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Greenbrier Valley Election 2024 community roundtable: Help write our Citizens Agenda
Election season is underway, and that means candidates will be out vying for your vote. We want you to help guide Mountain State Spotlight’s election coverage. What do you want the candidates to be discussing as they ask for your vote? We want to hear from you! Join reporters and editors from Mountain State Spotlight […] Greenbrier Valley Election 2024 community roundtable: Help write our Citizens Agenda appeared first on Mountain State Spotlight, West Virginia's civic newsroom.
West Virginia senator loses committee roles following indecent exposure arrest
(The Center Square) – Republican West Virginia Senator Mike Maroney has been removed from his committee chairman responsibilities and committee appointments after he was arrested and charged with two misdemeanors in Marshall County on Tuesday. Senate President Craig Blair, R-Berkeley, said Maroney, R-Marshall, is entitled to due process. Maroney was arrested for indecent exposure and disorderly conduct after he was “accused of performing an overt act of self gratification” at...
State Fair of West Virginia schedule for Tuesday, August 13
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 Tuesday, August 13 appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
West Virginia State Senator being recognized nationally for her work
WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) — One local state senator is being recognized nationally for her efforts, contribution, and achievements as an elected official. West Virginia Senator Laura Wakim Chapman who serves in District 1 was recently awarded the Legislators Excellence Award from the Reason Foundation. The Reason Foundation is a national organization that focuses on free […]
West Virginia sends $12M to state's volunteer fire departments
(The Center Square) – West Virginia again is sending $12 million to fire departments and emergency services across the state. The measure was funded through House Bill 5128, with Gov. Jim Justice holding a ceremonial signing of the bill joined by the West Virginia Firemen’s Association. The bill sends $6 million to the state’s Fire Protection Fund, where it will be evenly distributed to volunteer fire departments across the state...
Tractor-trailer crashes and catches fire at Sandstone Mountain killing one man
RALEIGH COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A fatal crash occurred on August 10, 2024, involving a tractor-trailer on I-64 Eastbound at Sandstone Mountain. The Raleigh County Sheriff’s Office, along with local fire departments and EMS providers, responded to the scene at approximately 11:48 a.m. The tractor-trailer, driven by 62-year-old Jeffrey Howard of Dublin, Ohio, entered the […]
Wyoming County man convicted of grand larceny
WYOMING COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A Wyoming County man has been convicted of grand larceny. Jessie Tolliver, 45, of Wyoming, pleaded guilty on August 12, 2024, to one count of grand larceny. Tolliver’s sentencing is scheduled for October 2024. The case stems from an incident on October 28, 2023, when Sergeant Tyler Sizemore of the […]
Sesame Street characters bringing show to Chuck Mathena Center
PRINCETON, W.Va. (WVVA) - Sesame Street Live is coming to the Chuck Mathena Center this fall. Tickets will go on sale Friday at 10 a.m. for the Nov. 21 performance, which features the characters from the show in a new interactive production that will tour the United States and Canada.
Raleigh County man urges car buyers to check for recalls on used vehicles before purchasing
Shady Spring, WV (WOAY)—A man in Shady Spring recently purchased a used vehicle on the Facebook marketplace. His story reminds us that even when all parties involved in a transaction have the best intentions, misfortune can still happen. Newswatch reporter Mike Teaney heard the story for himself.
West Virginia State Senator Michael Maroney arrested
UPDATE: Senate President Craig Blair (R-Berkeley) released the following statement on Wednesday morning: “Above all, I am deeply concerned for our friend and colleague, Senator Mike Maroney. The facts that have emerged are troubling, and I am disappointed. However, in this time, our primary focus is on the well-being of Senator Maroney. To give him […]
Gov. Jim Justice orders flags to be flown at half-staff on Wednesday, August 14, in honor of former Delegate Ron Fragale
CHARLESTON, WV — Gov. Jim Justice has ordered all United States and West Virginia flags at the Capitol Complex and state-owned facilities in Harrison County to be displayed at half-staff from dawn to dusk on Wednesday, August 14, 2024, in commemoration of the distinguished life and service of former West Virginia Delegate, Ron Fragale.
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