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Justice calls West Virginia Legislature into special session
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – West Virginia Governor Jim Justice has officially called for a special session of the West Virginia State Legislature. Justice issued the proclamation for the special session on Friday, stating that the legislature is to convene at 5 p.m. Sunday, May 19. The governor’s office says the proclamation lists 15 items for […]
Starbucks announces closure of one West Virginia location
CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Starbucks will close one of its locations in southern West Virginia next month. According to a message written on a chalkboard outside the Starbucks in the Charleston Town Center Mall, they will officially close on Sunday, June 2, 2024. The announcement comes weeks after two major restaurants within the mall abruptly […]
What do you do if you see a fawn alone?
GHENT, WV (WVNS) — It’s a natural instinct to want to help a baby animal when you think it’s in trouble. However, most fawns that seem abandoned are actually doing just fine. , most fawns you’ll find are not abandoned at all, according to the National Wildlife Federation (NWF). They’ve been stashed in a safe […]
West Virginia ranks number one for paranormal investigations
GHENT, WV (WVNS) — One of many topics that can be associated with the Mountain State is ghosts, cryptids, and a variety of the paranormal. According to a study held by JeffBet, paranormal investigations are most common in West Virginia, and many keywords related to the paranormal, such as ‘ghost orb,’ were studied to discover […]
Oscar Mayer Wienermobile returns to north central West Virginia this weekend
The iconic Oscar Mayer Wienermobile will be "hauling buns" to several locations across north central West Virginia this weekend, including a special stop at the West Virginia Strawberry Festival.
Buckhannon recognizes fallen officer at Police Officer Recognition Day
BUCKHANNON, W.Va. (WDTV) - The Buckhannon Police Department held the 7th annual Webb Grubb Police Officer Recognition Day Wednesday. During the ceremony, Buckhannon Police Chief Matthew Gregory presented the history of the day and paid tribute to Chief Chesley Grover Mearns, who was shot in the line of duty on August 9, 1921, and died on August 13 of the same year. Chief Mearns was honored and memorialized on the department’s Blue Wall of Honor at the ceremony.
Office of Energy warns about new phone scam targeting homeowners
CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The West Virginia Office of Energy (WVOE) warns a new phone scam is targeting homeowners across the state. Energy officials say people are receiving calls from scammers claiming to represent the “West Virginia Power Company” or other, legitimate power companies that operate in West Virginia, including Appalachian Power and FirstEnergy. The […]
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