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Burnsville: Challenges accessing transportation, fresh food in a rural community
When library director Beth Anderson's car was out of commission for 6 weeks, it highlighted the issues many in this rural community deal with. Burnsville: Challenges accessing transportation, fresh food in a rural community appeared first on Mountain State Spotlight, West Virginia's civic newsroom.
Federal West Virginia prisoner sentenced for mailing threats to President Obama, Gov. Ron DeSantis, VP Kamala Harris
CLARKSBURG, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A federal prisoner in West Virginia has been sentenced for mailing threats to President Obama, Gov. Ron DeSantis, and Vice President Kamala Harris. According to U.S. Attorney William Ihlenfeld, Stephen Elbert Boykin, age 52, a federal prisoner at Federal Correctional Institution Gilmer, was sentenced today to an additional 51 months in […]
Son punches mom in the face after she refused to give him a pain pill
LEWIS COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A man is facing charges after he punched his mom in the face because she wouldn’t give him a pain pill. According to the West Virginia State Police, troopers responded to the Quarry Glen Apartment Complex regarding a 911 hang-up call. When they arrived, the suspect, Mark Russell Ramsey, stated […]
Patient sues Sharpe Hospital, says he was wrongfully held there for more than 570 days and abused
A young adult male with developmental disabilities has filed a lawsuit against a troubled state-run psychiatric hospital, saying he has been physically abused and wrongfully held at the facility. The lawsuit, filed May 8, said the patient, known as J.P., was given “false hope” for more than 570 days that he was ready to be […] The post Patient sues Sharpe Hospital, says he was wrongfully held there for more than 570 days and abused appeared first on West Virginia Watch.
Arnoldsburg: Balancing worries about inflation and energy transition with hope for the next generation
Kenneth and Debbie Arnold are proud of Calhoun County's newest graduates, and hope they can succeed amid rising prices and a changing energy economy. Arnoldsburg: Balancing worries about inflation and energy transition with hope for the next generation appeared first on Mountain State Spotlight, West Virginia's civic newsroom.
Weston distillery wins 18 international awards in 2024
WESTON, W.Va. (WDTV) - A Weston distillery has won 18 new international awards this year, according to a release. MannCave Distillery won 18 awards at the 2024 Sip Awards. The Sip Awards claim they present a unique, spirit-judging competition, unaffected by industry bias. MannCave is no stranger to the international...
Glenville: Hoping for more veteran support from state lawmakers
Charlie Yakubow says more support is needed for veterans, like the ones he works with at Glenville State University. Glenville: Hoping for more veteran support from state lawmakers appeared first on Mountain State Spotlight, West Virginia's civic newsroom.
Nicholas County man sentenced for a felony in Fayette County
FAYETTE COUNTY, WV (WVNS) — A man from the Mt. Nebo area of Nicholas County was sentenced for aiding an adult in confinement. 44-year-old Kenneth W. Sheets, of Mt. Nebo, was sentenced on May 7, 2024 to two to ten years in prison for the felony offense of Aiding an Adult in Confinement. On March […]
Baseball Recap: Clay County finds home field redemption against Braxton County
There's no place like home for Clay County, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Tuesday. Everything went their way against the Braxton County Eagles on Thursday as the Clay County Panthers made off with a 15-1 win. That's more bragging rights for Clay County, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Baseball Recap: Noah Dawson can't quite lead Ravenswood over Gilmer County
Ravenswood fell victim to Gilmer County and their airtight pitching crew on Tuesday. They took a 4-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Gilmer County Titans. Ravenswood was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Gilmer County apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played last Friday.
Clay and Calhoun counties are represented by one of West Virginia’s most powerful lawmakers. They’re still struggling
John Bigger, of Chloe, said there’s one major attraction in Calhoun County – the park that draws stargazers from all over. But Bigger, who works on pipelines, has to leave the county to go to surrounding states for work. “We have one of the best stargazing places in the country because there’s no outside light […] Clay and Calhoun counties are represented by one of West Virginia’s most powerful lawmakers. They’re still struggling appeared first on Mountain State Spotlight, West Virginia's civic newsroom.
WVU Medicine Camden Clark celebrates silver Beacon Award
PARKERSBURG — The WVU Medicine Camden Clark Medical Center received a national award as it kicks off Hospital Appreciation Week. The hospital earned the national silver-level Beacon Award for Excellence from the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) within both its Cardiovascular Intensive Care (CVICU) and Intensive Care Units (ICU).
Suspect in Nicholas County standoff found dead
SUMMERSVILLE, W.Va. (WCHS) — A man from Nicholas County is dead after a standoff situation in Summersville Tuesday afternoon. Deputies said they received a mental hygiene warrant on Jonathan Pritt Jr., but when they arrived at his him he allegedly fired several shots at them. The deputies said they...
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