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New playground delights young visitors in New River Gorge National Park
GLEN JEAN, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Laughter fills the air as kids swing, slide, and climb on new playground equipment in New River Gorge National Park and Preserve. Located steps away from spectacular scenery, hiking trails, picnic areas, and a visitor center in one of the most popular sections of the park, the new playground in […]
Ravenswood council member removed from seat after embezzlement admission
RAVENSWOOD, W.Va. (WCHS) — City council members in Ravenswood voted unanimously Tuesday to remove a member who they said admitted to embezzling funds. Denise Toler was moved from her position following a taped confession where she admitted to embezzling $3,500 in Ravenswood Development Authority funds, according to a resolution passed by city council.
First Lady Cathy Justice honored for expanding Communities In Schools program statewide, celebrates 20th anniversary of CIS Greenbrier County
LEWISBURG, WV (WVDN) – First Lady Cathy Justice and Gov. Jim Justice joined the 20th anniversary celebration of Communities In Schools in Greenbrier County. During the event at the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine, First Lady Justice was honored with an award of appreciation for being a driving force behind the success of the program, leading its statewide expansion. Under […] The post First Lady Cathy Justice honored for expanding Communities In Schools program statewide, celebrates 20th anniversary of CIS Greenbrier County appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Cass Scenic Railroad and Lost River State Parks to receive upgrades, including new campgrounds
CHARLESTON, WV (WVNS) — An announcement came from Governor Justice regarding developments at Cass Scenic Railroad State Park and Lost River State Park today, noting investments to improve tourism and outdoor recreation in West Virginia. Cass Scenic Railroad State Park will add its first campground, involving approximately 100 campsites, more modern amenities, and preservation efforts. […]
Two West Virginia anglers catch record-breaking fish in same morning
Officials say Lindell Marker of Sod, W.Va., caught a 17.36-inch black crappie at 7:30 am on August 8, surpassing the previous length record of 17.32 inches set by Craig Webb, also at Woodrum Lake. Marker’s catch tied the existing weight record of 2.85 pounds, also held by Webb. At 8:45 a.m., Dwight Priestley of Alum Creek, W.Va., caught a 17.76-inch, 3.15-pound black crappie that surpassed Marker’s shortly-held record and set new records for length and weight. Both fish were certified by WVDNR Fisheries Biologist Cory Hartman. These record-breaking crappies were caught using live minnows.
New system in West Virginia allows you to report teachers pushing religion as science in the classroom
With a new school year underway, the American Civil Liberties Union of West Virginia (ACLU-WV) has launched an online tool for students and their parents to report attempts by teachers to push religious ideology under the guise of science.
Congresswoman Miller talks at-home emergency care bill on KCEAA tour
KANAWHA COUNTY, WV (WOWK) – West Virginia Congresswoman Carol Miller (R) took time Thursday to tour the Kanawha County Emergency Ambulance Authority headquarters. During her visit, Miller met with EMS and county officials, as well as talked about a bill she introduced with some of her colleagues that would allow seniors on Medicare to receive […]
Gov. Justice, DoHS announce increase in provider waiver rates and IDD waiver expansion
CHARLESTON, WV (WVDN) — Gov. Jim Justice and the West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS) announced that providers have been notified that the Bureau for Medical Services (BMS) will increase provider waiver rates by 15% on October 1, 2024, the amount as recommended in the service cost and rate review conducted by Myers and Stauffer […] The post Gov. Justice, DoHS announce increase in provider waiver rates and IDD waiver expansion appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
CAMC first in southern West Virginia to implant world’s first neuromodulation device
CHARLESTON, WV (WVNS) — CAMC recently made a groundbreaking achievement in the medical world for being the first health system in southern West Virginia to implant the Barostim™ Baroreflex Activation Therapy. According to the press release from Dale M. Witte, Communications Strategist from CAMC, the implant is also the world’s first heart failure device to use neuromodulation, […]
Final chance to catch Fridays in the Park in Beckley
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) – Fridays in the Park is winding down for 2024. On the next to last Friday, park visitors were serenaded by Trey Waycaster and his saxophone. Food vendors were also set up in downtown Beckley for one of the final gatherings of the summer. The Fridays in the Park event brings the […]
Spartan Soccer Falls to Washington in Season Opener
FAIRLEA- On Wednesday morning, Greenbrier East soccer head coach Lucas Lemine called the Washington Patriots, “the best team in the eastern panhandle.” On Wednesday afternoon, that statement rang relatively true. The Spartans suffered a 4-0 setback to Washington in a game that opened the 2024 regular season on Aug.23 at Spartan Field. The Patriots, who […] The post Spartan Soccer Falls to Washington in Season Opener appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
WVU Medicine Princeton Community Hospital to open infusion center on August 26
Princeton, WV (WOAY)- WVU Medicine Princeton Community Hospital opened the doors to a facility that will help with a health issue on the rise in our area: Cancer. This was another step toward making cancer care and treatment more accessible in counties in the southern part of West Virginia and southwestern Virginia.
UPDATE: Grand Central Ave. re-open following crash
VIENNA, W.Va. (WTAP) - A mini-van went to cross from Applebee’s to Wal-Mart when a BMW failed to stop at a red light and t-boned the mini-van, according to Vienna Police Chief Carl Powell. Each vehicle had two occupants and one occupant in the mini-van was entrapped according to...
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