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Salary set at $230,000 for West Virginia First Foundation executive director
With a $230,000 annual salary secured, Jonathan Board on Thursday attended the West Virginia First Foundation’s monthly meeting for the first time as the organization’s executive director. Board previously held a seat on the organization’s board but in March suspended a run for state Senate to accept the position as the foundation’s executive director. Matt […] The post Salary set at $230,000 for West Virginia First Foundation executive director appeared first on West Virginia Watch.
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.
St. Albans extends season, sectional tournament with 10-2 win over GW
ST. ALBANS, W.Va. — Facing elimination for the second game in a row, St. Albans was not shaken by an early deficit in the first game of the championship round in the Class AAA Region III, Section 1 Tournament. The Red Dragons scored ten unanswered runs to extend their season with a 10-2 win over George Washington.
Grand reopening scheduled for Chuck E. Cheese in Charleston
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — A grand reopening is scheduled for Kanawha County’s Chuck E. Cheese location. The family entertainment center at 2846 Mountaineer Boulevard in Charleston will host a reopening ceremony from 5-8 p.m. Friday after a remodeling project, according to a news release from the company. The...
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.
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.
Unique gift ideas for Father’s Day
CHARLESTON , WV (WOWK) – With Mother’s Day behind us and Father’s Day fast approaching, why not take a look at some great gift ideas for dear old Dad! Gadget expert, Steve Greenberg, shares some gifts for both Dads and grads, considering the graduation season is in full swing!
Bonnie’s Bus to offer mammograms in Chattaroy, Logan, Whitesville and Clendenin
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Bonnie’s Bus mobile mammography unit will visit Mingo, Logan, Boone and Kanawha counties offering three-dimensional (3D) digital screening mammograms and breast care education to women. A service of WVU Medicine-WVU Hospitals and the WVU Cancer Institute, Bonnie’s Bus will be at:
Pro Road athletes visit children at CAMC
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – The Pro Road National Championships are rolling on in Charleston this week, and Wednesday saw some thrilling finishes as the cyclists gave it their all in hopes of a trip to the Olympics. Thursday morning, some of the athletes spent some time off the track to make a special visit to […]
Cook's Nitro Market to close by the end of May
NITRO, W.Va. (WCHS) — A Kanawha County grocery store will shut its doors at the end of May. Management for Cook's Nitro Market announced the store has started a closing sale to empty shelves of inventory. Vanessa Cook's grocery store - located at 2501 First Avenue - will offer...
OH Charleston WV Zone Forecast
OH Charleston WV Zone Forecast for Thursday, May 16, 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. OHZ075-172000- Athens- Including the city of Athens.
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 […]
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