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West Virginia senator removed as committee chair after indecent exposure charges
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — The chair of a key West Virginia state legislative committee was removed from his position by chamber leadership Wednesday after being charged with indecent exposure and disorderly conduct. Republican Sen. Mike Maroney, who led the state Senate Health and Human Resources Committee, was arrested Tuesday...
Attorney General Morrisey Urges College Students Looking for a Job to Watch Out for Employment Scams
CHARLESTON, WV (WVDN) — Thousands of students in the state are getting ready to return to college; some are getting their first crack at higher education. With that, many are set to look for employment to supplement their allowances. College is the first time many young adults are in charge of their own personal affairs, […] The post Attorney General Morrisey Urges College Students Looking for a Job to Watch Out for Employment Scams appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Help showcase on national stage how West Virginia is leading in teacher recruitment
The West Virginia Public Education Collaborative and the Brad and Alys Smith Outdoor Education Collaborative hope to tout the new Teachers Ascend into West Virginia program on center stage next year at the South by Southwest EDU Conference. Part of the presentation selection process will be considered through community voting.
State Fair of West Virginia schedule for Wednesday, August 14
GENERAL INFORMATION 8 a.m. – Gates open 11 a.m. – Carnival rides ope 12 p.m. – West Virginia Lottery Opens ENTERTAINMENT 10 a.m., 1 p.m. – FirstEnergy Live Wire Demo 10:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m. – Catherine Hickland 10:30 a.m., 12 p.m., 1 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m., 6:00 p.m. – Hot Glass Academy […] The post State Fair of West Virginia schedule for Wednesday, August 14 appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Residents voice concerns over AEP's proposed rate hikes at public hearing
CHARLESTON, W.Va (WCHS) — Community members came out on Monday to voice their concerns regarding American Electric Power's proposed price hikes at a public hearing. The proposed rate case at this meeting was regarding AEP asking for $20.4 million to expand its net energy costs beginning Sept. 1. However,...
Mostly clear skies tonight; more sunshine for Wednesday
Tonight features mostly clear skies and temperatures dipping back into the upper 50s. Once again, it’s the perfect evening to enjoy outside for dinner or if you’re checking out the Anne Wilson concert here at the State Fair of West Virginia! Perhaps even give the air conditioner a break with a light northerly breeze once […]
Working coal miner’s rights free town hall August 15
OAK HILL, WV (WOAY) – Cases of Black Lung Disease, especially in younger miners are currently skyrocketing. They are contracting more severe forms of the disease earlier in their mining career. That’s why New River Health Association and Cabin Creek and Valley Health are holding a town hall on Thursday, August 15 at New River Convention Center so the miners can learn their rights.
Prep Volleyball: River View seniors look to add another chapter to historic two-year run
River View High School opened in 2010, consolidating Big Creek and Iaeger. However, over that span, the Lady Raiders have yet to advance to the state volleyball tournament inside the Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center. History could be on the horizon in Bradshaw. “The seniors really want to be the first team to go to […]
$10 million awarded to Princeton Health Care Center for new facility
PRINCETON, WV (WVNS) — The Princeton Health Care Center will soon be receiving money that will go towards the building of a new facility. On August 2, 2024, an announcement from Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) stated that Princeton Health Care Center was preliminarily granted $10 million in Congressionally Directed Spending funds (CDS). Once the […]
Bee stings: How dangerous are they?
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — A Raleigh County man passed away during the 2024 year due to a sting from a yellow jacket. The man’s family said they do not understand how it happened. Bees, wasps, and yellow jackets are all part of the same order of insects. Nearly all of them have stingers and venom; […]
Beckley’s 7th Annual Honey Festival will sweeten up your weekend!
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — Beckley’s 7th annual Honey Festival happens the weekend of Saturday, August 17, 2024! So, what kinds of sweet treats can festival-goers expect from this year’s event? Kettle corn and roasted corn are two sweet summer treats attendees will get to try. Mark Lilly, President of the Raleigh County Beekeepers Cooperative Association, […]
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