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West Virginia man escapes from Correctional Center after being allowed to go to church on Sunday
West Virginia officials are looking for a man from the Mountain State that escaped a correctional center. Officials say Gregory Dale Stewart escaped from the Parkersburg Correctional Center while he was on furlough to go to church on Sunday.
Raleigh County Commission appoints new members to serve on county boards
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — Raleigh County Commission approved the appointments of 15 new board members to county boards during the regular commission meeting on Tuesday, July 2, 2024. The New River Gorge Regional Development Authority and Coalfield Expressway Board were two of the board appointments. Raleigh County Commission president Greg Duckworth said the new board […]
Mountain State Spotlight Explains: Should West Virginians care about the state’s bond rating?
Back in 2017, Gov. Jim Justice stood before state senators and delegates and told them West Virginia had “a $500 million hole in the bucket” and warned that this hole in the state budget would grow to $700 million the next year. During his first State of the State address, Justice came out from behind […] Mountain State Spotlight Explains: Should West Virginians care about the state’s bond rating? appeared first on Mountain State Spotlight, West Virginia's civic newsroom.
Babydog is not West Virginia’s Li’l Sebastian. She’s ‘puppaganda.’
On West Virginia Day, Gov. Jim Justice held a dedication to the four new murals in the state Capitol rotunda. The next day, we heard rumors that Babydog, Justice’s prized English bulldog, was in the murals. Sure enough, when I looked through the state Legislature’s photo gallery, there she was … right between a painter […] The post Babydog is not West Virginia’s Li’l Sebastian. She’s ‘puppaganda.’ appeared first on West Virginia Watch.
Covington Division of police warns community of new active phone scam
Police Chief, Christopher Smith of the Covington Police department has been made aware of a new and sophisticated type of phone scam. Several citizens have commented on social media or stopped by the station and reported receiving the fraudulent calls. The individuals targeted are often elderly and called by someone claiming to be from the […] The post Covington Division of police warns community of new active phone scam appeared first on The Virginian Review.
Covington Blood Drive: Give the gift of life on Tuesday, July 9
COVINGTON, Va. (VR) – Red Cross is hosting a blood drive at the First Christian Church, located at 231 E. Fudge Street in Covington, on Tuesday, July 9. The event will be held in the fellowship hall at the Family Life Center and will run from 11.00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. providing ample opportunity for […] The post Covington Blood Drive: Give the gift of life on Tuesday, July 9 appeared first on The Virginian Review.
Ex-girlfriend activates ex-boyfriend’s debit card to make purchases
RALEIGH COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – An ex-girlfriend faces charges after activating and using a debit card in her ex-boyfriend’s name. On June 10, 2024, a male victim filed a walk-in complaint at the West Virginia State Police Beckley Detachment regarding fraudulent debit card use. Scott stated he had never owned any credit or debit card […]
The Depot Opens in Historic Downtown Clifton Forge
The old Clifton Forge Antique Mall in Historic Downtown Clifton Forge has been transformed into the Depot, with a train depot theme and hosting over 21 vendors. “My Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, owns this store and He is allowing me to work here,” said Betsy Rogers of her new venture. “I have over 21 […] The post The Depot Opens in Historic Downtown Clifton Forge appeared first on The Virginian Review.
Jackson River Governor’s School honors Class of 2024, first-year students during Annual Graduation and Awards Ceremony
Clifton Forge, Va. – The Jackson River Governor’s School held its Annual Graduation and Awards Ceremony on June 10, 2024 to honor the Class of 2024 and first-year JRGS students. The ceremony was held in the MGCC Convocation Center. Dr. Ben Worth, Vice President of Academic Affairs, was the featured speaker. The community college has […] The post Jackson River Governor’s School honors Class of 2024, first-year students during Annual Graduation and Awards Ceremony appeared first on The Virginian Review.
AHPS Announces Office Closures For Independence Day
LOW MOOR — Alleghany Highlands Public Schools offices will be closed Wednesday, July 3, and Thursday, July 4, for Independence Day. Offices are closed on Fridays during summer months under summer operating hours that extend the daily hours the other four workdays weekly that offices are open. AHPS offices will reopen on Monday, July 8. […] The post AHPS Announces Office Closures For Independence Day appeared first on The Virginian Review.
1st Annual Chessie Car Show to Be Held in Clifton Forge
The Chesapeake & Ohio Historical Society and the Alleghany Cruisers will be jointly hosting the first ever Chessie Car Show at the C&O Heritage Center in Clifton Forge VA on Saturday July 13. This event is a fund raiser for the C&O Historical Society, which houses its archives, and operates the C&O Heritage Center in […] The post 1st Annual Chessie Car Show to Be Held in Clifton Forge appeared first on The Virginian Review.
Marvel Center to offer new ‘Summer STEAM Program’
RUPERT, WV – The Marvel Center is launching a new STEAM Summer program beginning on July 15, 2024, at their center in Rupert. Designed to inspire and empower students in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics, the program aims to cultivate a generation of creative thinkers and problem solvers between kindergarten and eighth grade.
West Virginia creates new law enforcement dive team for missing person cases and evidence recovery
HINTON, WV — Gov. Jim Justice announced on Wednesday the formation of a Natural Resources Police dive team within West Virginia’s Division of Natural Resources Law Enforcement Section. Officials say this team will assist the agency’s law enforcement efforts in boating incidents, cases of missing persons, and evidence recovery. During the ceremony at Bluestone State Park, […]
Judge dismisses federal lawsuit over West Virginia prison and jail conditions
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit that sought to force West Virginia to spend $330 million to improve prison and jail conditions statewide and fill worker vacancies. U.S. District Judge Irene Berger ruled Tuesday in Beckley in favor of motions by Gov. Jim Justice...
Senator Capito tours reinvigorated Form Energy site, forecasts regional uplift
WEIRTON, W.Va. — West Virginia U.S. Senator Shelly Moore Capito made her way to Weirton on Monday to tour Form Energy's Factory 1 and she said a lot has changed since the last time she was here three years ago. "There's no comparison as to where the flat land...
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