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How Montgomery is handling a tie for a city council seat
MONTGOMERY, WV (WOWK) – Two Montgomery city council candidates are tied following the canvassing one week after West Virginia’s primary election night. It’s now up to the city to decide what to do in this rare circumstance, and they’re leaving it up to a deck of cards to decide the election results. Montgomery is split […]
Paving on Route 61 in Fayette and Kanawha Counties creates delays
MONTGOMERY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Paving on Route 61 could cause some delays and parking difficulties today. According to the City of Montgomery, crews are paving State Route 61 from the four-way stop in Montgomery to Paint Creek. City officials urge motorists to allow extra travel time until the job is complete. Parking within this area […]
Heads Up, Duck Residents: Lane Closures on Olde Duck Road for Shoreline Project
The Fred Smith Company will continue work on the Living Shoreline and Resiliency Project starting Thursday, May 16. The work will include improvements to the revetment, sidewalk, and pier near Olde Duck Road. From Thursday to Friday, drivers should expect lane closures due to the construction. These closures are to complete the project, enhancing its resilience and functionality. Those traveling through the Duck area should plan for extra travel time. Drivers are also reminded to maintain a speed limit of 25 mph in the construction zone. The project schedule may change, and updates will be provided as necessary.'Visit here for more details.
Updated Beach Rules in Duck: Daily Equipment Removal and New Setup Times
The Town Council of Duck has updated its beach and dune management ordinance. This update follows a review process that included a survey and meetings last fall and winter. The changes aim to improve the management of the beach environment and enhance safety and cleanliness.
Nicholas County man sentenced for a felony in Fayette County
FAYETTE COUNTY, WV (WVNS) — A man from the Mt. Nebo area of Nicholas County was sentenced for aiding an adult in confinement. 44-year-old Kenneth W. Sheets, of Mt. Nebo, was sentenced on May 7, 2024 to two to ten years in prison for the felony offense of Aiding an Adult in Confinement. On March […]
Clay and Calhoun counties are represented by one of West Virginia’s most powerful lawmakers. They’re still struggling
John Bigger, of Chloe, said there’s one major attraction in Calhoun County – the park that draws stargazers from all over. But Bigger, who works on pipelines, has to leave the county to go to surrounding states for work. “We have one of the best stargazing places in the country because there’s no outside light […] Clay and Calhoun counties are represented by one of West Virginia’s most powerful lawmakers. They’re still struggling appeared first on Mountain State Spotlight, West Virginia's civic newsroom.
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