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Woman breaks into home and drinks bottle of baby medicine
WYOMING COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A woman breaks into a home, drinks a bottle of baby medicine, and damages the property. On the morning of July 18th, 2024, Deputy Zach Cook from the Wyoming County Sheriff’s Office rushed to Wyoming County, West Virginia, to respond to a report of Breaking and Entering that was in […]
Todd Kirby takes oath of office for Raleigh County Circuit Court judge
BECKLEY, WV (WNVS) — Todd Kirby was sworn in as the newest judge on the 10th Judicial Circuit in Raleigh County on Tuesday, July 23, 2024. Kirby, who served in the West Virginia House of Delegates as a Republican representing District 44, had a private attorney’s practice in Beckley and also served as an assistant […]
WV State Fair Advanced Discounted Ticket Deadline Approaching
LEWISBURG W.Va. (WVDN) – The deadline to purchase advanced discounted tickets to the 2024 State Fair of West Virginia is Monday, July 29. Tickets may be purchased by visiting statefairofwv.com/tickets/, calling 1-800-514-ETIX (3849) or at the State Fair Box Office. The Box Office is open Monday – Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturday, […] The post WV State Fair Advanced Discounted Ticket Deadline Approaching appeared first on The Virginian Review.
Alleghany Cruisers to host Summer Cruise In
The Alleghany Cruisers will be hosting the Summer Cruise In at Cucci’s on Madison St un Covington on Friday July 26 from 5:30 pm to 9:30 pm. This nostalgic trip back to the 1950’s and 1960’s is a totally free event and is open to all types of vehicles. This event will feature a live […] The post Alleghany Cruisers to host Summer Cruise In appeared first on The Virginian Review.
What are West Virginia’s marijuana laws?
Over the last decade, West Virginia delegates and senators have argued about and modified the state’s marijuana laws. Although lawmakers legalized the drug for medical purposes in 2017, the debate over how to regulate it has continued, with politicians proposing different bills that could make marijuana possession either more or less punishable by the courts. […] What are West Virginia’s marijuana laws? appeared first on Mountain State Spotlight, West Virginia's civic newsroom.
It’s seeming less likely opioid settlement funds will help with drug epidemic
The West Virginia First Foundation was formed to distribute funds the state will receive from multiple legal settlements with opioid manufacturers and distributors. The state is expected to receive about $1 billion in settlement money over the next few years. The state will put $10 million — earned from the settlement with McKinsey & Company […] The post It’s seeming less likely opioid settlement funds will help with drug epidemic appeared first on West Virginia Watch.
Woman arrested after screaming profanity outside apartment complex
HINTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A woman was arrested after screaming profanity outside an apartment complex. On Tuesday, July 23, 2024, at approximately 8:54 AM, a Summers County Deputy was sent to Summers Landing Apartments located in Hinton, WV 25951, in response to reports of a woman screaming and using profanity outside the complex. Upon arrival, […]
Training initiative for hardwood industry professionals opens this August at MGCC
Clifton Forge, Va. – Enrollment is underway for the Appalachian Hardwood Training Initiative (AHTI) at Mountain Gateway Community College. The program is designed specifically for employers and employees in the hardwood industry. AHTI, funded through a grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC), is committed to providing high-quality training from industry experts, ensuring that foresters […] The post Training initiative for hardwood industry professionals opens this August at MGCC appeared first on The Virginian Review.
AHPS Makes Positive Strides in Curbing Chronic Absenteeism
LOW MOOR — The Alleghany Highlands Public Schools Division has made positive strides in addressing the number of students chronically absent from school. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school division’s elementary schools saw substantial improvement in student attendance in many areas. The improved attendance at AHPS elementary schools comes as schools throughout the nation […] The post AHPS Makes Positive Strides in Curbing Chronic Absenteeism appeared first on The Virginian Review.
Council for Town of Clifton Forge to conduct Public Hearing on Tuesday, August 13
The Council for the Town of Clifton Forge will conduct a Public Hearing on Tuesday, August 13, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of Clifton Forge Town Hall to review and receive citizen input on the amended Comprehensive Plan for 2024. Any person desiring to express his/her views with respect to the above-mentioned […] The post Council for Town of Clifton Forge to conduct Public Hearing on Tuesday, August 13 appeared first on The Virginian Review.
Oil spilled from W.Va.'s largest well traveled 100 miles to Ohio River
COPLEY, W.Va. — In a quiet meadow along the upper reaches of the Sand Fork of the Little Kanawha River, it's hard to imagine that there was ever more hustle and bustle than the crow of a rooster. The village of Copley today is a quiet place, but, as...
Farmers Market opens at the Beckley Intermodal Gateway
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — The Farmers Market at the Beckley Intermodal Gateway’s Bill Withers Plaza is ready for the 2024 season. From 3:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, from July 15, 2024 through August and September 2024, market vendors will be set up throughout the covered plaza. Senior Coupons will be […]
$10 million approved for projects in West Virginia
CHARLESTON, WV (WVNS) — $10 million was announced for water and sewer projects in the Mountain State by the West Virginia Infrastructure and Jobs Development Council. The projects that the $10 million will go towards include: Funds were also approved for six other water and sewer projects in West Virginia, which include:
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