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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...
Corey Hoshor and Jeremy Vallet come from behind to take 2024 WV Four-Ball Championship at Raven
Corey Hoshor of Eleanor and Jeremy Vallet of Logan came from one stroke back at the end of day one to win the West Virginia Golf Association’s (WVGA) Four-Ball Championship on the Raven Course at Snowshoe Resort with a 13 under par 131. They were two strokes ahead of...
Health center to develop programs to fight WV food insecurity
A West Virginia community health center is participating in a program addressing food scarcity. The National Association of Community Health Centers' 2024 Innovation Incubator creates ways to expand access to healthy foods. Cabin Creek Health Systems, based in Charleston, will have funding and guidance from experts to help it design and test community-based solutions.
Updates with FEMA in Fayette and Nicholas Counties
FAYETTEVILLE, WV (WOAY)- If you were impacted by the severe storms from April 2-6, there are a few FEMA deadlines you may want to consider. The deadline to apply for assistance is July 22. If you wish to apply in person, you can visit the locations in Nicholas or Fayette County.
Fayette County man arrested on drug charges after police find fentanyl and methamphetamines in his vehicle
VICTOR, WV (WVNS) — A Fayette County man faces drug charges. Rufus R. Keeney of Victor was pulled over just before noon on July 2, 2024 for a minor traffic violation in the Chimney Corner area. During the stop, deputies received consent to search the vehicle. A narcotics-detecting K-9 also gave a positive indication during […]
Suspect in armed robbery arrested, accused of kidnapping and strangling woman
MOSSY, WV (WVNS) – A Mossy man is facing felony charges stemming from two separate incidents. Back on June 15th, an armed robbery occurred at the Midway T&C Gas Station. Detectives were later able to identify Clinton H. Hall as a suspect in the investigation. On the 29th, deputies were contacted by the owner of […]
Concord University President, Dr. Kendra Boggess, to retire in August 2025
ATHENS, WV (WVNS) — President of Concord University, Dr. Kendra Boggess, announced she will be retiring after the 2024-2025 academic year. According to a press release, Dr. Boggess will be hanging it up after serving Mountain Lions of Concord College (and now) University for 41 years. She became CU’s first woman to serve as President […]
Putnam County Girl Scout receives high honor, national scholarship
PUTNAM COUNTY, W.Va. (WCHS) — A Putnam County Girl Scout has received a $5,000 scholarship in recognition of her award-winning work. Morgan Harris, an ambassador in the Girl Scouts of Black Diamond Council, developed a project to create an official Monarch Waystation pollinator garden for butterflies at Black Knight Municipal Park in Beckley, according to a news release.
Man beats woman after she refused to buy him wine
PRINCETON, WV (LOOPTRESS) – A woman refused to buy a man wine, which resulted in her getting beat and pushed off porched. On June 29, 2024, Deputy Pinter and Deputy A.M. Presley were dispatched to Daniely St. in the Princeton area of Mercer County, West Virginia, in response to a complaint about an unwanted guest. […]
Silent Storm: Smithers local, FEMA break down communication barriers to deal with post storm damage
SMITHERS, WV (WOAY)- Ronald Senters from Smithers is still dealing with the after-effects of the early April storms. His home had major water damage to the ceilings. However, the process of getting federal aid that was authorized included a hurdle that not everyone deals with: Senters is deaf and cannot communicate with FEMA over the phone.
Day shelter could help solve the vagrancy problem in Beckley, Council member says
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — Beckley mayor Ryan Neal and other newly installed city officials said on Monday, July 1, 2024, that addressing a vagrancy problem in downtown Beckley is a priority for city officials. Beckley Common Council Ward 1 representative Natalie Coots, who is one of four newly-elected members of Council, said part of the […]
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