BY CHRIS LAWRENCE CHARLESTON — The state in recent years has sunk a lot of money into the West Virginia State Park system and officials say its […]
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Delays expected for I-79 bridge demolition Friday in Marion County
BY MIKE NOLTING FAIRMONT — The state Department of Highways has announced plans to demolish the northbound South Fairmont Arch Bridge on Interstate 79 Friday morning as […]
Families encouraged to cut, pick up Christmas trees from W.Va. tree farms
BY CARRIE HODOUSEK CHARLESTON — West Virginians are being encouraged to pick up their Christmas tree at tree farms across the state. State Agriculture Commissioner Kent Leonhardt […]
Frontier Communications dealing with rise in stolen copper
BY JARETT LEWIS CHARLESTON — Copper theft is becoming more of a common occurrence in West Virginia. In fact, Jason Fields, senior vice president of operations with […]
Senate education chair wants lawmakers to address issues of discipline
BY CARRIE HODOUSEK CHARLESTON — State Senate Education Committee Chair Amy Nichole Grady said a priority for her during the 2024 Regular Legislative Session will focus on […]
2 charged after toddler has surgery for spider bite
BY MIKE NOLTING A man and woman are facing charges after a toddler was flown to a Morgantown hospital with a severely infected spider bite. Deputies from […]
Ski industry waiting on colder weather
BY CHRIS LAWRENCE CHARLESTON — The state’s largest ski resort has reset its planned opening day for the 2023-24 ski season to Dec. 1. Snowshoe Mountain Resort […]
WVU Purpose2Action serves communities, helps students
BY MIKE NOLTING The Purpose2Action program at West Virginia University gives Pell-eligible students the opportunity to gain experience working with nonprofits while completing their education. Kristi Wood-Turner, […]
Monongahela National Forest to provide a second Christmas tree to Washington
BY CHRIS LAWRENCE CHARLESTON — The U.S. Capitol Christmas tree from West Virginia’s Monongahela National Forest will be delivered to the U.S. Capitol on Friday. However, the […]
Steep Valley Fire in NRG National Park and Preserve crosses 2,000 acres
BY CHRIS LAWRENCE GLEN JEAN — The forest fire burning within the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve has now topped 2,000 acres. National Park Service […]
