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Judge dismisses lawsuit over West Virginia jails, prisons conditions
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – A judge has dismissed a lawsuit against West Virginia Governor Jim Justice and West Virginia Department of Homeland Security Secretary Mark Sorsaia. The lawsuit was filed on Aug. 8, 2023, alleging that more than 10,000 inmates in the Mountain State are being exposed to inhumane conditions because of staffing shortages and […]
Art Exhibit Celebrates Pollinators And Appalachian Writer Talks Book ‘No Son Of Mine,’ This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, writer Jonathan Corcoran grew up in Elkins. While in college, his mother discovered he was gay. She disowned him and told him to never come back to West Virginia. She died in 2020. They never reconciled. Corcoran, a writing professor at New York University, has...
What’s next for the Chesapeake Bay? Draft goes out for public input
After 30 years of stubbornly slow progress toward restoring the health of the Chesapeake Bay and its rivers, federal agencies and watershed states in 2014 adopted a far-reaching strategy. Their agreement formally expanded the Chesapeake Bay Program partnership to include three more states — Delaware, New York and West Virginia...
West Virginia State Police to heighten traffic enforcement over July 4th holiday
CHARLESTON, WV (WVNS) — If you are travelling for the holiday weekend, you may see more West Virginia State Troopers around thanks to a traffic initiative. According to a press release, members of the West Virginia State Police will be out on patrol over the July 4th week and weekend through a Targeted Traffic Enforcement […]
‘It’s criminal’: Advocates decry attempt to halt new silica rule meant to protect miners
The inclusion of the language, advocates say, is a direct insult to and betrayal of the nation’s miners, who are being diagnosed with complicated black lung disease at higher rates and younger ages than ever before. The post ‘It’s criminal’: Advocates decry attempt to halt new silica rule meant to protect miners appeared first on Pennsylvania Capital-Star.
Sagebrush Round-Up to hold fireworks event featuring Davisson Brothers Band
FAIRMONT, W.Va (WDTV) - The Sagebrush Round-Up in Fairmont will host a concert and fireworks show featuring the Davisson Brothers Family Band on Saturday, July 6. The concert begins at 6 p.m., and fireworks follow the performance at dark. Sincerely Country will also be playing at the concert. The venue,...
West Virginia's Corey Ellis is a rising star in professional disc golf
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — Disc golf continues to be a growing sport and it's not just recreational. Sure, there are courses throughout the state and it's fun to play, but there are professional disc golfers and Barboursville's Corey Ellis makes a living at it. I made my way out...
West Virginia’s Senate race may shift limits of US climate ambitions
This article originally appeared on Inside Climate News, a nonprofit, independent news organization that covers climate, energy and the environment. It is republished with permission. Sign up for their newsletter here. For decades, West Virginia has elected senators who have played an oversized role in United States energy policy, backing fossil fuels and resisting robust action […] West Virginia’s Senate race may shift limits of US climate ambitions appeared first on Mountain State Spotlight, West Virginia's civic newsroom.
Decorated Fairmont State pitcher offering services to the local community
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) -While at Fairmont State last season Delaney Haller received quiet the list of accolades. Haller was voted the MEC Freshman of the Year, voted 1st team All Conference, 2nd team All Region, and named as a CSE All American; all in her freshman year. While it was a phenomenal season for Haller both as an individual as well as team success, she’s not letting that stop her from sharing the tools to her success, with the local community. Throughout the remainder of the summer Delaney will be hosting softball pitching lessons, at Gorilla Strength and Fitness located at the Meadowbrook Mall. In hopes of sharing some of the knowledge and expertise of what it takes to become a dominant pitcher.
Temperatures and humidity increase as storms arrive for July 4th
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - After a fairly chilly start to the day (Canaan Valley dropped to 32 degrees!), highs were able to climb back to the 80s in most locations, even to 90° in some. Wednesday will likely see a few more locations reaching that 90° threshold despite a few more clouds in the sky than today. A low-pressure system is approaching from the west and will help to aid in the southerly flow causing warmer temps. Unfortunately, that system will bring a rise in thunderstorm activity just in time for the 4th. Scattered rain showers will become more numerous by Thursday morning and will continue in a scattered fashion across all of NCWV for the rest of the day. Afternoon and evening storms could produce strong, damaging wind gusts in isolated cases, but not everyone will face something severe. And, if there ends up being more rain and cloud cover in the first half of the day, it could limit the severity of all storms later in the day. However, rain is expected to get very heavy at times, so much of the area should keep an eye out for localized flash flooding within longer downpours.
Two arrested for Sheetz self-checkout shoplifting
BEVERLY PIKE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Two individuals are facing charges out of Randolph County following a shoplifting incident at a Sheetz convenience store location. According to Deputy J. Wolfe of the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office, on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, an investigation began regarding an alleged shoplifting incident reported by Randolph County 911 at the […]
Potentially severe storms on their way to NCWV once again
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - Good Morning NCWV! The weather for today and tomorrow is quite nice, with mostly clear skies expected throughout most of our area! High temperatures are on the rise for today and tomorrow as well with highs reaching up to the low 90s in the lowlands and the mid 80s in the higher elevations. Unfortunately, these conditions won’t hold off for the 4th of July, a frontal system is on its way, bringing rain showers and storms back into NCWV. These conditions will persist throughout most of the day on the 4th with rainfall amounts potentially reaching an inch of rainfall, more likely amounts however are closer to a half an inch. Potential for severity with these storms is present with gusty winds being the biggest threat, reaching up to 35MPH in the more mountainous regions. Temperatures will also take a slight drop, getting into the mid 80s in the lowlands and the mid 70s in the higher elevations. Daniel Niemasz has all of this and more on your First Alert Forecast.
Bigfoot Festival brings thousands to Sutton
For three days, Bigfoot and other West Virginia Cryptids dot the grounds of Holly-Gray Park at the fourth annual Bigfoot Festival hosted by the Bigfoot Museum in Sutton, West Virginia. At the forefront of the festival, Laurel Petolicchio, owner of the Bigfoot Museum, is confident in another huge turnout this year.
Health center to develop programs to fight WV food insecurity
A West Virginia community health center is participating in a program addressing food scarcity. The National Association of Community Health Centers’ 2024 Innovation Incubator creates ways to expand access to healthy foods. Cabin Creek Health Systems, based in Charleston, will have funding and guidance from experts to help it design and test community-based solutions.
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