice, WVDNR introduce new Law Enforcement Dive Team appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Watch: As They Fly Home, Troops Sing “Take Me Home, Country Roads”
One never knows when somebody might start singing “Take Me Home, Country Roads” out of the blue. Thus, it seems appropriate to relay a unique incident of a group of people singing along to the song on this day honoring America’s independence. Members of the US military...
Political ad spending projected to be $133M in 2024 cycle
(The Center Square) – Political spending in West Virginia on the upcoming election is now expected to be significantly lower at $133 million, a drop of nearly $73 million from AdImpact’s previous projections. The Political Projections Report altered the projected spending in both West Virginia and Arizona based on Senate races in each state. “Joe Manchin and Kyrsten Sinema’s decisions not to seek reelection in West Virginia and Arizona were...
Man stole car, claimed he was going to return it after he got married
OCEANA, WV (LOOTPRESS) — A man stole a car and claimed he would return it after getting married. At around 8:14 pm on July 2, 2024, deputies from Wyoming County responded to a stolen vehicle complaint at the Dollar General in Oceana. The complainant reported that Tommy Wilson had taken her father’s vehicle from her […]
National CFB writer names Virginia Tech football transfer 2024 X-factor
Entering the 2024 college football season, a ton of retainment for Virginia Tech coach Brent Pry has expectations high in Blacksburg. The third-year head coach got a ton of retainment on both sides of the ball and on the defensive side, the Hokies have picked up several key commitments from the transfer portal.
Opioid settlement tracking system still to come, but only for funds distributed by First Foundation
A tracking system for opioid settlement dollars allocated by the West Virginia First Foundation is on its way, though it’s still unclear when it will launch, according to State Auditor J.B. McCuskey. To date, no money has been distributed by the First Foundation, which was created last year as a private nonprofit to oversee the […] The post Opioid settlement tracking system still to come, but only for funds distributed by First Foundation appeared first on West Virginia Watch.
Congress should take proactive steps to address flooding in West Virginia and Appalachia
Since 2013, the federal government has declared more than 20 flooding disasters across Central Appalachia — including nine in West Virginia alone. At least 230 lives were lost in these disasters in the region, and the Federal Emergency Management Agency spent nearly $1 billion in recovery efforts to pick up the pieces. In addition to […] The post Congress should take proactive steps to address flooding in West Virginia and Appalachia appeared first on West Virginia Watch.
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