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AASHTO awards recognizes 10 projects from Southeastern region
The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) recently recognized 10 projects from the Southeastern region at the regional 2024 America’s Transportation Awards competition. The honored projects are located in Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, Tennessee, and West Virginia. “The America’s Transportation Awards competition highlights the critical role state DOTs (departments of transportation) […] The post AASHTO awards recognizes 10 projects from Southeastern region appeared first on Transportation Today.
Mining companies owned by Justice family cite “financial struggles” as U.S. Government files for contempt
GHENT, WV (WVNS) — A handful of coal companies owned by the family of West Virginia Governor Jim Justice’s family are fighting a Motion for Civil Contempt filed in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Virginia on August 6, 2024. The companies owned by the family of Jim Justice reportedly owed $5,130,125.47 […]
‘All is good in the neighborhood’ — Justice short on details over averted Greenbrier auction
With the auction of The Greenbrier Hotel averted, Gov. Jim Justice said Thursday that “all is good in the neighborhood” regarding the historic landmark despite numerous other issues seemingly still unresolved and other debts remaining unpaid. The public auction was scheduled to happen Tuesday due to The Greenbrier Hotel Corporation, which is owned by the […]
W.Va. DOT, VA plan erosion mitigation efforts at Donel C. Kinnard Cemetery
DUNBAR, W.Va. (WCHS) — Two state agencies are partnering for an erosion mitigation project at a Kanawha County veterans’ cemetery. The West Virginia Department of Veterans Assistance and Division of Highways are working to protect burial sites at the Donel C. Kinnard Memorial State Veterans Cemetery in Dunbar, according to a news release from transportation officials.
Swimmer flown to hospital following head injury from diving
BELINGTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A swimmer was airlifted to the hospital after suffering a head injury from diving at a West Virginia State Park. According to the Maryland State Police, on Saturday afternoon August 10, a helicopter crew from Cumberland sprang into action to rescue a swimmer who suffered a diving injury at Audra State […]
Marion County Humane Society to hold annual poker run
FAIRMONT, W.Va (WDTV) - The Marion County Humane Society will hold their annual poker run this weekend. The 6th Annual We Ride For Tail Poker Run will start and end at Moco’s Bar & Grill in White Hall on Saturday, August 24th. All proceeds from the event, including raffles,...
Healthy Minds Clarksburg to observe International Overdose Awareness Day
CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — Local communities in North Central West Virginia and around the world will come together on Saturday, Aug. 31, to remember those who have died or suffered permanent injury due to drug overdose. Peer recovery coaches and support staff from WVU Medicine Healthy Minds – Clarksburg will...
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...
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.
WV Daily News and Hinton News now offer free online access to legal notices
LEWISBURG, WV [WVDN] — The West Virginia Daily News and Hinton News have announced that all printed legal public notices and advertisements will now also be freely accessible online. The legal notices can be searched and viewed on their respective websites, wvdn.com and hintonnews.com. In addition to these platforms, the notices are also available through […] The post WV Daily News and Hinton News now offer free online access to legal notices appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
‘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."
The Shotgun/Throwdown (8/21/24): “It’s time to start shitting your pants,” Pat McAfee warns the Big 12
Welcome to The Shotgun/Throwdown, your daily West Virginia sports roundup (that we didn’t already talk about in another article) with some sophomoric humor and daily distractions thrown in for good measure. And if there’s something we missed, be sure to talk about it in the comments. FOOTBALL. Pat...
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