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West Virginia angler catches record channel catfish
WAYNE COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) announced today that an angler from Wayne has caught a state record channel catfish, marking the sixth state record catch of 2024 so far. “West Virginia’s incredible fishing opportunities continue to amaze and attract anglers from near and far and this record-breaking […]
Gov. Justice breaks ground on outdoor exhibit, highlighting how West Virginia’s natural resources have fueled nation and world
CHARLESTON, WV (WVDN) — Gov. Jim Justice, Secretary Randall Reid-Smith, and several natural resources industry leaders broke ground on a new outdoor exhibit at the West Virginia State Capitol Complex. The exhibit, named “West Virginia: Nature Designs a State that Fuels a Nation,” is part of the “America 250 WV” legacy project and will highlight 11 […] The post Gov. Justice breaks ground on outdoor exhibit, highlighting how West Virginia’s natural resources have fueled nation and world appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
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 […]
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...
Hot and humid weather persist across the Mid-Ohio Valley
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - The hot and humid weather continues across the Mid-Ohio Valley for our Thursday. It is going to feel exactly the same outside as it did on Wednesday. Temperatures will rise back up into the low 90s this afternoon. As the very humid air remains, the heat index will easily climb into the mid to upper 90s. Of course, since we are talking about the same weather as yesterday, that will be the same as our chance of rain. A stray thunderstorm or two may be possible through the day, but nothing widespread is in the cards. In fact, most of us should remain dry through the morning and all the way up to the evening.
West Virginia Braces for Evening Thunderstorms Across Ohio Valley
Charleston, WV – Isolated thunderstorms are expected across West Virginia this evening, with a cluster of strong thunderstorms anticipated over the lower Ohio Valley. According to the US National Weather Service Charleston, the storms could affect the Huntington tristate and Tug Fork areas from tonight through Thursday. The forecast...
2 drug trafficking rings operating in West Virginia ‘dismantled’
Two drug trafficking organizations that operate in West Virginia, one of which has ties to the Sinaloa Drug Cartel, were "dismantled" after a federal grand jury returned 25 indictments, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of West Virginia (USAO) announced Tuesday.
Capito Votes in Favor of Kids Online Safety and Privacy Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WVDN) – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a member of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, voted in favor of the Kids Online Safety and Privacy Act, legislation to protect children from online dangers associated with social media and give needed tools back to parents. The legislation is the combination of the Kids Online […] The post Capito Votes in Favor of Kids Online Safety and Privacy Act appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Regulators approve surcharge increase for power companies
CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Appalachian Power Co. and Wheeling Power Co. have been given the go-ahead to adjust their rates to meet federal environmental regulations at three of their power plants. The Public Service Commission of West Virginia approved the request, allowing the companies to raise the current surcharge by $35.6 million. This is slightly […]
Gov. Justice, First Lady Justice welcome attendees to annual Communities In Schools West Virginia conference
MORGANTOWN, WV (WVDN) – Gov. Jim Justice and First Lady Cathy Justice welcomed over 300 attendees to the annual Communities In Schools West Virginia conference. The Student Supports Institute, which runs through Thursday, unites statewide Communities In Schools (CIS) site coordinators, county contacts, and partners to explore best practices for supporting students. Communities In Schools West Virginia […] The post Gov. Justice, First Lady Justice welcome attendees to annual Communities In Schools West Virginia conference appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Belpre Rite Aid shuttering its doors
BELPRE — The Rite Aid at 201 Washington Blvd. in Belpre is closing down. There are several signs on the building that indicate the store’s closure, but they do not detail the timeline. Reporters contacted the Rite Aid media relations department, however they did not reach out to...
West Virginia teachers meet in Kanawha County for National Board Certification support sessions
SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Around 100 West Virginia teachers who are seeking a National Board Certification are in South Charleston for a three-day NBC Awareness and Support session to learn about the process. The West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) is hosting the event Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at...
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