A Morgan County man was severely injured on Sunday, October 15 in a motorcycle accident on Pious Ridge Road, and has died of his injuries after being flown by helicopter to Winchester Medical Center for treatment. Morgan County Sheriff’s Department Chief Deputy Johnnie Walter said officers were dispatched to the[Read More…]
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West Virginia Legislative Interims: Questions remain on financial aid for eastern Kanawha County
By Autumn Shelton, WV Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Kanawha County officials are still awaiting response from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to determine if financial aid will be provided for the severe flooding that occurred on Aug. 26 and Aug. 28 in the eastern part of the county.[Read More…]
WV Legislative Interim Report: Mountaineer Trail Network Authority explained
WV Press Staff Report CHARLESTON, W.Va – The West Virginia Legislature’s Joint Standing Committee on Economic Development and Tourism got an update from the Mountaineer Trail Network Authority on Sunday, during the first day of the October Interim Session. Mountaineer Trail Network Authority Executive Director Andrew Walker spoke to the[Read More…]
WV Press 2023 Hall of Fame Class summed up with ‘A family loved, a community and state served, a life well lived’
WV Press News Sharing WHEELING, W.Va. — Ogden Newspapers Editorial Director John McCabe summed up the six members of the West Virginia Press Association 2023 Hall of Fame class by sharing a quote from the late Ogden Nutting: ‘A family loved, a community and state served, a life well lived.’ Speaking[Read More…]
40th ChiliFest to include a variety of activities, competitions Saturday in Huntington
Event designated as West Virginia State Chili Championship Jesten Richardson, HD Media HUNTINGTON, W.Va — ChiliFest, the West Virginia State Chili Championship, will bring live music, competitions and other activities to downtown Huntington on Saturday as it returns in its 40th anniversary year. During ChiliFest, which will be on 3rd Avenue[Read More…]
Lady Indians Soccer takes win on senior night
by Jamie Harris This past Thursday night, October 5, the Berkeley Springs Lady Indians hosted the Southern Fulton Lady Indians in high school soccer action at Morgan Field. Berkeley Springs was looking to snap a seven game losing streak and pick up their fourth win of the season. Berkeley Springs[Read More…]
Another weekend of wrestling in the books
Berkeley Springs High School junior Kollin Sullivan finished a tough weekend of wrestling at the I-64 Final Four duals and individual tournament. Sullivan finished in fourth place with an overall 7-5 (3-2 duals and 4-3 individual tournament). O
Where to get flu, COVID, RSV and other vaccines
by Kate Evans While a few area pharmacies and providers have the new 2023-2024 updated COVID-19 vaccine, most are still waiting to receive their first shipments of it. Below is information from some area providers and pharmacies on the seasonal influenza vaccines, updated COVID vaccine and other vaccines they carry.[Read More…]
‘Tis the season: Take steps to protect from respiratory illnesses
by Kate Evans A triple onslaught of respiratory illnesses-COVID-19, seasonal influenza and RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) is a concern again as people start moving indoors as the weather gets cooler and the holidays move closer. Morgan County and Washington County are currently at a low level for COVID-19 infection. Health[Read More…]
Bath council asks DOH to reinstall the crosswalks amid safety concerns
by Trish Rudder At the Bath Town Council meeting on October 3, Berkeley Springs Police Chief William Carper said the letter signed by all Town of Bath officials was sent to the state Division of Highways (DOH) informing them of the unsafe conditions in town without pedestrian crosswalks. Washington Street[Read More…]
