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Land sale a milestone for Friends of Blackwater
THOMAS, W.Va. — A 2,700-acre tract of land which is largely the view the public gets from Lindy Point in the Blackwater Falls State Park will soon be protected in perpetuity. John Crites, owner of the beleaguered Allegheny Wood Products company has agreed to a sale of the long talked about property to the U.S. Forest Service.
ACLU launches tool for West Virginia parents, students to submit classroom religion complaints
Parents and students of West Virginia schools can file complaints about teacher attempts to push religion in science classes with an online tool the American Civil Liberties Union of West Virginia launched Friday. Earlier this year, the state Legislature passed Senate Bill 280, which allows school teachers to answer student questions on scientific theories about […]
AASHTO awards recognizes 10 projects from Southeastern region
The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) recently recognized 10 projects from the Southeastern region at the regional 2024 America’s Transportation Awards competition. The honored projects are located in Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, Tennessee, and West Virginia. “The America’s Transportation Awards competition highlights the critical role state DOTs (departments of transportation) […] The post AASHTO awards recognizes 10 projects from Southeastern region appeared first on Transportation Today.
Mining companies owned by Justice family cite “financial struggles” as U.S. Government files for contempt
GHENT, WV (WVNS) — A handful of coal companies owned by the family of West Virginia Governor Jim Justice’s family are fighting a Motion for Civil Contempt filed in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Virginia on August 6, 2024. The companies owned by the family of Jim Justice reportedly owed $5,130,125.47 […]
‘All is good in the neighborhood’ — Justice short on details over averted Greenbrier auction
With the auction of The Greenbrier Hotel averted, Gov. Jim Justice said Thursday that “all is good in the neighborhood” regarding the historic landmark despite numerous other issues seemingly still unresolved and other debts remaining unpaid. The public auction was scheduled to happen Tuesday due to The Greenbrier Hotel Corporation, which is owned by the […]
W.Va. DOT, VA plan erosion mitigation efforts at Donel C. Kinnard Cemetery
DUNBAR, W.Va. (WCHS) — Two state agencies are partnering for an erosion mitigation project at a Kanawha County veterans’ cemetery. The West Virginia Department of Veterans Assistance and Division of Highways are working to protect burial sites at the Donel C. Kinnard Memorial State Veterans Cemetery in Dunbar, according to a news release from transportation officials.
Swimmer flown to hospital following head injury from diving
BELINGTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A swimmer was airlifted to the hospital after suffering a head injury from diving at a West Virginia State Park. According to the Maryland State Police, on Saturday afternoon August 10, a helicopter crew from Cumberland sprang into action to rescue a swimmer who suffered a diving injury at Audra State […]
Clarksburg Mission consolidating long-term recovery program into Glen Elk location
CLARKSBURG, W.Va (WDTV) - The Clarksburg Mission’s Resurrection Program is consolidating at its main location in Glen Elk. The Resurrection Program is an 18-month, long-term ministry designed to address the root causes of both homelessness and addiction. Currently, the program, which typically has 20 to 24 residents participating at...
Tribute to Queen to take place at Palatine Park this weekend
FAIRMONT, W.Va (WDTV) - A free concert will take place at Palatine Park this weekend. Absolute Queen: The Ultimate Tribute to Queen will take place on Saturday at the park at 7 p.m. Organizers said they received quite a few requests for a Queen tribute, and they are excited to...
Morgantown entrepreneur expands, rebrands wellness business
MORGANTOWN, W.Va (WDTV) - A Morgantown entrepreneur is expanding and rebranding her wellness business, providing more services to the area. Roman’s Acupuncture & Wellness, which opened in 2004, will now be Roman’s Wellness Center, according to owner Stacy Roman. The business, which is located on Blue Horizon Drive...
Glenville State Athletics Launches NIL Marketplace with Opendorse
GLENVILLE, W.Va. – Glenville State Athletics has announced their partnership with Opendorse to form The Pioneer Pro Shop, the Official NIL Marketplace of GSU Athletics. The NIL (Name, Image and Likeness) Marketplace will offer a direct access point for organizations and individuals who would like to explore NIL collaborations with Glenville State student-athletes while remaining compliant with NCAA guidelines. Glenville State fans, brands, sponsors and donors can browse, book, pitch and pay any Glenville State student-athlete for NIL activities in one platform, built specifically for the student athletes' needs.
WV Daily News and Hinton News now offer free online access to legal notices
LEWISBURG, WV [WVDN] — The West Virginia Daily News and Hinton News have announced that all printed legal public notices and advertisements will now also be freely accessible online. The legal notices can be searched and viewed on their respective websites, wvdn.com and hintonnews.com. In addition to these platforms, the notices are also available through […] The post WV Daily News and Hinton News now offer free online access to legal notices appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
‘Contempt is simply a step too far’: Justice’s companies explain failure to pay fines
Two dozen mining companies owned by the family of West Virginia Governor Jim Justice are refuting the U.S. government's motion to hold them in contempt, saying their failure to pay their civil fines on time was "not due to a willful violation of the Court’s order."
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