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Local restaurant opens new location in Star City
MORGANTOWN, W.Va (WDTV) - A local restaurant has opened up a second location in Morgantown. Mountain State Brewing Company’s new Star City location makes the fifth location for the restaurant in the area. Other locations are located in Morgantown, Bridgeport, Thomas and Deep Creek, Maryland. The new Star City...
White, Donaldson, and Greene lead West Virginia’s powerful rushing attack in the revamped Big 12
West Virginia has its strong rushing game returning, and if the improvements on a weak defense can prevent some of the problems from last year, the Mountaineers could make an impact in the Big 12 Conference this season. West Virginia finished third in the Bowl Subdivision with 229 rushing yards...
Two anglers catch record black crappies on same day at Woodrum Lake
CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Gov. Jim Justice announced today that the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) has reported that two anglers fishing together on Aug. 8 caught state-record black crappie, setting records for both length and weight. “I’m thrilled to celebrate this unprecedented fishing achievement and hope these new benchmarks inspire anglers from […]
A Contaminated Water Lawsuit And The History Of Voting This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, residents around Indian Creek say their water has been contaminated by mining. Briana Heaney went down to Pineville to talk those who are beginning to take legal action. Also on this episode, many people expected the 2024 presidential election would be unpredictable. But no one...
Cleveland man sentenced for trafficking fentanyl in West Virginia
WHEELING, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A Cleveland man was sentenced to 151 months in federal prison Monday for his involvement in a drug trafficking conspiracy in Ohio County. Solomon Eli Watters, 28, pled guilty in January 2023 to charges of conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute cocaine base and 400 grams or more […]
Downtown Morgantown bar fuels patrons’ ‘Pour Choices’
A new bar and restaurant dubbed “Pour Choices Pub & Grub” opened its doors to Downtown Morgantown on Aug. 17. Located at 227 Chestnut St., the pub offers patrons a calm and cool atmosphere, neighboring music venue 123 Pleasant St., according to owner Jamel Smalls. “We're open to...
Man claims he killed and raped multiple woman, has desire to do it again
HUNTINGTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A man tells witnesses he had killed multiple people and raped women and his desire to do it again. On August 21, 2024, around 10:09 PM, officers were called to St. Marks Bar at 932 4th Avenue in Huntington, WV, Cabell County. Employees reported that a man was discussing firearms and […]
PSC Chairman Lane’s Column: Meet the Judges
The Public Service Commission includes more than me and my fellow Commissioners. In addition to the three of us, the agency has a number of divisions to carry out all the things that allow us to supervise public utilities. We have lawyers, accountants, and engineers who each contribute specialized skills to the overall effort. There […] The post PSC Chairman Lane’s Column: Meet the Judges appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
French Creek School Wins Literacy Foundation Grant
POTTSTOWN PA – French Creek Elementary School, in the Owen J. Roberts School District (Chester County), is the winner of a $3,000 grant from the Dollar General Literacy Foundation, the organization says. The grant is part of more than $100,000 the Tennessee-based foundation is distributing in Pennsylvania, it reported...
Hayhurst Family Makes Major Gift to WVU Women’s Basketball
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (Aug. 22, 2024) –West Virginia University graduates and supporters, the Hayhurst family, have amplified their commitment to West Virginia University Athletics by contributing a major gift of $2.5 million to the WVU women’s basketball program. In recognition of their philanthropic leadership, the Hayhurst Family will be...
Drought State of Emergency extended for West Virginia
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – The State of Emergency for the ongoing drought has been extended, according to West Virginia Governor Jim Justice. The governor’s office says the extension impacts all 55 counties and will go on for another 30 days. Officials with Justice’s office say the U.S. Drought Monitor indicates “extreme, severe and moderate” drought […]
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