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Tribute to Queen to take place at Palatine Park this weekend
FAIRMONT, W.Va (WDTV) - A free concert will take place at Palatine Park this weekend. Absolute Queen: The Ultimate Tribute to Queen will take place on Saturday at the park at 7 p.m. Organizers said they received quite a few requests for a Queen tribute, and they are excited to...
Glenville State Athletics Launches NIL Marketplace with Opendorse
GLENVILLE, W.Va. – Glenville State Athletics has announced their partnership with Opendorse to form The Pioneer Pro Shop, the Official NIL Marketplace of GSU Athletics. The NIL (Name, Image and Likeness) Marketplace will offer a direct access point for organizations and individuals who would like to explore NIL collaborations with Glenville State student-athletes while remaining compliant with NCAA guidelines. Glenville State fans, brands, sponsors and donors can browse, book, pitch and pay any Glenville State student-athlete for NIL activities in one platform, built specifically for the student athletes' needs.
Clarksburg Mission consolidating long-term recovery program into Glen Elk location
CLARKSBURG, W.Va (WDTV) - The Clarksburg Mission’s Resurrection Program is consolidating at its main location in Glen Elk. The Resurrection Program is an 18-month, long-term ministry designed to address the root causes of both homelessness and addiction. Currently, the program, which typically has 20 to 24 residents participating at...
‘Contempt is simply a step too far’: Justice’s companies explain failure to pay fines
Two dozen mining companies owned by the family of West Virginia Governor Jim Justice are refuting the U.S. government's motion to hold them in contempt, saying their failure to pay their civil fines on time was "not due to a willful violation of the Court’s order."
Whitecap Enterprises Announces Sale of Whitecap Waste Holdings, LLC
WARRENTON, Va. --Whitecap Enterprises, building strong businesses with lasting value, announces the sale of Whitecap Waste Holdings, LLC, a West Virginia solid waste disposal company established in 2019. Jeff Shiring, managing partner, Whitecap, says, “Our vision for this venture, driven from our deep West Virginia relationships and industry experience, allowed...
15% increase in provider waiver rates, 50 people to be removed from IDD waiver list in West Virginia
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) — Financial help is coming for those who help care for the developmentally disabled. Gov. Jim Justice (R-WV) announced on Thursday a 15% increase in provider waiver rates. These will begin on Oct. 1. Issues raised by waiver and state plan service providers have included workforce pressures, staffing shortages, turnover and reimbursement […]
Warner announces nearly $1 million in Election Security Grants approved by the WV State Election Commission
Charleston, W.Va. (Hinton News) – On Monday, West Virginia’s State Election Commission (SEC) approved the latest round of Help America Vote Act (HAVA) grant applications filed by counties to further bolster election security and purchase new equipment. The bipartisan SEC voted unanimously on Monday to distribute $970,000 of grant money between all 24 counties that applied this grant cycle. County recipients are Barbour, Berkeley, Braxton, Cabell, Doddridge, Fayette, Grant, Hampshire, Hancock, Hardy, Harrison, Jackson, Kanawha, Mason, McDowell, Mercer, Monongalia, Putnam, Ritchie, Tucker, Upshur, Wayne, Wirt, and Wood. Over the past four years, the SEC has approved over $3.9 million of HAVA funding for the state’s 55 counties. Since 2017, with state and county...
Charleston, WV to Hit 81 Degrees as Sunshine Dominates the Forecast
Charleston, WV – Sunny skies will dominate West Virginia on Thursday, bringing pleasant weather across the state. Charleston will reach 81°F, while Huntington peaks at 82°F, making for a warm and inviting day. The US National Weather Service in Charleston predicts fair weather with mild temperatures throughout...
High temperatures rising day after day
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - Sprawling high pressure remains over the eastern 2/3rds of the country on Thursday. This will keep us with low humidity and cooler than normal lows this morning giving way to another day of below average highs, despite a lot of sunshine. Expect highs in the middle to upper 70s outside the mountains, and only rising into the 60s in the higher terrain. Another clear and cool night into Friday morning with limited valley fog and lows in the upper 40s to near 50 for most. Another day filled with sun on Friday but remaining comfortable. We will finally get back to where we should be for this time of year with highs in the middle 80s.
With Dog Bites Rising, USPS Preps W.Va. Mail Carriers For Risks
This year, the number of dog bites on mail carriers in West Virginia and Kentucky is on the rise, according to Alan Lewis, United States Postal Service (USPS) safety manager for the two states. The states reported 113 dog bites last fiscal year, which ended in September 2023. This fiscal...
Will Volleyball, Softball Championships See New Sites in West Virginia? WVSSAC Lists Hosts for 2025-28
The WVSSAC has announced the host sites for the upcoming state wrestling and softball championships. Huntington has been selected as the host city for the state wrestling championship for 2025-28. This extends Huntington’s legacy as the host city, marking 42 consecutive years by the conclusion of the 2028 championship.
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