Government News

WVDOT ready for winter weather, with planned routes and plenty of salt

West Virginia Division of Highways (WVDOH) garages across the state have been busy preparing for Snow Removal and Ice Control (SRIC) operations as the cold weather months are ahead. Crews conduct dry runs, perform equipment maintenance and testing like making sure plow attachments and salt spreaders are working and properly adjusted, and finish training during Read More…

Hunting News

YOUR QUICK GUIDE TO WEST VIRGINIA’S ANTLERLESS FIREARMS DEER SEASON

DATES, REGULATIONS AND HUNTING TIPS FOR A SUCCESSFUL ANTLERLESS DEER SEASON Whether you’re a seasoned hunter or planning your first trip into the woods, understanding West Virginia’s antlerless deer season is crucial for a successful hunt. With specific regulations and season dates in place, this guide will help you stay informed and ready for the Read More…

Government News

Gov. Justice thanks Mitch Carmichael for service as Economic Development Secretary, announces Mike Graney as replacement

​CHARLESTON, WV — Gov. Jim Justice announced today that West Virginia Department of Economic Development Secretary Mitch Carmichael, who has served in the position since its creation in 2021, is stepping away to move into the private sector. Mike Graney has been appointed acting secretary for the department. “I want to thank Secretary Carmichael for his Read More…

Health News

Bonnie’s Bus to offer mammograms in Clendenin, Dawes, Union, and Glenville

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – Bonnie’s Bus mobile mammography unit will visit Kanawha, Monroe, and Gilmer counties offering three-dimensional (3D) digital screening mammograms and breast care education to women. A service of WVU Medicine – WVU Hospitals and the WVU Cancer Institute, Bonnie’s Bus will be at: The screening mammograms are billed to private insurance, Medicaid, or Medicare, if available. Patients who Read More…

News

Hope Gas hopes to make drastic changes for farm-tap users in 22 W.Va. counties

By MetroNews Staff CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — Over 600 gas customers in West Virginia across 22-contes may soon be forced to give up their natural gas service which is produced on their property. The state PUblic Service Commission on Friday set the schedule for hearings in a case filed back in August by Hope Gas. The petition seeks Read More…

Health News

New guideline: Preventing a first stroke may be possible with screening, lifestyle changes

Guideline Highlights: Embargoed until 4:00 a.m. CT/5:00 a.m. ET Monday, Oct. 21, 2024 October 21, 2024 – DALLAS — Healthy lifestyle behaviors, such as good nutrition, smoking cessation and being physically active, along with routine health screenings and managing risk factors for cardiovascular disease and stroke with medication, can help prevent individuals from having a first stroke. Screening for Read More…