Staff report The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — A mosquito trapped in Cabell County has tested positive for West Nile virus, according to the Cabell-Huntington Health Department. The health department has been monitoring West Nile virus in the mosquito populations by trapping the mosquitoes and submitting them to the West Virginia Office[Read More…]
Month: June 2017
National Weather Service warns of possible flooding for W.Va.
By JORDAN NELSON The Register-Herald BECKLEY, W.Va. — With the one-year anniversary of a 1,000-year flood in areas of West Virginia approaching, Tropical Storm Cindy — now lashing the Gulf Coast — could bring more flooding our way. According to the National Weather Service, it may be time for the state[Read More…]
Small businesses receive more than $700,000 for flood aid from RISE W.Va.
By JESSICA FARRISH The Register-Herald BECKLEY, W.Va. — Greenbrier County received more than $700,000 in grant funding for small businesses through the public-private Rise West Virginia program, a West Virginia Development Office project manager reported Wednesday. Rise distributed $1.4 million to small businesses in 11 counties in November, Rise Program[Read More…]
WV med schools recognized for vaccine advocacy
By TAYLOR STUCK The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — West Virginia is almost always in the bottom of health indexes, such as obesity, rate of heart attack and diabetes and lack of exercise. But when it comes to vaccinating children against life-threatening diseases, the Mountain State beats almost every other state.[Read More…]
Topless rally organizers respond to Charleston mayor’s request
By ERIN BECK Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — After the Charleston mayor accused them of planning a “naked spectacle” and asked them to reschedule, a group of women planning a topless protest for Saturday in Charleston responded that they are “not ashamed of [their] natural form.” Nearly 200 people have[Read More…]
Upper Monongahela River locks open for recreational use this weekend
By JOHN MARK SHAVER The Fairmont News FAIRMONT, W.Va. — Those interested in boating and fishing on the Monongahela River this weekend can take advantage of the opening of the Morgantown, Hildebrand and Opekiska locks. Despite being moved to a new waterway, the locks will be open this weekend for the[Read More…]
Over 100 volunteers unite for the Day of Action
By VICTORIA L. CANN The Exponent Telegram CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — Almost 125 volunteers from various organizations and companies came together Wednesday to help the United Way of Harrison County give back during the annual Day of Action. Brad Riffee, United Way community impact director, said it’s the perfect way to give[Read More…]
EDITORIAL: Justice has chance to do more than showboat
The Parkersburg News and Sentinel editorial Surely anyone who begins a speech by announcing he “can’t do anything but tell the truth” understands he has just cued his audience to put up its guard. But Gov. Jim Justice’s spotlight grab Wednesday morning was so dishonest, disingenuous and full of self-serving[Read More…]
State’s largest yard sale brings thousands of visitors to Lewis County
By DARLENE J. SWIGER The Weston News WESTON, W.Va. — The Lewis County Convention and Visitors Bureau, along with the Upshur County CVB, is accepting registrations for West Virginia’s Largest Yard Sale on Aug. 4 and 5, which brings thousands of visitors to the area. Past sales have featured hundreds[Read More…]
West Virginia State Society’s Annual State Celebration set for June 28 in D.C.
Celebration features ‘Taste of the State’ with food, beverage, entertainment from across W.Va. WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 22, 2017) – The West Virginia State Society (WVSS) will host its annual State Birthday Celebration – featuring a Taste of the State – Wednesday, June 28 beginning at 5:30 p.m. in room G-50 of the Dirksen[Read More…]