WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The American Association for the Advancement of Science has issued the following media advisory: Dr. Sudip Parikh, CEO of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, will visit Charleston on Monday, Aug. 7, to deliver a presentation titled “Science and Technology for[Read More…]
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Hurricane High School wins opening event of Callaway Junior Tour High School Series
Savannah Hawkins, Tanner Sutphin, Kellen Pauley and Carson O’Dell on top at Bel Meadow Country Club WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The Callaway Junior Tour High School Series, sponsored by Tri-State Roofing and Sheet Metal and hosted by the West Virginia Golf Association (WVGA), opened its 2023 season with[Read More…]
St. George Medical Clinic in Tucker County celebrates Patient Appreciation Day on Aug. 10
ST. GEORGE, W.VA. — In honor of National Health Center Week, the St. George Medical Clinic will celebrate Patient Appreciation Day at its two health center locations. The event will run from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 10, in Parsons (8591 Holly Meadows Road) and Canaan Valley (6368[Read More…]
Governor Visits County to Present Hammond PSD with Grant
About 900 people in southern Brooke County received a double dose of good news this week.Gov. Jim Justice announced a $1,287,333 grant for the Hammond Public Service District’s water treatment system.The money will be used to match $4.6 million awarded by the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers and supplement[Read More…]
DHHR Reminds Parents of Vaccination Importance
The West Virginia Dept. of Health and Human Resources reminds parents of West Virginia students of the importance of remaining up to date with vaccinations as the back-to-school season approaches.Children who are current with their vaccinations will automatically meet school immunization requirements.All children entering school in West Virginia for the[Read More…]
Sales Tax Holiday Set
Gov. Jim Justice recently announced that West Virginians in need of materials for the upcoming school year will be able to save money this weekend during the state’s back-to-school sales tax holiday.During the holiday, certain back-to-school items are exempt from sales tax, such as clothing, school supplies, school instructional materials, laptops and[Read More…]
Brooke County Resident Pleads Guilty to Sexual Abuse
Jonathan Logan, 51, of Brooke County, has pleaded guilty to two felony counts of sexual abuse in the first degree.He says he would give underage girls alcohol and Benadryl to have sex with him.The case came to light in May when Brooke County detectives received an anonymous call concerning two[Read More…]
Wellsburg Resident Pleads Guilty to Incest
David Michael Hill, 46, of Wellsburg, is facing 25-75 years in prison after pleading guilty to five counts of incest.That sentence is part of a plea agreement Hill made with prosecutors to avoid a sentence of 100-200 years.The agreement also dismisses five counts of second-degree sexual assault and sexual abuse[Read More…]
DMV Introduces Parent’s Supervised Driving Program
The West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles has introduced the Parent’s Supervised Driving Program, a new initiative to help parents teach their teens to drive.“This program is designed to get kids interested in getting their driver’s licenses,” Gov. Jim Justice said.“I remember counting down the days to get my permit and then[Read More…]
Annual Peach Festival to be Held
The 60th Annual Peach Festival of St Thomas Episcopal Church will be held Saturday, Aug. 12, from 11 a.m.-6 p.m., at the church located on Three Springs Dr. in Weirton.Roast beef, pulled pork, and sausage sandwiches with fries and cabbage and noodles will be available for purchase, along with a[Read More…]