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NIOSH offering free black lung screenings in North Central WV this week
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health is bringing a mobile testing unit to North Central West Virginia this week, offering free black lung screenings for current and former coal miners in the region. The screenings will be held from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. from July 23-25 at Mylan Park, in Morgantown, and […] The post NIOSH offering free black lung screenings in North Central WV this week appeared first on West Virginia Watch.
West Virginia Forecast: Intense Rain and Thunderstorms Expected
Charleston, WV – West Virginia is in for a wet start to the week as heavy rains and thunderstorms move into the area from Kentucky. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a warning for localized flooding and frequent lightning. Residents are urged to be cautious and avoid flooded areas.
Global outage impacts millions of people
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) — A worldwide technology outage impacted major flight companies, online banking, stock market transactions, and many other technology-dependent activities. Many people are wondering about the cause of the sudden outage. iTech Owner Mike Williams said, “CrowdStrike released an update that is causing computers to get stuck...
Downtown PKB focuses on removing weeds for monthly Downtown Cleanup
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) — Every month, Downtown PKB gathers volunteers for a downtown clean-up. So far, they have focused on many projects downtown, such as cleaning up the artist’s alley and the neighboring parking lot, hanging flower pots along Market St., and now today, removing weeds to continue making the community beautiful.
Mental health organizations and first responders join forces at upcoming CIT summit
WEST VIRGINIA (WTRF) — The West Virginia 988 and CIT Summit is quickly approaching at the end of the month. The summit brings together organizations from all over the state to discuss the importance of mental health resources and how to best help people in crisis. Groups like the crisis intervention team, individuals […]
Novotney: Gov. Jim Justice Should Honor Deal to Demo Bellaire Bridge
It was a done deal, or so they thought in Benwood. As Benwood’s public works director David McLaughlin explained recently on River Talk radio, he and Police Chief Frank Longwell attended a meeting back in late winter 2023 during which a $3 million deal was struck with the Governor’s Office. The money was to come out of the Governor’s contingency fund, and finally, the people of Benwood would be rid of the nightmare that’s haunted them for decades.
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