News Staff A bowhunt for deer in one West Virginia city that began several years ago has become a lifeline for local food pantries and community kitchens. When hunters first proposed an urban deer hunt in Morgantown about a decade ago, the idea was to control the population. Some residents were wary of letting archers hunt in … Read more
Drivers flocked to the roadways over the Memorial Day weekend with a huge spike in numbers over the previous year. Officials reported there was a 45% jump on the West Virginia Turnpike over 2020.
Gov. Jim Justice announced more details about a weekly lottery style drawing of prizes for state residents who have received at least one COVID-19 vaccine that will kick off Father’s Day and run through Aug. 4. The Father’s Day giveaways will include a $1 million prize; two full, four-year scholarships to any higher education in … Read more
The 153rd Ironton-Lawrence County Memorial Day Parade made it’s way through downtown Ironton Monday morning. It’s the longest continually running Memorial Day parade in the nation.
Ripley police are investigating a series of vehicle break-ins over the weekend. Several suspects are in custody waiting to be questioned.
A man is under arrest for breaking into the Silverton Volunteer Fire Department substation. Thirty-one-year-old Robert Williams is accused of breaking into the fire station twice and stealing a camper, a four-wheeler, and other items.
All, but one county clerk in West Virginia signed a letter to Senators Joe Manchin and Shelley Moore Capito, urging the lawmakers to oppose the For the People Act. The proposal would affect voter registration efforts, early voting, and the authority of the Federal Elections Commission.
West Virginia leaders are urging cooperation between state, county and local governments as millions of federal dollars flow into the state from the American Rescue Act. The money can be used to rebuild crumbling infrastructure and support essential frontline workers.
The City of Nitro is looking for the lifeguards. The city pool was closed on Memorial Day due to a lack of staffing. Other public pools did open this weekend, including Waves of Fun, the Little Creek Pool, and the Coonskin Park Pool.
Police are still trying to piece together the details after a person fell to their death from the Sixth Street Bridge in Clarksburg. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene when a rescue team arrived on the banks of Elk Creek.