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Preseason AP Poll reinforces golden opportunity ahead of Virginia Tech football in 2024
Monday, the Associated Press Preseason Top 25 Poll was released and for the second time in a week, Virginia Tech was left just on the outside looking in. Last week in the Preseason Coaches Poll, the Hokies were the third team out at No. 28 in teams receiving votes. In the AP Top 25, Virginia Tech was the second team out, coming in at No. 27 right behind fellow ACC foe Louisville.
The Writers Station – A Writer’s Open Mic!
ALDERSON W.Va. (WVDN) – Cheryl Mansley and Reni Fulton have teamed up to bring a monthly Writer’s Open Mic to Alderson, WV. The first will take place on Saturday, September 28, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Train Depot, #1 Railroad Avenue in Alderson. Writers of original poetry, prose, short fiction, memoirs, and essays […] The post The Writers Station – A Writer’s Open Mic! appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Woman sprays man with pepper spray in self-defense
WOOD COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Woman sprays a man with pepper spray in self-defense. On this date, an officer responded to a call on Nash St. in Parkersburg, Wood County, WV, regarding a male individual who was reportedly inside the residence with a Taser against his will. The victim used pepper spray on the male. […]
2024 LIV Golf Greenbrier field: LIV Golf players, rankings
The 2024 LIV Golf Greenbrier field is set with the passing of the typical Friday entry deadline. The LIV Golf field is set for this event, played at The Old White Course at The Greenbrier in White Sulphur Springs, W. Va., from Aug. 16-18, 2024. The LIV Golf Greenbrier field...
West Virginia Weather: Storms Expected to Impact Weekend Plans
Charleston, WV – West Virginia residents should prepare for an active weather week, with a notable shift from sunny skies to potential storms by the weekend. Today brings a slight chance of showers, though most areas will remain dry as temperatures climb to a high of 84°F. The rest of the workweek will feature a warming trend, with temperatures reaching the upper 80s by Thursday.
Carnegie Hall’s Museum Gallery features Jessie Thornton and Nanette Seligman
Lewisburg, WV (WVDN) – Carnegie Hall’s August/September Exhibits continue with three galleries showcasing the works of regional artists. The Museum Gallery (adjacent to the Hamilton Auditorium) features a collaboration with Jessie Thornton and Nanette Seligman. Jessie Thornton was born in Point Pleasant, West Virginia. He moved just a bit downriver to Huntington, in his late […] The post Carnegie Hall’s Museum Gallery features Jessie Thornton and Nanette Seligman appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
How the state government plans to aid West Virginia farmers suffering from drought
Programs put on by the West Virginia Department of Agriculture and the governor’s office have been kick-started in order to focus on providing aid to farmers who need water for their crops and hay for their animals.
A cool and comfy night; mainly dry for the next several days
Tonight features partly cloudy skies and temperatures dipping back into the mid to upper 50s. It’s the perfect evening to enjoy outside for dinner or if you’re checking out the Seether concert here at the State Fair of West Virginia! Perhaps even give the air conditioner a break with a light northerly breeze. Tuesday continues […]
Mountain lion sightings reported in West Virginia despite declared extinction
WEST VIRGINIA (LOOTPRESS) – Mountain lions, once common across West Virginia, especially in the Allegheny Mountains, played a significant role in the state’s early history. Known by various names such as cougar, catamount, painter, panther, and puma, these large predators left their mark on the landscape, as evidenced by the numerous Panther Knobs and Panther […]
Beckley Police pursue fleeing driver across multiple jurisdictions
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Beckley Police Department (BPD) was involved in a high-speed pursuit that began in Raleigh County and ended in Nicholas County. According to the BPD, in the early hours of August 12, 2024, a routine traffic stop by the BPD escalated into a high-speed pursuit. The incident began on Neville Street […]
Bear firearm season set to begin soon for several counties
GHENT, WV (WVNS) — Bear firearm season for several counties begins on August 31, 2024. These counties include Logan, McDowell, Mingo, and Wyoming. Hunters are allowed one bear per day during the season and two bears as a whole including for archery and crossbow seasons. Bows and crossbows can be substituted for firearms. Hunters must […]
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