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Intoxicating hemp fight in Ohio continues despite new law
17+ hour, 55+ min ago (541+ words) COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) " Intoxicating hemp products have been illegal in Ohio since the state's new cannabis regulations went into effect on March 20, but the hemp industry and its supporters aren't giving up yet. Hemp retailers won a small victory in…...
Ohio business coalition pushes for LGBTQ+ protections
22+ hour, 5+ min ago (698+ words) COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) " A coalition of more than 1, 300 businesses across Ohio is renewing efforts to pass statewide LGBTQ+ protections, arguing such policies are essential not only for civil rights, but also for economic growth. Leaders behind Ohio Business Competes joined…...
Marshall BOG approves tuition increase, 2027 budget
16+ hour, 40+ min ago (199+ words) HUNTINGTON, W. Va. (WOWK) " Following the trend of increasing prices, tuition costs at Marshall University will also be going up. During the university's Board of Governors meeting on Wednesday afternoon, board members voted to approve a 2. 5% tuition increase. This would add…...
Social Security beneficiaries warned of scam that can lead to 'devastating financial losses"
1+ day, 55+ min ago (460+ words) (NEXSTAR) " The Social Security Administration (SSA) is warning beneficiaries of an impersonation scam with devastating consequences for retirees. "Never share your Social Security number with unexpected callers," SSA officials wrote in a social media post warning of an impersonation scam....
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DOJ moves to compel West Virginia Secretary of State to hand over unredacted voter data
1+ day, 14+ hour ago (352+ words) CHARLESTON, W. Va. (WOWK) " The office of the U. S. Attorney General moved to compel West Virginia'Secretary of'State'Kris'Warner to produce a statewide voter registration list.' The records include the name, date of birth, address and the last four digits of each registered voter's…...
Pittsburgh announces Downtown celebration during NFL Draft weekend
1+ day, 23+ hour ago (227+ words) PITTSBURGH, Pa. (BLACK & GOLD NATION) " As the 2026 NFL Draft approaches, Visit PITTSBURGH announced a "dynamic series" of Downtown celebrations designed to spotlight the region's culture, support local businesses and create fan experiences. "Picks BURGH" will transform the city into a…...
Ohio bill to teach "success sequence" life path progresses
1+ day, 19+ hour ago (622+ words) COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) " A bill to require schools to encourage students to get married before having children is making progress at the Statehouse. Senate Bill 156 would require Ohio schools to teach students grades 6 through 12 about the "success sequence" life path....
No. 17 WVU baseball vs. Marshall: Probable starters, game time, more
2+ day, 3+ min ago (444+ words) MORGANTOWN, W. Va. " In-state foes West Virginia and Marshall will battle on the diamond for the second time this season on Wednesday in Granville. This game was originally scheduled for Tuesday, but cooler temperatures pushed the game back 24 hours. No. 17 West…...
W. Va. Make it Shine program kicks off statewide cleanup
2+ day, 11+ hour ago (292+ words) KANAWHA COUNTY, W. Va. (WOWK)- It's the time of year for spring cleaning and one program in West Virginia is making sure that it includes the environment. For the first two weeks of April, nearly 3, 000 West Virginians are rolling up their…...