CHARLESTON — Charleston City Police announced Wednesday that an internal investigation is underway to determine if city police officers handled a Tuesday night traffic stop of state […]
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Wriston must clarify interchange comment
Speaking of Tom Bloom — we’re joining him in calling on Department of Transportation Secretary Jimmy Wriston to clarify comments he made about the Harmony Grove interchange […]
Wriston updates on progress of Corridor H
BY MIKE NOLTING At more than 50 years and counting, state officials hope a large final section of Corridor H can be under construction in the next […]
Bloom asking for clarification on Wriston’s Harmony Grove comments
MORGANTOWN — The reassurance provided in October, when Gov. Jim Justice sat in front of Mountaintop Beverage and promised “two accesses” to the Morgantown Industrial Park, took […]
Dear DOH, neglecting is abdicating
The season is changing, the weather is cooling, the days are shorter and the leaves are putting on their autumn colors. Yet one thing remains the same: […]
State announces pothole repair blitz
Transportation Secretary Jimmy Wriston says West Virginia is already on a spring pothole repair blitz. “We already have crews out there,” Wriston said during a briefing with […]
Infrastructure Law will send W.Va. $750M annually
BY CHRIS LAWRENCE CHARLESTON — West Virginia’s share of the federal infrastructure law will be substantial. The Biden administration recently revealed the figures for each state and […]
Transportation chief tells senators about possibilities of federal bill
West Virginia’s transportation secretary, whose personal style usually means draping his necktie around his shoulders, went traditional and formal Wednesday while telling a congressional committee about how […]
Transportation secretary cites challenges of supply chain, equipment and personnel
Transportation Secretary Jimmy Wriston expects a great summer of West Virginia roadwork, but he told legislators that supply chain issues, shortages of some equipment and personnel challenges […]
Masontown mayor takes road woes to Charleston
CHARLESTON — Masontown has a number of problems with its roads including a hole that could swallow a small car behind the post office. Mayor James Cottrell […]