CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The West Virginia Nursery & Landscape Association (WVNLA) Marcus W. Rennix Memorial Scholarship program is accepting applications for Mountain State students studying horticulture, landscape architecture, and nursery and greenhouse management. The deadline for applications to be submitted is September 30, 2025.
Julie Robinson, WVNLA executive director, said students must be in-state residents who have completed half the required courses in ornamental horticulture
by LootpressCHARLESTON, SC (LOOTPRESS) — U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace officially entered the 2026 South Carolina governor’s race on Monday, adding her name to an already crowded Republican primary field vying to succeed outgoing Gov. Henry McMaster.
Mace, a Republican representing South Carolina’s 1st Congressional District, made the announcement in a video posted to social media, which ended with the message “Nancy Mace For Governor.” She followed the post with a message asking, “Do you like our X header?”
by LootpressATLANTA, GA (LOOTPRESS) – Former college football coach and attorney Derek Dooley officially announced his candidacy Monday for the U.S. Senate seat currently held by Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff, setting the stage for what could be one of the most closely watched races of the 2026 election cycle.
Dooley, the son of University of Georgia coaching legend Vince Dooley, enters the race with strong backing from top Republican figures, including Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp. The seat is seen as a key
by LootpressATHENS, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Concord University’s first cohort of pre-licensure nursing graduates has a 100 percent pass rate on the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEXRN) and a 100 percent employment rate. The final test score was reported on Friday, Aug. 1, and all graduates are serving as nurses in the region.
Accomplishing a 100 percent pass rate is an essential milestone for CU’s nursing program. This group of students was the first to enter the nursing program
by LootpressNITRO, W.Va. — Kanawha and Putnam county fire crews responded to an early morning blaze on 40th St in Nitro Monday.
Fire crews said they found the basement at the house located at 137 40th Street fully-involved and flames coming out of the first floor windows. The house was unoccupied at the time of the blaze. It took 30 minutes to bring the fire under control.
There was extensive damage to the inside of the house. There were no injuries reported.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
by WV MetroNewsToday on MetroNews This Morning:
–Four people are found dead after a wreck in Marshall County
–Residents of a Keyser healthcare center had to be evacuated during a weekend fire
–The state finishes the fiscal year with a surplus
–In Sports: The 2025 West Virginia high school football season started early this morning for several teams who held a midnight first practice
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by WV MetroNewsMUSICAL COMEDY: Charleston Light Opera Guild concludes the presentation of the musical comedy, “The Wedding Singer,” at 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Aug. 8-9, and 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 10, at Charleston Coliseum Theater. Tickets are $30 and $35. Contact charlestonlightoperaguild.org.
MOUNDSVILLE, W.Va. — Two men and two women from Buffalo, New York died in a one car crash in Marshall County.
Dr. Kishore Divan, Asha Divan, Shailesha Divan, and Gita Divan, all four of them in the their 80s, were reported missing by family members Saturday, according to the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department. The four hadn’t been heard from for several days when they were on their way to the Palace of Gold at New Vrindaban in Marshall County.
The car was found by search volunteers Saturday
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