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Fayette County couple arrested on drug and child neglect charges following shots fired call
CANNELTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A Fayette County couple has been arrested on drug and child neglect charges following a shots fired call early this morning. According to Fayette County Chief Deputy Shannon Morris, Zachariah T. Roat, 35, and Kristina L. Roat, 32, of Cannelton, are facing felony charges in Fayette County. At approximately 2:30 AM, […]
Free cone and pup cup for adopters at Fayetteville Dairy Queen
FAYETTEVILLE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Fayette County Humane Society has announced an exciting promotion for pet adopters. From now until Saturday, anyone who adopts a pet from the society during their free adoption event will receive a free ice cream cone and pup cup from the Fayetteville Dairy Queen. In addition, High Lawn Funeral Home […]
Nicotine use rising in young children, school administrators concerned
FAYETTEVILLE, WV (WVNS) – Nicotine is now reaching children much younger than 21. The unfortunate truth is it is gaining popularity – electronically. Cigarettes are declining in popularity as new forms of nicotine intake are on the rise. Vaping and tobacco free pouches are taking over as some of the most popular forms of nicotine […]
Smelly sewage situation plagues residents in Fayette County
HILLTOP, WV (WVNS) – Residents in Fayette County reported there were two separate breaks in the sewage pipes in Red Star and Hilltop, which are neighboring communities. They say it is overflowing and contaminating the area too. “It is contaminated under, through, and on the other side of the tracks. We have raw sewage coming […]
Fire and Library Levy funds to be discussed at upcoming Fayette County Commission meeting
FAYETTEVILLE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Members of the Fayette County Commission are scheduled to meet on Wednesday for a session which will include discussion of Fire and Library Levy funds. Scheduled to begin at 9:00am on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, the Fayette County Commission’s upcoming session will also address budget revisions and resolutions, board appointments, and […]
You ask, we report: Help Mountain State Spotlight write our ‘Citizens Agenda’
At Mountain State Spotlight, we aim to go beyond the polls and press releases to get you informative, explanatory and accountability election reporting. As the 2024 general election nears, we’re adapting the Citizens Agenda, a project to make election reporting more responsive, inclusive and useful for voters. Now, as we approach November, we want to […] You ask, we report: Help Mountain State Spotlight write our ‘Citizens Agenda’ appeared first on Mountain State Spotlight, West Virginia's civic newsroom.
‘Governor’s Arts Caravan’ to make stops in Richwood, Point Pleasant, and other areas
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The Governor’s Arts Caravan is coming to a town near you. The West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture and History (WVDACH) and the State Arts Office will host an upcoming arts caravan consisting of a series of five grant workshops around the state to discuss grant programs with artists and arts organizations.
PSC to hold evidentiary and public comment hearings August 12 for APCo Expanded Net Energy Cost case
CHARLESTON, WV (WVDN) – The Public Service Commission of West Virginia has scheduled August 12 as the date for the evidentiary hearing and public comment hearing for Appalachian Power Company and Wheeling Power Company’s Expanded Net Energy Cost case. The companies have requested an additional $20.4 million in annual revenue. The evidentiary hearing in this case […] The post PSC to hold evidentiary and public comment hearings August 12 for APCo Expanded Net Energy Cost case appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
WGU Expands Access to West Virginia, Launches BSN Prelicensure Program in The Mountain State
SALT LAKE CITY, UT (WVDN) – Western Governors University’s (WGU) Michael O. Leavitt School of Health (LSH), now offers the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Prelicensure) program in West Virginia. The launch of the BSN Prelicensure program provides more access to West Virginians who need an alternative pathway into the nursing industry. “WGU is knocking down barriers that exist between West Virginians […] The post WGU Expands Access to West Virginia, Launches BSN Prelicensure Program in The Mountain State appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
West Virginia American Water’s response to West Side gas crisis was ‘reasonable’: PSC
West Virginia American Water’s response to the November 2023 West Side gas crisis was “reasonable,” according to final memorandums released by the Public Service Commission of West Virginia.
Union reaches three-year agreement with Optimum in West Virginia
WEST VIRGINIA (WCHS) — Union workers announced a multi-year deal was established Wednesday for Optimum employees in West Virginia. The Communication Workers of America reached an agreement with the telecommunication company which boosts pay and job security for workers in the Beckley and Logan areas. The contract includes a...
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