The Herald-Dispatch WINFIELD, W.Va. — The National Weather Service on Monday confirmed a tornado briefly touched down in Putnam County, West Virginia, during a storm Sunday. The EF0 began near the intersection of Radwin Drive and Hazel Circle, according to the NWS, where trees were and the siding of a[Read More…]
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Fly Fishing Festival set in Thomas
By Anthony Gaynor, The Intermountain THOMAS, W.Va. — Anglers of all skill levels will have a weekend full of free activities an educational opportunities as the inaugural Appalachian Fly Fishing Festival is coming to Thomas. Thomas will be the center of attention as anglers and outdoor enthusiasts From May 31[Read More…]
Allegiant kicks off seasonal service to Myrtle Beach, to add Florida destinations
By Fred Pace, HD Media HUNTINGTON, W.Va — Allegiant Travel Company kicked off seasonal service from Huntington Tri-State Airport to Myrtle Beach on Friday. The company said in a news release it plans to add two other Allegiant Air destinations later this month to Punta Gorda/Fort Myers and Destin/Fort Myers in[Read More…]
Raleigh Commission votes to dissolve town of Rhodell
By Josephine E. Moore, The Register-Herald RHODELL, W.Va. — A small mining town in Raleigh County, whose roots date back more than 80 years, has dissolved its municipality. The decision to dissolve the town of Rhodell has been in the works for years but was made official Tuesday by a[Read More…]
“The boy who plants trees” plants 500 near Berkeley Springs
By Tom Markland, The Journal MARTINSBURG, W.Va. – A boy from Berkeley Springs, colloquially known as “The boy who plants trees,” planted around 500 at his home on Saturday, with the hope of improving the environment for his community. Fifteen-year-old Jacob Villenueve, a boy with autism from Berkeley Springs set[Read More…]
West Virginia Department of Health Facilities hosts statewide tour of facilities for lawmakers
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The Department of Health Facilities (DHF) continued a statewide tour of its facilities for lawmakers with a stop at Jackie Withrow Hospital in Beckley in May. The visit on Tuesday came following the hospital’s recent four-star designation by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services[Read More…]
Capito, Murphy bill to address Parkinson’s Disease passes Senate
Bipartisan Dr. Emmanuel Bilirakis and Honorable Jennifer Wexton National Plan to End Parkinson’s Act is now on the way to the president’s desk West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Last week, the Senate passed the Dr. Emmanuel Bilirakis and Honorable Jennifer Wexton National Plan to End Parkinson’s Act. The bill, which passed the House[Read More…]
‘Vandalia Gathering’ returns to State Capital for Memorial Day Weekend
West Virginia Press Association Staff Report CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The annual Vandalia Gathering honors Appalachian culture and tradition by bringing together the region’s most talented pickers for a weekend filled with music, laughter, smiles, and storytelling. And with everything from demonstrations of Irish, Scottish, and Native American dancing, to great[Read More…]
Bikers preserve spirit of service before Memorial Day with visit to veterans in long-term care
By Esteban Fernandez, Times West Virginian CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — Eddie Shannon roared up the driveway on his motorcycle to the Louis A. Johnson VA Medical Center with several of his fellow veteran bikers Thursday afternoon. Shannon, who is from Cottageville, West Virginia, and several other veterans undertook their yearly pilgrimage[Read More…]
Help on the way: Biden announces federal disaster assistance for April storm damage
By Ty McClung, Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Almost two months after severe storm systems ripped through Northern and Southern West Virginia, residents can now receive federal funding to help with storm-related repairs. President Joe Biden announced in a news release Wednesday that a “major disaster exists in the State of West[Read More…]
