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W.Va. Campus Self-Defense Act now in effect
Today (July 1) is the take-effect date across the Mountain State for Senate Bill 10, the W.Va. Campus Self-Defense Act. Passed by the West Virginia Legislature in 2023, the Campus Self-Defense Act allows a person to carry a concealed pistol or revolver on the grounds of an institution of higher education, with some exceptions, if that person has a current and valid license to carry a concealed deadly weapon.
Cool and comfy overnight; more chances for sunshine on Tuesday
Monday evening will be quite comfy as we start in the 70s with only a few clouds around. Stretching into the overnight won’t change much as mostly clear skies stay. The biggest change you’ll notice is when it comes to the temps as we see them drop into just the 50s. Should be a nice […]
Storch: The Role of Social Media and ‘Get a Life’
In the world of politics, jabs and pointed remarks are often expected. For example, this past week during his weekly briefing, the W.Va. Gov. Jim Justice suggested the soon-to-be-former mayor of Wheeling, “Get a life.” This comment came after the mayor took to social media to criticize the Governor’s presence at Independence Hall on West Virginia Day, June 20. Interestingly, the mayor of the host city was not present that day while Debbie Jones, the manager of Independence Hall, was doing a fantastic job with the day’s festivities.
West Virginia Grant Resource Centers help secure more than $33 million in grant funding
HUNTINGTON, MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (WVDN) – West Virginia Grant Resource Centers (Grant Centers) Co-Founders Sara Payne Scarbro, from Marshall University, and Liz Vitullo, from West Virginia University, celebrated a major milestone in helping clients secure more than $33 million to support their economic, workforce and community development projects. Through competitive grant writing, facilitation support and project […] The post West Virginia Grant Resource Centers help secure more than $33 million in grant funding appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Pike travel nurse indicted in federal crackdown on health care fraud
BECKLEY, W.Va. — A Pike County travel nurse who has been under investigation for the past two years has now been indicted on federal drug charges. Jacqueline Brewster, 54, of Belfry, has been charged in U.S. District Court in Beckley, W.Va., with obtaining controlled substances by fraud, tampering with consumer products, and wrongfully obtaining individually identifiable health information under false pretenses.
Man arrested for public intoxication, ‘trying to punch the sky’
LOGAN COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A Logan County man is arrested for public intoxication, throwing hands in the air, trying to punch the sky. On Saturday, June 29, 2024, Deputy C.L. Carter from the Logan County Sheriff’s Department was on routine road patrol in the City of Logan. Deputy Carter noticed a man leaving the […]
Proposed legislation would protect unhoused residents during Regatta
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — The Charleston Sternwheel Regatta is one of the city's largest events, and on Monday's city council meeting agenda, council member Joe Solomon is sharing his proposal to protect the unhoused. According to Mayor Amy Goodwin 's Chief of Staff, Mathew Sutton, this proposition would make...
Highland soccer player Smith off to Pikeville
After spending the last few fall seasons at the goalkeeper for the Highland girls’ soccer team, Kayley Smith will look to take on that responsibility for the University of Pikeville in Kentucky. Smith,who plans to major in exercise physiology with the goal of being a physical therapist or athletic...
Putnam man accused of soliciting a minor, traveling to meet up
HURRICANE, W.Va. (WCHS) — A Putnam County man accused of soliciting a minor on the internet and then traveling to meet her was taken into custody Monday, U.S. marshals said. Elliot Simmons, 50, of Hurricane is charged with soliciting a minor and traveling to engage the minor in sexual activity, according to a news release from the U.S. Marshals Service.
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