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West Virginia Department of Health Monitoring for Transmission of Measles
CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – – The West Virginia Department of Health (DH) is closely monitoring for transmission of measles following the state’s first documented case since 2009. After confirming the first positive case on Monday, state health leaders have learned of 152 additional people who were potentially exposed, 128 West Virginia residents from 30 counties […]
North Carolina Man Sentenced for Role in Counterfeit Currency Conspiracy
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Xavier Sanders, 24, of Charlotte, North Carolina, was sentenced today to three years of probation after serving five months in jail, for conspiracy to commit an offense against the United States. Sanders admitted to his role in a conspiracy to create and pass counterfeit United States currency in the Southern District […]
WV Department of Economic Development and WV Office of Energy announce applications are open for the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant program
CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) — The West Virginia Department of Economic Development and West Virginia Office of Energy (WVOE) announce the release of the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) program for local governments and nonprofits to implement energy efficiency retrofits.“We’re thrilled to announce that registration is open for the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant […]
Summerlike weather moves into WV, OH and KY
(WOWK) – Warm weather has moved in for the weekend, and temperatures will continue to climb. StormTracker 13 Meteorologists predict that highs for Sunday and Monday will soar 15 degrees above normal to the upper 80s! High temperatures are not expected to break temperature records either day, but still make sure to stay hydrated on […]
Ratepayers to shoulder costs of fire hydrant testing, upgrades
Due to a lack of funding from the Legislature, the costs for upgrading, testing and potentially replacing hundreds of fire hydrants in the state may fall on the backs of utility customers, officials said during a task force meeting on Friday. The post Ratepayers to shoulder costs of fire hydrant testing, upgrades appeared first on West Virginia Watch.
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