By BREANNA FRANCIS The Journal MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — Berkeley County Council approved sending a letter to the West Virginia Department of Transportation on behalf of the Berkeley County Solid Waste Authority to request help with litter control on Interstate 81 during Thursday’s weekly meeting — a request that came on[Read More…]
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North Central West Virginia urgent care facilities have become key part of health care system
By STEVEN BAUBLITZ NCWV Media CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — Urgent- care facilities in North Central West Virginia continue to offer quality medical services, and staffers have noticed an increase in visitors over the past year due to varying factors, including the convenience of care. The facilities allow patients with acute or[Read More…]
81st annual Feast of the Ramson celebrates the arrival of first green of West Virginia spring
By RICK STEELHAMMER Charleston Gazette-Mail RICHWOOD, W.Va. — The pungent aroma of nearly one ton of cooking ramps should help guide first-time visitors to the site of Richwood’s 81st annual Feast of the Ramson on April 13. The state’s oldest continually running ramp feed gets underway at Cherry River Elementary[Read More…]
West Virginia Gold Star Mothers’ living memorial takes root at Beech Fork
By BISHOP NASH The Herald-Dispatch BARBOURSVILLE, W.Va. — To plant a sugar maple for every West Virginian who died in service to their country would take a state park-sized plot of land, if not more. A considerably smaller but no less hallowed grove took root at Beech Fork State Park[Read More…]
Republican committees divided over West Virginia Gov. Justice
By STEVEN ALLEN ADAMS The Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON, W.Va. — With West Virginia’s Republican primary for governor 11 months away, GOP leaders at the county level are making their feelings known for Jim Justice, the Democrat-turned-Republican governor of the state. The Mineral County Republican Executive Committee released a[Read More…]
Richwood council reverses course, voices support for mayor
By RYAN QUINN Charleston Gazette-Mail RICHWOOD, W.Va. — Richwood Mayor Chris Drennen isn’t resigning after all, and City Council members aren’t accusing her of receiving pay without their approval, or of any other wrongdoing. “Does anyone on this council believe that I was paid without your knowledge or consent?” Drennen[Read More…]
Pipestem Resort State Park building summer zip line course, splash pad, beachfront and more
By EMILY RICE Bluefield Daily Telegraph PIPESTEM, W.Va. — Some exciting updates are coming to Pipestem Resort State Park this summer. According to Paul Buechler, CEO of Pipestem Adventures and Chief Financial Officer of ACE Adventure Resort, the West Virginia Parks System will perform $65 million worth of improvements through[Read More…]
West Virginia Brownfields Assistance Center at WVU seeks grant applicants for FOCUS WV Program
WVU Today MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The West Virginia Brownfields Assistance Center at West Virginia University is seeking communities to apply for up to $5,000 in redevelopment assistance from the Foundations for Overcoming Challenges and Utilizing Strengths West Program. Applications for the FOCUS WV grant are due May 13. The FOCUS WV[Read More…]
10 things to know: Monday, April 8
The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Monday, April 8, 2019. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. NIELSEN OUT AS HOMELAND SECURITY SECRETARY Trump names Kevin McAleenan, the well-respected U.S. Customs and[Read More…]
