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Joe Manchin · CharlestonCharleston, WV (WVDN) – Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), Chairman of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, announced that the West Virginia University (WVU) Research Corporation will receive $5,000,000 from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to develop rare earth elements and critical mineral oxides from acid mine drainage. The project will help incentivize acid mine drainage treatment and develop a domestic supply chain of rare ea…See the Story
Manchin Announces $5M for WVU Research Corporation Project to Produce Rare Earth Elements and Critical Minerals from Acid Mine Drainage - West Virginia Daily News
Charleston, West Virginia · CharlestonCHARLESTON — West Virginia’s two U.S. senators backed a bill Tuesday night providing billions of dollars in aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, as well as requiring either the sale or banning of a controversial social media app with ties…See the Story
Manchin, Capito back funding for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan
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Earth Day · CharlestonKANAWHA COUNTY, WV (WOWK) - Construction season is here, which means West Virginia Division of Highways crews are out on the job, and there isn't much they can't do. With busy roadways, distracted drivers and interstate work zones, the job of a flagger can be dangerous.
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A Day in the Life of a West Virginia Division of Highways flagger
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Charleston, West Virginia · CharlestonLENS CREEK, WV (WOWK) - After a landslide took out part of the roadway, repairs on Lens Creek Road are set to begin Monday, April 29, according to Boone County Delegate Josh Holstein (R). There is no current timeline for when the project will be finished. The landslide happened April 12 just past where Kanawha County transitions into Boone County. It took a large portion of the road down the hill. It forced Lens Creek Road to become a one-lane r…See the Story
Lens Creek Road repairs set to begin after landslide
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Justice · CharlestonCHARLESTON, WV (WVNS) -- Nearly $19 million in funds for 61 West Virginia outdoor recreation projects was announced by Governor Justice. The funds will go towards projects in 34 counties, nine travel regions, and almost 700 miles of trails throughout the state.
National Crime Victims’ Rights Week recognized by the West Virginia Department of Human Services
Investing in our cities, towns, parks, and trails is truly one of the best ways t…See the Story
Nearly $19 million in funds announced by Governor Justice for projects in West Virginia
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Charleston, West Virginia · CharlestonNITRO, WV (WOWK) - Two lanes of traffic are shut down in Nitro after a vehicle crash. According to Kanawha County Metro 911 dispatchers, the crash happened at 6:39 p.m. Wednesday in the 3600 block of 36th Street in Nitro. Three vehicles were involved. Dispatchers say the middle and eastbound lanes of 36th Street are currently closed due to the crash. At this time, there is no word on if any one was injured. Medics are on scene checking on those …See the Story
Multi-vehicle crash closes two lanes of traffic in Nitro
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Charleston, West Virginia · CharlestonBOONE COUNTY, WV (WOWK) - The importance of driving sober was on display Wednesday in Boone County. Students a Scott High School in Madison had the chance to see the dangers of driving while impaired firsthand through UNITE's "Arrive Alive" tour bus. The tour bus includes the first and only marijuana driving simulator in the country. The simulator allows participants to see what it looks like to drive while distracted, drunk or drugged in a ful…See the Story
Simulator creates awareness for impaired driving prevention
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Housing · CharlestonHUNTINGTON, WV (WOWK) - After six months of work, the Huntington Regional Chamber of Commerce and the City of Huntington released the results of a city-wide housing study. The idea was to give leaders and developers an accurate picture of what Huntington needs when it comes to housing. Organizers tell WOWK 13 News with the success the area has had attracting new business, housing needs should urgently be addressed.
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Huntington gets results of housing study
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