News Staff Officials did not confirm the long-term future of Virgin Hyperloop in the Mountain State on Wednesday, but said the only thing that has been lost so far in trying to get the company to locate in West Virginia was “time and effort.” Any incentives that were promised to Virgin Hyperloop were all related to the … Read more
Yeager Airport will be hosting a pop-up Transportation Security Administration PreCheck enrollment event next week. The program allows eligible passengers to be part of an expedited screening process at airports where they can leave their shoes, light outerwear and belt on, keep their laptop in its case and their 3-1-1 compliant liquids and gels bag … Read more
State health officials think overdose deaths that were exacerbated by the pandemic may be trending downward, as West Virginia’s decline seems to be better than the national average. The state Department of Health and Human Resources said West Virginia’s nation-leading death rate is trending downward. Based on figures from April 2021 to September 2021, West … Read more
A man was arrested following a chase that started at CAMC Women and Children’s Hospital. Kanawha County dispatch said a one-year-old, who is related to the man, was also in the car at the time of the chase. The baby was uninjured. Dispatch said it is a domestic related situation. The pursuit lasted for ten … Read more
South Charleston has a scavenger hunt going on with the South Charleston Convention and Visitors Bureau. The agency said in a Facebook post Tuesday is holding a scavenger hunt in March that gives participants a chance to win a $500 Visa gift card. You can get a clue sheet to begin the hunt, and then … Read more
Capital, Ravenswood, and Ripley High School students were recognized by West Virginia Secretary of State Mac Warner for their student-led efforts to register eligible students to vote. The students were presented with the Jennings Randolph Award this week. Eighty students from the Capital’s civics and advanced placement government classes were on hand for the ceremony … Read more
Gov. Jim Justice announced the winners of the state’s third annual Lifetime Hunting & Fishing License Giveaway this week. The giveaway was available for all residents and non-residents who purchased an annual 2022 hunting, trapping, or fishing license in the month of December. Amanda Showalter; Cool Ridge was the winner. Other prizes included $200 West … Read more
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has shaken up the oil market. Crude oil spiked to more than $100 per barrel last week after Russia launched its attack on Ukraine, and settled back into the low $90s to close out the week. AAA officials predict the national average will top $4 a gallon as early as St. … Read more
The West Virginia House of Delegates has passed bills that would allow parents to decide if they want their children to wear masks at school and would prohibit prohibit public schools from issuing mask mandates. The Public School Health Rights Act would also prohibit public schools from mandating COVID-19 testing and quarantining under certain circumstances. … Read more
West Virginia American Water’s request for a surcharge for infrastructure improvements has been approved by the state Public Service Commission. The 1.62% surcharge will amount to about $1.01 for the average residential customer using 3,100 gallons a month. The surcharge is down from the 2021 average surcharge of about $3.55 a month, West Virginia American … Read more