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West Virginia Governor Jim Justice’s son, company found in civil contempt in pollution lawsuit
Bluestone Coke, a plant owned by West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice's family in Birmingham, was held in civil contempt in a lawsuit alleging they polluted the nearby Five Mile Creek, according to federal court documents.
Report: Red tape, new power plant delays put PJM grid ‘in peril’
(The Center Square) — Pennsylvania sits at the heart of the 13-state electric grid called PJM. That means the state’s role in generating power to keep the lights on in neighboring states is crucial. But a report warns that recent government policy choices have weakened the grid, making it more vulnerable to disruptions. A potential […]
West Virginia Endures Heatwave: Tips to Stay Cool This Labor Day Weekend
Charleston, WV – Residents in Charleston and surrounding areas are bracing for extreme heat as a heat advisory remains in effect through Friday. Temperatures are soaring, with highs reaching 95°F today and 94°F on Friday, according to the National Weather Service (NWS). The heat index is expected to climb into triple digits across the lowlands.
Effort continues to merge the two West Virginia teacher unions
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) — Progress is being reported in the effort to merge the two teachers’ unions in West Virginia: The West Virginia Education Association and the American Federation of Teachers – West Virginia. The goal is to give teachers a bigger voice at the capitol and in the classroom. There are a number of […]
Mountain biking season gets rolling with ‘Rally in the Valley’ at Canaan State Park – with full gallery
DAVIS, W.Va. – The West Virginia Interscholastic Cycling League (WVICL) got 2024 rolling on Sunday, as Canaan Valley Resort played host to the first mountain biking race of the season. The “Rally in the Valley” consists of a nearly six mile trail through rugged forest terrain. Some...
Senator Capito secures funding for local mental health program
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - Senator Shelley Moore Capito announced that grant funding has been secured for dozens of West Virginia programs. One of the many programs that received Human & Health Services funding was Harmony Mental Health here in Parkersburg. Harmony will use the funding they received for the Healthy Tomorrows Partnership for Children Program and the Handle with Care Initiative.
Tractor-Trailer Pursuit Going through Harrison, Lewis Counties Sees Vehicle Roll after Stop Sticks Deployed
In a report from WDTV, officers with the Clarksburg Police Department and other agencies pursued a semi-truck on Interstate 79 in Harrison County Wednesday morning. According to Harrison County 911 officials, the semi-truck was involved in a crash on I-79 at approximately 7:20 a.m., which sparked the pursuit. The Bridgeport Police Department was among those involved in the chase, according to the 911 Media Log.
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