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WVDOH awards contract to renovate bridges on Interstate 79 near Burnsville
CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A project to renovate three sets of bridges on Interstate 79 near the Burnsville exit is among nine construction projects awarded by the West Virginia Division of Highways on Thursday, April 25, 2024. The projects are from a bid letting conducted Tuesday, April 9, 2024. Contracts awarded from the April 9 […]
West Virginia high school AFROTC Cadet Tomey receives scholarship for flight training
LEWIS COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Cadet Lt. Col. Kaylee Tomey, an 11th grade Air Force Junior ROTC cadet at Lewis County High School has received a scholarship to attend Elizabeth City State University to participate in a private pilot license training program in the summer of 2024. According to Lewis County Schools, Cadet Tomey is […]
Nicholas County native named new Mountaineer mascot for WVU
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (WCHS) — A Nicholas County native officially takes on the role of the Mountaineer mascot Friday during a symbolic rifle ceremony at West Virginia University. Braden Adkins, of Richwood, officially accepted the title after being named the successor to Mikel Hagar on March 2, according to a...
St. Marys defeats Roane for first ever LKC crown
GLENVILLE — Cali Masters had five hits in as many at-bats and had a pair of dominating performances inside the circle here Friday night at the Sue Morris Sports Complex to help lead St. Marys to its first Little Kanawha Conference softball championship following a 4-0 victory versus Roane County.
Patriot Legacies: John Walker an early settler at Big Springs
John Walker was born in 1747 in County Antrim, Ireland. At age 29, in 1776, he enlisted as a Private in Capt. John Morrow’s Company of Pennsylvania Riflemen of the 2nd Battalion. He took part in the battles of Long Island, New York; Trenton, New Jersey; and Brandywine and Germantown in Pennsylvania. John’s service coincided with a bleak time in our country’s fight for independence. The Continental Army only narrowly got away after its defeat at Long Island. Trenton was a morale booster as Washington...
CCMC holds luncheon to show appreciation for volunteers
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - Camden Clark Medical Center held their annual volunteer appreciation on Thursday afternoon highlighting the devotion, time and effort the volunteers put into the hospital daily. “Of course we want to celebrate the volunteers during this week to give them recognition for all of the endeavors they...
Lady Cavaliers Dominant in Win Over Nicholas County
SUMMERSVILLE- On Wednesday, April 24, the Greenbrier West Lady Cavaliers jumped out to a quick lead in the first innings and then erupted for six runs in the fifth that put the game away for good in their impressive 10-1 victory over the Nicholas County Lady Grizzlies. West got two runs on the board in […] The post Lady Cavaliers Dominant in Win Over Nicholas County appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Braxton County Lawyer Pleads Guilty to Federal Gun Crime
BRAXTON COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Thomas Jason Drake, 48, of Gassaway, pleaded guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm. According to court documents and statements made in court, Drake, a lawyer, admitted that he possessed and pawned a Taurus Model G3C 9mm handgun on December 20, 2021, a Winchester Model Grand European […]
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