Wildfires Are Burning Thousands of WV Acres The Inter-Mountain Eastern West Virginia is on fire. Days of dry, windy weather supported wildfires that have burned thousands of acres, particularly in Berkeley, Hardy, Hampshire, Morgan and Pendleton counties. According to Assistant State Forester Linda Carnell, who spoke with WV Public Broadcasting,[Read More…]
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Justice’s Greenbrier Resort facing state tax liens
By Steven Allen Adams, The Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice said Wednesday he was unaware that West Virginia tax officials had placed several liens on the historic Greenbrier Resort in White Sulphur Springs for taxes owed. According to documents filed with the Greenbrier County Clerk’s[Read More…]
EPA, DEP not doing their jobs?: WV groups sue over Lower Guyandotte watershed oversight
By Mike Tony, Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia conservationists have filed a federal lawsuit against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, saying the agency has violated the Clean Water Act in its oversight of a local watershed spanning roughly 100,000 people. Three environmental groups sued the EPA Monday, contending[Read More…]
First responders kept busy by fires over past week
By Stephen Smoot, The Pendleton Times PENDLETON COUNTY, W.Va. — In Franklin, Fort Seybert, and Upper Tract over the past week, four fires kept Pendleton County fire and rescue units busy as they tried to contain flames stirred by springlike temperatures and higher winds. Potentially, the most dangerous fire took[Read More…]
Novelis to close Buckhannon plant
By Brad Johnson, The Inter-Mountain BUCKHANNON, W.Va. — More than 80 workers will be affected by a global company’s announced closure of its Upshur County plant. Novelis ALR Rolled Products announced the planned “total closure” of the plant in a letter to Buckhannon and state officials dated March 15. The letter stated[Read More…]
World War II veteran from Upshur County (West Virginia) prepares to celebrate his 100th birthday
By Noah Jeffries, The Record Delta BUCKHANNON, W.Va. — Not many individuals get to reach their 100th birthday. In Upshur County, a local veteran is getting ready to celebrate this milestone with loved ones from across the country. Max Adams, a World War II veteran, will be celebrating his 100th[Read More…]
Fight for the future: Stonewall Jackson, St. Joseph’s hospitals square off before West Virginia Intermediate Court
By Matt Harvey, The Exponent Telegram FAIRMONT, W.Va. — Two rural hospitals that are considered critical to their communities are at odds in a West Virginia court case that could impact how new hospitals are built throughout the state for years to come. At issue is whether the board of[Read More…]
Marshall, WVU making final plans for handguns on campus; what you need to know
By Ashley Perham, HD Media HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — West Virginia’s two largest universities are preparing for the July launch of Campus Carry, but there are still final details to work out. Beginning July 1, a bill passed by the West Virginia Legislature in 2023 will allow people with concealed carry[Read More…]
Closing of Family Dollar store in Elkins draws shoppers
By Brad Johnson, The Inter-Mountain ELKINS, W.Va. — Shoppers were once again flocking to the Elkins Family Dollar store Tuesday, after the store announced that it would soon be closing. Late Monday afternoon, so many shoppers were driving in and out of the store’s parking lot – located off the[Read More…]
Crews filming locally for ‘Snarly Yow’ monster movie
By Toni Milbourne, The Journal HARPERS FERRY, W.Va. — Film crews have been busy in and around Harpers Ferry, as well as some other locations in Jefferson County, setting the scenes for a monster movie focusing on the legendary Snarly Yow. Chuck Morrongiello, producer and actor, shared that the production[Read More…]