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‘Strong industry headwinds’ lead to bankruptcy for Guardian Healthcare
Brockway, PA-based Guardian Healthcare has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The company, founded in 1995, operates 23 skilled nursing facilities in Pennsylvania and West Virginia, as well as three senior living communities and an in-house pharmacy. “Strong industry headwinds in recent years caused financial challenges for many skilled nursing...
WV Open Rnd 1: Catching up with Ken Tackett and Brad Ullman
SISSONVILLE, W.Va. (WCHS) — You never know who you'll run into at the golf course. I was able to catch up with LIV Golf Tournament Director Brad Ullman and PGA Rules Official KenTackett. Both gentlemen are former Executive Directors for WVGA and now represent the state of West Virginia well at the highest level.
Oklahoma-based sportswriter covering Big 12 criticizes league's scheduling
Big 12 veteran reporter Berry Tramel has witnessed the league evolve from previous iterations, and is looking forward to the future of the league with it’s new additions and continued growth. However, heading into the 2024 season, there is one thing he finds a bit unfortunate about the league...
One week out: State Fair of West Virginia final push
FAIRLEA, WV (WVNS) — One of the biggest events of the year for West Virginia is coming up. That is right! It is just about time for the state fair! The State Fair of West Virginia officially opens on August 8th, 2024, in Fairlea, but preparations began months before. In the last week leading up to […]
Energy Authority works to prevent high electricity bills
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK)– In 2021 and 2022, West Virginians saw high electricity bills. On Wednesday, the Energy authority hosted a meeting with AEP to figure out what caused the price increase. According to research done by the Energy Authority (WVPEA), the increase was due to a reliance on imported energy during a time when it […]
How safe are the rides at the State Fair?
FAIRLEA, WV (WVNS) — The wild rides of the State Fair of West Virginia are a tradition at the event. But how safe are they? The answer is: incredibly safe! Most of the rides arrive anywhere from a week to ten days ahead of the start of the fair in order for them to be […]
West Side art store shares Mountain State designs on global scale
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – More than 20 West Virginia businesses are being recognized for exporting products to a new country last year by the Department of Economic Development. One art-based business located in Charleston’s West Side, Echo-Lit, said they sold their designs to 15 different countries last year. Owner Jeanne Stevenson said she never imagined […]
Orr’s Farm Market and Orchard praying for rain as drought conditions persist
MARTINSBURG, W.Va. (DC News Now) — West Virginia farmers are facing challenges from this summer drought. The state’s Department of Agriculture said rainfall averages across West Virginia are about four-and-a-half inches below average, leading Gov. Jim Justice to declare a state of emergency because of the persistent dry conditions. Growers at the popular Orr’s Farm […]
Arts and entertainment events happening August 1st-4th across the Mid-Ohio Valley
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - Here is a look at all the arts and entertainment events happening this weekend across the Mid-Ohio Valley. A complete list of events can be found at artsbridgeonline.org. Thursday, August 1st. Barlow Library Used Book Sale 9:00am - 5:00pm @ Barlow Branch Library. STEM Camp- grades...
Gov. Justice makes announcement on Market Street Bridge federal funding
BROOKE COUNTY, W.Va. (WTRF) — In January, leaders from both sides of the Ohio River in Brooke, Hancock and Jefferson Counties were frustrated. At a multi-city meeting, they told the Division of Highways in an open letter they needed solutions to bring back the Market Street Bridge. And it appears those have arrived in the […]
West Virginia family celebrates life-saving legacy of organ donor daughter
MARSHALL COUNTY, W.Va. — West Virginia Donor Day was enacted in 2019 to increase organ donations across the Mountain State. But now, only 36% of West Virginians are registered as organ donors, including a former Moundsville native. Desiree Burge registered to be an organ donor the same day she...
Wawa Enters 14th State With a New Store Coming to West Virginia
A truck promotes Wawa's pending arrival at a groundbreaking outside Lexington, Kentucky, in June 2024. A West Virginia Wawa is on its way to becoming a reality, as the Delaware County convenience store chain opens its first store there, writes Jim Walsh for the Courier-Post. This will be Wawa’s 14th...
Will Evans powers his way to a 62 at WV Open
SISSONVILLE, W.Va. (WSAZ) - The first round of the 91st WV Open was a birdie barrage by many of the best golfers in our area. Will Evans blistered the way with a nine under par 62 at Edgewood Country Club. 2024 WV Amateur champion Christian Brand shot a 65 which is good for second place all by himself. Here are some of the highlights from the morning wave of golfers as seen on WSAZ Sports.
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