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CBS News correspondent reflects on Buckhannon roots
BUCKHANNON, W.Va (WDTV) - CBS News correspondent Weijia Jiang is reflecting on her Buckhannon roots. Buckhannon native and CBS News Senior White House Correspondent Weijia Jiang is spotlighted on CBS Mornings. Weijia was recently named to the A100 List, which honors the 100 most impactful Asian Pacific leaders in culture...
Food Lion Feeds awards $22.6k in grants across West Virginia
WEST VIRGINIA (LOOTPRESS) – It was announced on Thursday that the Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation has awarded grants to seven nonprofit agencies and community feeding partners across the state of West Virginia. These grants total to an amount of $22.6, part of more than $675,000 in grants awarded to over 250 organizations across ten […]
Remembering the Battle of Philippi: The Civil War in West Virginia
GHENT, WV (WVNS) — On June 3, 1861, the bloodiest war fought on American soil commenced with a bang: the Battle of Philippi, also known as the “Philippi Races.” The battle is commonly considered the first land battle of the Civil War, though it is viewed as more of a skirmish than the like of […]
West Virginia attempted murder suspect arrested by U.S. Marshals
MARTINSBURG, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A Maryland man wanted for attempted murder in West Virginia has been arrested by U.S. Marshals. According to the U.S. Marshals Service, on May 17, 2024, a warrant was issued out of Berkeley County for Justin Broadus, 36, of Hagerstown, Maryland. The warrant charged Broadus with Attempted Murder, Conspiracy to Attempt […]
Heart medications found in fish in West Fork, Tygart Valley rivers
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va. (WDTV) - Heart medications have been found in fish in West Virginia rivers, according to West Virginia University researchers. Fish collected from the West Fork and Tygart Valley rivers in Weston and Elkins, respectively, have been found with statins and beta blockers in their system, researchers said. Beta...
Guard and civilians prepare for next flooding disaster
WINFIELD, W.Va. — A Blackhawk helicopter fished “victims” from the Kanawha River near Winfield Wednesday as members of the West Virginia National Guard and civilian fire departments from across the region worked together in a joint training exercise. “Anytime we can do joint training it’s really good...
Partial Disability Benefits Extended to All First Responders
CHARLESTON W.Va. (WVDN) — A bill passed during the 2024 regular legislative session which extends partial disability benefits to members of the West Virginia Municipal Police Officers and Firefighters Retirement System takes effect this week. Delegate Geno Chiarelli, R-Monongalia, the lead sponsor of House Bill 5188, said it’s important to show support for police and […] The post Partial Disability Benefits Extended to All First Responders appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
6 states, 3 tribes to receive $130 million to rehab for abandoned mine land
(The Center Square) – Kentucky, Pennsylvania and West Virginia will each receive $28.7 million in funding through the Abandoned Mine Land Economic Revitalization plan in fiscal year 2024. The funding comes through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, which put $11.3 billion in funding for the program over 15 years. In total, six states and three tribes will receive a combined $130 million. The program is aimed at returning legacy coal mining...
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