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Census: Most Of State’s Largest Cities Shrank From 2022 To 2023
Of the state’s 15 largest cities, only Morgantown and Bridgeport gained population from July 1, 2022, to July 1, 2023, according to new U.S. Census data. And those two cities did not post large gains. Bridgeport’s population increased about 1 percent to 9,377. Morgantown’s increased 0.3 percent to 30,429.
Multiple vehicle crash slows traffic in Charleston
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - An accident along I-64 east, I-77 split has been cleared by emergency officials. CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - Drivers should be aware of a major traffic delay in Charleston Thursday morning. A crash happened just before 8 a.m. at exit 59 at the I-64 east, I-77 north...
OH Charleston WV Zone Forecast
OH Charleston WV Zone Forecast for Sunday, May 19, 2024. Zone Forecast Product for Central Appalachians and Middle Ohio Valley. This product provides average values for each zone and may not. be representative of exact locations. For a more site-specific. forecast visit: https://weather.gov/rlx. OHZ075-201400- Athens- Including the city of Athens.
Tucker re-elected chairman of West Virginia Credit Union League
PARKERSBURG — A credit union president from Parkersburg has been re-elected chairman of the West Virginia Credit Union League board of directors. Mike Tucker, president and CEO of West Virginia Central Federal Credit Union, Parkersburg, was re-elected April 27 at the League’s 88th Annual Meeting in Charleston. Tucker...
Charleston women charged following alleged assault of pregnant woman at grocery store
KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. (WCHS) — Three Charleston women have been charged after a pregnant woman was violently attacked at a grocery store earlier this month, according to court records. Neveah Joy Gresham, 20, and Sarah Eternity Gresham, 19, have been charged with malicious or unlawful assault and 19-year-old Jayden...
First Alert Forecast | Alert Day For Isolated Downpours
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - A swirling area of low pressure to our west will be slowly plodding eastward during the day. It has had a history of sparking a few flash flood warnings owing to how it can keep a steady rainfall overhead for too-long a time-frame. By the early afternoon, that swirl will now be overhead our region, sparking showers and storms that won’t move quickly across but instead just hang around. Not everyone will experience these showers, but the concern is for a downpour that overstays its welcome and causes spot flooding instead of watering the flowers. We’ve got the bicycle time trials going on today in Charleston, as well as the area baseball and softball playoff games. There can be that unlucky disruption, so be on your toes. Temperatures will stay in the lower 70s for much of the afternoon. By evening, we’ll see these showers taper off and quieter weather move in.
1 injured after vehicle goes over I77 guardrail in Charleston
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – One person has been taken to the hospital after a car went over the guardrail on the interstate. According to Kanawha County 911 dispatchers, the crash happened around 5:42 p.m. Monday when a vehicle was traveling on I-77 North near the 104-mile marker. Dispatchers said the vehicle went over the guardrail […]
WV Department of Education hosts Fit + Active Schools Face-off
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — From push-ups to high knees and crunches, nine West Virginia elementary and middle schools headed to the Culture Center in Charleston for bragging rights and to be judged on who was the fittest school in the Mountain State. "Our judges are made up of a lot...
New Region 4 rep introduced to West Virginia First Foundation Board
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WV News) — The new representative for Region 4 was introduced to the others members of the West Virginia First Foundation Board during a virtual meeting Thursday. Jon Dower, who was recently elected to fill the Region 4 seat previously occupied by Johnathan Board, said his role...
WVU student arrested after violent incident in dorm room
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (WDTV) - A West Virginia University student was arrested after a violent incident in a dorm room. Shawn Higginbotham, 19, of Charleston, has been charged with strangulation, according to court documents from Monongalia County. The West Virginia University Police Department responded to Dadisman Hall on November 6 at...
Mason County Schools to join Toyota West Virginia’s 4T Academy in upcoming school year
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Mason County Schools now makes the newest addition to Toyota’s work-based learning program for upper-class high school students. Toyota West Virginia welcomed Mason County to its 4T Academy during a ceremony at the Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center Wednesday. It makes the third school system to join the academy behind Kanawha and Putnam county schools after Toyota established the program in the state in 2022.
Marmet: A need for lowering prescription drug costs
Jack Miller is 65 and has diabetes. He'd like to see more focus on spending money to lower the cost of medications for seniors like him. Marmet: A need for lowering prescription drug costs appeared first on Mountain State Spotlight, West Virginia's civic newsroom.
Pro Road Nationals: Criterium Race road closures
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – The Criterium race for the Pro Road National Championships starts Thursday night, and some streets are already blocked throughout Charleston. Those parked in some areas of downtown will also need to move their vehicles before all of the road closures begin. According to City of Charleston Officials, anyone parked in the […]
Yeager Airport works to go green with new water bottle filling stations
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – West Virginia International Yeager Airport is taking another step toward sustainability with new bottle filling stations at all gates. The project was done in collaboration with West Virginia American Water. “We understand the crucial role that airports play in promoting sustainability and environmental responsibility, said Dominique Ranieri, CEO of Yeager Airport. […]
Chesapeake: Doubting politicians’ promises to lower costs for people with disabilities
Shawn Ramsey is a full-time caregiver for his mother, and the two struggle to get by on disability benefits. Chesapeake: Doubting politicians’ promises to lower costs for people with disabilities appeared first on Mountain State Spotlight, West Virginia's civic newsroom.
Charleston: Watching politicians treat trans people as ‘subhuman’
Ryan Alexander, a trans man from White Sulphur Springs, said campaign rhetoric is dangerous Charleston: Watching politicians treat trans people as ‘subhuman’ appeared first on Mountain State Spotlight, West Virginia's civic newsroom.
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