Author: Riley Guertin

Extreme weather’s impact on buying a home

SACRAMENTO, Ca.- Florida is recovering today after milton made landfall last night. This damage comes just a little more than a week after Hurricane Helene rolled through the area. Now, data analytics company Corelogic estimates storm damage could cost property owners up to 47 billion dollars. That’s like spending a million dollars a day for 129 years. And what does…

Sunrise Spotlight: Boos & Brews 2024

On today’s edition of Sunrise Spotlight, News 40’s Ashlee Wilson sits down with Preson Green. Together, they discuss what you can expect to see at this year’s Boo’s and Brews going down at the Capitol Theatre. Here’s what you need to know about the event: Takes place on Saturday, October 11th at the Capitol Theatre. It’s completely free to attend….

Pet of the Day: James

For today’s Pet of the Day, brought to you by Morgantown Bank & Trust, we’d like you to meet James. The shelter describes James as a hoot and a half. This six-month-old is still a baby and definitely has a ton of kitten energy! James absolutely loves to play with anything he can, whether it’s other cats, his own tail…

Doctors help survivors of Helene

WASHINGTON CO., VA.- Many people have been overwhelmed trying to pick up the pieces after Helene. And that’s only going to grow worse with last night’s landfall of Hurricane Milton. Now, personal appointments are getting pushed to the backburner. We learn about one doctor who saw a need and has been working to fill it for those affected in Southwest…

Community Driven: Mud Happens 2024

On this week’s edition of Community Driven, News 40’s Julie Milam sits down with Nikki Jones from Family Enrichment. Together, they go through how this year’s Mud Happens went. The Family Enrichment Center is a non-profit that raises community awareness and prevents child abuse. You can see more about what they do year-round by clicking right here. Tune in to…

Sunrise Spotlight: Stars & 6 Strings 2024

Today on Sunrise Spotlight,  News 40’s Ashlee Wilson sits down with Emily Cosby from the Center for Courageous Kids and Jennifer Martin with Service One Credit Union. Together, these three discuss everything you can expect from this year’s Stars & 6 Strings. Here’s what you need to know about the event: When: November 2nd from 5:30–10:00 P.M. Where: at the…

Pet of the Day: Goose

For today’s Pet of the Day, brought to you by Morgantown Bank & Trust, we’d like you to meet Goose. This sweet boy is only four months old! The shelter tells us he is the last kitten of his litter to be adopted and can be a bit on the shy side. But, Goose is slowly coming out of his…

Breast cancer rates rise in women under 40

BOSTON, Ma.- More and more women under 40 are being diagnosed with breast cancer. But the reason behind the rates rising might just surprise you. Approximately 11% of women diagnosed with breast cancer are under the age of 40. According to a recent report from the American Cancer Society, that number keeps going up. Doctors say they’re seeing in the…