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Annual West Virginia Coal Festival returning to Madison
MADISON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The annual West Virginia Coal Festival is set to take place in Madison from June 18 to June 22. This year’s festival promises a rich blend of history, entertainment, and community activities, celebrating West Virginia’s coal heritage. The festival will feature a variety of entertainment options for all age groups, including […]
Children shouldn’t have to die for West Virginia lawmakers to take action
Last week, Gov. Jim Justice’s administration gave an update on a horrible case out of Boone County where a 14-year-old girl died after several state agencies failed her. Justice said during an earlier press briefing that Child Protective Services had “no idea” about the child, who was found in a skeletal state. Then he walked […] The post Children shouldn’t have to die for West Virginia lawmakers to take action appeared first on West Virginia Watch.
FEMA advises West Virginia residents to read eligibility letters carefully
WEST VIRGINIA (WTRF) — If you live in Boone, Cabell, Fayette, Kanawha, Lincoln, Marshall, Nicholas, Ohio, Putnam, Wayne and Wetzel counties and were impacted by the early April 2024 storms, tornadoes and floods, officials say to read your FEMA eligibility decision letter carefully. If you have questions, visit a Disaster Recovery Center so they can […]
OP-ED: Homeschooling Not to Blame for Boone County Tragedy
The recent tragedy of Kyneddi Miller in Boone County is a heartbreaking and grievous tragedy that should never have occurred. It is imperative to identify the true causes of this failure, rectify them if possible, and demand accountability. Sadly, instead of taking responsibility for the failures that resulted in this death, leaders are resorting to […] The post OP-ED: Homeschooling Not to Blame for Boone County Tragedy appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Logan, W.Va. cuts back on ambulance services amid $1M financial shortfall
LOGAN, W.Va. (WCHS) — The Logan Emergency Ambulance Service Authority will cut back on the ambulances it runs and overtime hours to try to erase about $1 million in red ink. The coalfield operation and many other rural ambulances are experiencing problems with retention, recruitment and reimbursement. Running a...
U.S. Attorney Will Thompson participates in SRDRC softball tournament
CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – United States Attorney Will Thompson of the Southern District of West Virginia was part of the roster, along with other office staff, on Friday for the latest Southwestern Regional Day Report Center (SRDRC) Slow Pitch Softball Tournament. The tournament took place for the eleventh year beginning at 9:15am at the Lick […]
BOE approves designations for two athletic venues, additionally okays other items
The Mingo County Board of Education approved a number of items during that body’s May 23 meeting that included honoring two longtime educators in the Mingo County Schools system. Among those items gaining approval was the naming of the Tug Valley High School baseball field after the late Don...
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