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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...
PUBLIC NOTICE OF PROPOSED CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT – 2024 General Election
PUBLIC NOTICE OF PROPOSED CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT: Appearing on the ballot for the 2024 General Election scheduled for November 5, 2024, is a proposed amendment to the West Virginia Constitution as authorized by HJR 28 (2024 Regular Session). The title of the proposed amendment is “Protection of persons against medically assisted suicide” and its summary […] The post PUBLIC NOTICE OF PROPOSED CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT – 2024 General Election appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
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.
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...
West Virginia gubernatorial candidates differ on homeless policy
CHARLESTON W.Va. (WVDN) – In West Virginia’s gubernatorial race, candidates have seemingly differing views about how government should respond to homelessness. The U.S. Supreme Court recently ruled that laws that prohibit homeless people from sleeping outside do not violate the Constitution’s ban on cruel and unusual punishment, even when there are no shelter beds available. […] The post West Virginia gubernatorial candidates differ on homeless policy appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
West Virginia Department of Health launches program to help with antibiotic management in nursing homes
CHARLESTON, WV (WVNS) — The West Virginia Department of Health’s (DH) Office of Epidemiology and Prevention Services (OEPS) is launching the MEDALS Project. This project is focused on promoting antibiotic stewardship in nursing homes across the state of West Virginia. The project was made official during a webinar presentation, while meeting with the West Virginia […]
PikeView High School senior named the 2025 Distinguished Young Woman of West Virginia
CAMP CREEK, WV (WVNS) — A senior at PikeView High School was chosen as the Distinguished Young Woman of West Virginia for 2025. Paige Fox, of Camp Creek, was named the Distinguished Young Woman of West Virginia for 2025 on July 27, 2024. As West Virginia’s 2025 Distinguished Young Woman, she will represent the Mountain […]
More than $7 million announced by Senator Manchin for airport improvements in West Virginia
CHARLESTON, WV (WVNS) — More than seven million was announced by U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (I-WV) to help with improvements at eight airports in the Mountain State. $7,249,095 from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) was announced by Senator Manchin for eight different airports in West Virginia. The FAA’s Airport Improvement […]
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.
Help wanted for Election Day
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Secretary of State is recruiting poll workers to help out on Election Day in November. Mac Warner anticipates high interest in the election which will feature the Presidential ticket along with an open U.S. Senate seat and open Governor’s office along with a myriad of local and state races.
In the southern coalfields, West Virginians have big ideas for revitalizing their communities. They just need their lawmakers to support them
Mountain State Spotlight asked a small group of Southern West Virginians: What do you want candidates to be talking about as they ask for your vote? The event was part of our plan to shift election coverage away from the polls and the press releases and let regular West Virginians guide our reporting. Earlier this […] In the southern coalfields, West Virginians have big ideas for revitalizing their communities. They just need their lawmakers to support them appeared first on Mountain State Spotlight, West Virginia's civic newsroom.
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 […]
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