CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice announced that Breeze Airways, the only Nice Low Cost Carrier (NLCC) in the U.S. will begin new service from Charleston (CRW) to Myrtle Beach, SC, starting May 10, 2024. Fares on the new route start from $49 one-way, if purchased by November 14 for travel by September 3,[Read More…]

By Esteban Fernandez, Times West Virginian FAIRMONT, W.Va. — Typically at this time of year, amateur ornithologist Joey Herron catches between 7 and 15 Saw-Whet Owls up at Valley Falls State Park. However, unseasonably warm weather has delayed their migration, and the nets he and his apprentice Joe Hildreth have[Read More…]

By Eric Ayres, The Intelligencer WHEELING, W.Va. — An amended ordinance to ban camping on public property in the city of Wheeling was passed by a majority vote from members of city council on Tuesday night. The controversial issue has been a brewing topic over the past few weeks since[Read More…]

By Steven Allen Adams, The Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON, W.Va. — More than one week after being accused of intentionally destroying emails and other documents in a federal class action lawsuit, a settlement has been reached between inmates at the Southern Regional Jail and current and former West Virginia[Read More…]

By Taylor Kennedy, Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — It has been a difficult four months for former West Virginia coach Bob Huggins. The Mountaineers’ season tipped off on Monday night. But Huggins is not prepping for the next opponent nor seated on his stool right beside the bench. The Morgantown[Read More…]

By Steve Keenan, The Register~Herald GRANDVIEW, W.Va. — Firefighting crews continued battling the Steep Valley Fire in National Park Service territory on Tuesday. According to Dave Bieri, NPS district supervisor, a blaze of so far unknown origin started Monday by the railroad tracks about two miles south of Quinnimont, across[Read More…]

By Eric Ayres, The Intelligencer TRIADELPHIA, W.Va. — Public employees in the Northern Panhandle got an opportunity to voice their concerns Monday night about proposed fiscal year 2025 benefit plans before officials from the West Virginia Public Employees Insurance Agency. Monday evening’s session at The Highlands Event Center was the[Read More…]

By Greg Jordan, Bluefield Daily Telegraph MONTCALM, W.Va. — Upstream, Lorton Lick Creek’s water was clear, but a stream of sewage entering it near the Bluestone River was turning it a pallid grey as it flowed toward Montcalm. The sewage could be seen Monday as it poured into the creek[Read More…]