Fayetteville Trail System Expands
The Federal Lands Access Program has awarded a $230,000 grant for a hiking and biking trail that will link downtown Fayetteville to trails in the New River Gorge National River. Work on the 4-mile...
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Gas Prices Fall
West Virginia gas prices dropped nearly 10 cents over the past week. Triple A says the national average is $2.39. This week’s W.Va. average price: $2.40. Labor Day 2015 brought consumers the lowest national...
Magic Island to Get a Splash Pad
Plans for a splash pad at Magic Island were approved at Tuesday night’s Charleston City Council meeting. The city will work with Vortex/Southern Playgrounds to complete the project by the end of the year....
Four Finalists Chosen for President at West Liberty
A search committee has chosen four finalists for the president’s job at West Liberty University. The Board of Governors plans to choose a new president in mid-October and submit the candidate’s name to the...
Sen. Manchin Opposes Iran Deal
In Washington, Democrats clinched the crucial Senate votes Tuesday to block passage of a disapproval resolution against the Iran nuclear accord, an outcome that would be a major win for President Barack Obama against...
PSC Increases Brake Inspections
The Public Service Commission continues its efforts to keep the roads safe. Transportation Enforcement Officers with the PSC are honing in on brakes, during Brake Safety Week which runs through Saturday. That means brake...
Dissatisfaction Grows, and It May Lead To Takeover of Water System
Charleston and Kanawha County officials are open to a public takeover of the region’s drinking water system. Kanawha County Commission President Kent Carper and Charleston Mayor Danny Jones say they are very dissatisfied with...
Funding Approved for Police Body Cameras
Among the things discusssed at last night’s Charleston City Council meeting — funding options for police body cameras. The Charleston Police Department wants all its officers to wear body cameras. But that would require...
Internet Dispute Could Raise Prices
Frontier Communications has asked the West Virginia Public Service Commission to rule that Internet provider Citynet has no right to use Frontier’s network to expand broadband service to its customers. Frontier says it has...
EMS Workers Can Access Advance Directives Now
The West Virginia Center for End-of-Life Care has given first responders in the state access to its online registry. The director says the addition of emergency medical services provider to the system will ensure...
