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PSC hearings on MARL project begin Monday in Capital City
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A complete week of evidentiary hearings on the proposed Mid-Atlantic Resiliency Link (MARL) project begin Monday before the state Public Service Commission. The 107.5-mile, 500-kilovolt transmission line would run from Pennsylvania to Virginia, passing through just under 59 miles in West Virginia. Counties affected include Monongalia,...
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Gov. Morrisey announces $1.3M to replace Bonnie’s Bus, expand rural cancer screenings
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Flannel Fest returns to downtown Philippi for third year
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - Flannel Fest returned to downtown Philippi for its third year Saturday. People from across the area enjoyed live music, food and fall activities. Visitors spent the afternoon listening to live music, trying different foods and taking part in activities throughout the festival. Musical performances included Beyond...
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West Virginia Drops First Look at New Stadium Tower
West Virginia football released the first concept renderings of its “West Tower” at Milan Puskar Stadium on Friday, and the potential outcome is a big-time upgrade for the school’s 46-year-old football facility. The new tower, which would face the east stands, would expand from the 30-yard line to the 8-yard line with nearly 75,000 square […]
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White Hall council weighs future of deputy mayor position
WHITEHALL, W.Va (WDTV) - The White Hall City Council met in a special session Monday night to receive legal guidance on the appointed position of deputy mayor. The meeting was called days after Deputy Mayor Tim Ridenour was charged with multiple instances of shoplifting and trespassing at Walmart. Legal counsel...
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The problem with ‘Vandalia Health Center’
After Vandalia Health announced an agreement this week with the City of Charleston for naming rights to the Charleston Coliseum, cancel culture kicked in. People blasted “Vandalia Health Center” as the new name for the long-time event space. They said it would confuse the public since the coliseum’s...
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Morgantown Wards and Boundaries Commission presents proposed changes to city council
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The City of Morgantown’s Ward and Boundaries Commission has proposed voter adjustments to all seven wards, with select boundary adjustments seen in those near the downtown area. The Morgantown City Council was presented with a proposal that would aim to incorporate a balance of the...
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City of Morgantown presents final report for Ruby Summer Concert Series
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The City of Morgantown is reporting another successful season for attendance at the Hazel Ruby McQuain Park Ampitheater. City of Morgantown Arts and Culture Director Vincent Kitch announced on WAJR’s Talk of the Town that approximately 54,000 people attended live shows at the ampitheater as part of the annual Ruby Summer Concert Series and the 4th of July Celebration hosted over the summer. This was the result of close to a dozen concerts, including appearances by Everclear, Hansen, and 38 Special.
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Trick-or-Treat for Troops: Dentists pay for leftover Halloween candy, send it overseas
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - West Virginia trick-or-treaters can turn leftover Halloween candy into cash this year while sending a taste of home to deployed troops. From Nov. 2-6, kids can drop off unopened, leftover candy at any Wilson Martino Dental, The Smile Defenders or TLC Dental office during normal business hours. For every pound of candy turned in, participants earn $1.