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Belpre Homecoming Festival returns to Civitan Park on Thursday
BELPRE, Ohio (WTAP) - For over 90 years, the Belpre Homecoming Festival has been a time for the Belpre community to celebrate the city’s history, and for alumni to come back and catch up with old classmates. This year’s homecoming kicks off tomorrow, August 1 and lasts until this...
Former Del. Wilson joins ballot for West Virginia governor’s race as Constitution Party candidate
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – Former West Virginia Delegate Marshall Wilson has officially qualified for the November ballot as a Constitution Party candidate in the race for West Virginia governor. Wilson needed 8,000 signatures from registered voters in order to make the cut. Just last week, he was still 2,000 short. On Tuesday afternoon, he delivered […]
Attorneys suing state over foster care say suit should move forward, kids are still ‘in danger’
Attorneys suing the state over its treatment of foster children say that the lawsuit should move forward, arguing that problems continue to permeate the system and put kids in danger. The new filings were in response to a motion filed earlier this month by attorneys for the Department of Human Services, who asked a federal […]
Transgender health care under increasing scrutiny
(The Center Square) – Claims of the effectiveness of gender-affirming care have been corroborated by even the most thorough and scrutinizing institutions, including universities, government agencies, and U.S. courts, despite evidence to the contrary. In April, the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that West Virginia's and North Carolina’s decision to exclude gender-affirming care from coverage violated state and federal law. That ruling rested on the dubious claim that gender-affirming...
“My home state can do better.” Biden’s drug czar says West Virginia’s harm reduction program needs work
West Virginia welcomed Dr. Rahul Gupta warmly last week. From speaking at a Martinsburg community college to touring the newly-renovated West Virginia Health Right free clinic, the Biden administration’s Office of National Drug Control Policy director and former West Virginia health officer was commended at events across the state. That sentiment was on full display […] “My home state can do better.” Biden’s drug czar says West Virginia’s harm reduction program needs work appeared first on Mountain State Spotlight, West Virginia's civic newsroom.
Meet the 2024 Parkersburg Homecoming Queen
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - The 2024 Parkersburg Homecoming Queen has been announced. A post on the Parkersburg Homecoming Facebook page named Mallory Marks as this year’s queen, along with Homecoming Teen Kayleigh Bennett and Homecoming Preteen Callie Casto. Marks said she’s been involved in homecoming pageantry for a number...
Ohio Gov. DeWine lost all credibility when he repeatedly voted for illegally gerrymandered maps
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine clutching his pearls Wednesday morning about predetermined partisan outcomes after he forced unconstitutional district maps on voters that gave his party 67 out of 99 Ohio House seats and 26 out of 33 Ohio Senate seats in a 56-44 state was hilarious, absurd and pathetic. Even more striking was how condescending […]
West Virginia man sentenced to prison for soliciting a minor online
WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) — A Wheeling man was sentenced to prison on Wednesday for soliciting a minor via computer. Brandon Robbins, 38, was sentenced to serve 2-10 years in prison. Robbins had pled guilty to the charges and was placed on house arrest, but officials say that was revoked when he violated the conditions of […]
WVU Swimming & Diving assistant coach to swim in Olympic semifinals
As a new era draws nearer for WVU Swimming & Diving, new assistant coach Sydney Pickrem is adding to her extensive qualifications. Pickrem, a competitor in the last three Summer Olympic Games on behalf of Canada, kicked off her appearance in Paris on Wednesday morning with an impressive swim. In...
West Virginia woman sentenced to prison after stealing from elderly client she cared for
OHIO COUNTY, W.Va. (WTRF) — A Wheeling woman was sentenced to three to twenty-five years in prison after being convicted of Financial Exploitation of an Elderly Person and Failure to Appear. According to Ohio County Chief Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Shawn Turak, in September 2022, Rebekka Hammerstone was indicted by the Grand Jury for multiple theft-related […]
Garrett Greene praised by premier quarterback training organization
There has been plenty of hype around West Virginia senior quarterback Garrett Greene this offseason, from appearances on magazine covers to a bold performance at the Manning Passing Academy that earned rave reviews. Now, Greene is receiving a bit more love from QB Country, a premier quarterback training institution that...
WVU Medicine Fairmont Medical Center provides Advanced Endoscopy and Gastroenterology care close to home
FAIRMONT, W.Va. — The Endoscopy and Gastroenterology team at WVU Medicine Fairmont Medical Center is committed to delivering high-quality, comprehensive healthcare services to the residents of Marion County and surrounding communities. Gastroenterology specialists offer advanced diagnostic and treatment options for a wide range of digestive conditions conveniently located close to home.
WVU Basketball offers 7-foot-1 big man from the class of 2025
Coach DeVries and his staff extended a scholarship offer to 2025 center Isaiah Medina on Monday night, per a post on his X (formerly Twitter) account. The offer marks approximately the 54th high school prospect that has received a WVU scholarship offer since Darian DeVries arrived in Morgantown. Medina, a...
PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION OF WEST VIRGINIA CHARLESTON – 24-0557-WS-DSIC
PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION OF WEST VIRGINIA CHARLESTON CASE NO. 24-0557-WS-DSIC WEST VIRGINIA-AMERICAN WATER COMPANY 2025 Distribution System Improvement Charge. NOTICE OF FILING & HEARING On June 28, 2024, West Virginia-American Water Company (WVAWC) filed an application for approval of a Distribution System Improvement Plan and Charge (Application) pursuant to the direction of the Public […] The post PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION OF WEST VIRGINIA CHARLESTON – 24-0557-WS-DSIC appeared first on The Hinton News.
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