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Morgantown City Council encampment ban moves forward, August named Transgender History Month
Morgantown City Council passed the first reading of its proposed encampment ban ordinance and declared August as Transgender History Month during its regular council meeting on Tuesday. The ordinance, proposed during a July 2 meeting by Councilor Louise “Weez” Michael, passed its first reading with a 4-3 vote. The second...
Summer-like temperatures return by the weekend
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - Clarksburg has broken a couple records over the past day-- first, the high of 69 degrees on Tuesday was the lowest high temperature ever recorded in that area on August 20th. Additionally, this morning of August 21st, Clarksburg recorded it’s lowest low temperature, beating the previous record of 46 degrees in 1940 by one degree. Some higher elevations even saw some light frost. Tomorrow morning is going to be similar, with potentially record-breaking lows in Clarksburg and Elkins as well as light frost in the highest elevations. Thursday afternoon will still be below average, but a few lowland spots could reach 80 degrees. Friday morning will still be seasonably chilly, but won’t be record-breaking, and will be trending warmer from there, similarly to afternoon temps. By the weekend, some lowland areas could be hitting 90 degrees. If that’s not reached this weekend, it’s more likely by the first half of next week, because yes, this behemoth high pressure system will still be dominating us by then. Little to no precipitation is expected as a result of this high, which will further exacerbate drought conditions.
Shorty Anderson’s Auto Services wants MUB to pay up for flood issues
MORGANTOWN, W.Va (WDTV) - For the last three years, Shorty Anderson’s Auto Services has been getting flooded each time it rains, and they say it is wreaking havoc on their business. “We had about 5 or 6 cars get totaled on the property, when it happened the first two...
WVU brings back talent on special teams, including one of the best in the nation at what he does
A majority of the preseason coverage and conversation at West Virginia has been about the offense and the defense, and understandably so. The Mountaineers are adamant their offensive talent is overlooked and underrated after reaching new productive heights last season and bring back so many of the contributors this season. The defense continues to blend in newcomers from the transfer portal while building depth at all three levels. There's been plenty to monitor as WVU prepared for the season-opening game at home on Aug. 31 against No. 8 Penn State.
WV Daily News and Hinton News now offer free online access to legal notices
LEWISBURG, WV [WVDN] — The West Virginia Daily News and Hinton News have announced that all printed legal public notices and advertisements will now also be freely accessible online. The legal notices can be searched and viewed on their respective websites, wvdn.com and hintonnews.com. In addition to these platforms, the notices are also available through the West Virginia Press Association’s statewide legal notice system at wvlegals.com. This move aims to better serve the community by making important legal announcements more easily accessible to the public. The new online access is provided as a free service, allowing individuals to search for legal notices...
Permits Available for the 2024 Ginseng Season on Monongahela National Forest
ELKINS, W.Va., (WVDN) – Monongahela National Forest will begin selling ginseng permits for the 2024 harvest season on Monday, August 26. In addition to following all state laws, a Forest Service permit is required to dig ginseng on National Forest System lands. You can purchase a permit at the ranger stations in Parsons, Petersburg, Richwood, […] The post Permits Available for the 2024 Ginseng Season on Monongahela National Forest appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
‘Contempt is simply a step too far’: Justice’s companies explain failure to pay fines
Two dozen mining companies owned by the family of West Virginia Governor Jim Justice are refuting the U.S. government's motion to hold them in contempt, saying their failure to pay their civil fines on time was "not due to a willful violation of the Court’s order."
Manchin Applauds Forest Service Agreement to Purchase Blackwater Canyon Property
Charleston, WV (WVDN) – Senator Joe Manchin (I-WV), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources and Co-chair of the Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus, applauded an agreement between John Crites and his family and the U.S. Forest Service to move forward with the sale of approximately 2,700 acres of land owned by the Crites family […] The post Manchin Applauds Forest Service Agreement to Purchase Blackwater Canyon Property appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
CAMC recognized as best employer by Forbes Magazine
CAMC Health System has been recognized for the sixth year in a row by Forbes Magazine as one of America’s Best-In-State Employers. The announcement follows an independent survey from a vast sample of over 160,000 employees working for companies employing at least 500 people within the U.S. The survey was open to companies from all […] The post CAMC recognized as best employer by Forbes Magazine appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Annual WI alumni picnic to take place in Clarksburg this weekend
CLARKSBURG, W.Va (WDTV) - The annual Washington Irving alumni picnic will take place this weekend!. The event will take place at the Clarksburg Veterans Memorial Park on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Osborn Picnic Shelter. All WI alums and teachers are invited, organizers said. Dave’s Famous...
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