Buckhannon Stockyards hit with severe storm, suffers heavy damageWDTV18 HOURS AGO
West Virginia State Police urges compliance after multiple violent incidents this weekwchstv.com2 DAYS AGO
Patient sues Sharpe Hospital, says he was wrongfully held there for more than 570 days and abusedWest Virginia Watch8 HOURS AGO
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Philadelphia man sentenced for selling meth in West Virginia
CLARKSBURG, WV (LOOTPRESS) – One Philadelphia man has been sentenced for selling meth in West Virginia. According to U.S. Attorney William Ihlenfeld Sean Christopher Adams, age 35, of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, was sentenced Wednesday to 175 months in federal prison for the distribution of 50 grams or more of methamphetamine. According to court documents and statements […]
Mountaineer Food Bank Mobile Food Pantry distribution schedule
WEST VIRGINIA ( LOOTPRESS) – The Mountaineer Food Bank has released this week’s schedule for its Mobile Food Pantry. All distributions are scheduled to take place from 11:00am to 12:30 pm unless otherwise noted.: 5/14 – Kanawha County: Elkview Baptist Church 5/15 – Wyoming County: Old Baileysville School 5/16 – Brooke County: Follansbee Community House […]
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.
Buckhannon Stockyards hit with severe storm, suffers heavy damage
BUCKHANNON, W.Va (WDTV) - At around 8:15 pm on Saturday, Melissa Garrett and her family were notified that firefighters were at the Buckhannon stockyards responding to a report of a gas-like odor. The Garretts, who have owned the stockyard since the 70s, rushed over to assess the situation. They saw more than just a gas leak when they arrived on the scene. First responders told the Garrett family that a microburst may have struck the stockyards.
Thousands of West Virginia voters lack choices on their ballots. Here are the consequences of uncontested elections
I researched 1,800 candidates for Mountain State Spotlight’s voter guide, and learned just how uncompetitive some races really are. But there are some easy ways to fix this problem. Thousands of West Virginia voters lack choices on their ballots. Here are the consequences of uncontested elections appeared first on Mountain State Spotlight, West Virginia's civic newsroom.
Another chance to see the Northern Lights tonight in WV, OH and KY
Another geomagnetic storm will occur tonight causing the Aurora Borealis to be more active for the second consecutive night. The aurora will be visible for parts of West Virginia, Kentucky and Ohio this evening. Peak viewing hours will be between 9pm and midnight, but the aurora will still be visible until 2am. Areas above the […]
Republicans in West Virginia governor’s race run to the right on transgender issues
Transgender issues have emerged as an unexpected focal point in West Virginia’s gubernatorial race, as Republicans in the crowded primary seek to stand out as more conservative than their competitors in the solidly red state. In the weeks ahead of Tuesday’s primary, former state Rep. Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), businessman Chris Miller and a PAC supporting West […]
With Strawberry Festival underway, Buckhannon city officials aim to ease traffic, prevent parking issues
BUCKHANNON, W.Va. (WDTV) - The West Virginia Strawberry Festival is underway in Buckhannon this week, and city officials have released information to help ease traffic and prevent parking issues. According to officials, the city works closely with the festival and supports the efforts of the Buckhannon Police Department, the Buckhannon...
Dry weather prevails tonight & most of Monday; Showers/storms return Tuesday
Tonight, we end Mother’s Day with a calm evening under mostly clear skies. High pressure from this afternoon will stick around tonight, keeping us with mostly clear skies for the rest of tonight! Overnight lows will be on the chilly side as they drop into the 40s. Monday will start with a dry morning so […]
Election deniers: West Virginia voters must pick from GOP candidates who still dispute 2020 outcome
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — When West Virginia Republicans vote in Tuesday’s primary, they will have a hard time finding a major candidate on the ballot in any statewide race who openly acknowledges that President Joe Biden won the 2020 election. Embracing or skirting the line on election denialism...
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