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by WV MetroNewsGov. Patrick Morrisey lauded Wes Virginia tourism efforts that generated what he characterized as a record $9.4 billion economic impact, with 78 million visitors, $6.8 billion in visitor spending and 2% overnight-traveler growth.
Morrisey made his remarks at the Governor’s Conference on Tourism in the Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center. His administration touted the numbers as a major announcement.
“Today, I am thrilled to announce, because of all of your great work and the work of our
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FRAZIER’S BOTTOM, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of Highways has eliminated a dog-leg turn which made access to the Buffalo Bridge in Putnam County a difficult proposition for many years. Since the completion of U.S. Route 35, the access road from the new highway to the old highway, which is now Route 817 has been a dangerous proposition.
Over the years multiple crashes have occurred on the curve before the turn onto the bridge. Last week, the DOH opened up a new straight shot from the
by WV MetroNewsCHARLESTON, W.Va – The back-and-forth battle over Black Diamond Power remains heated as Appalachian Power Company, the State Public Service Commission, and BDP attempt to come to a conclusion over the utility’s future.
All parties meet before the PSC on Monday for a status hearing after months of contention since the commission ordered BDP to negotiate a sale to APCo. In a series of filings to the PSC last week, the two companies unmasked more issues in the attempted negotiations.
A letter sent
by WV MetroNewsCHARLESTON, W.Va – West Virginia’s workforce participation is dead last in the nation, according to the West Virginia Chamber of Commerce’s annual Campaign for Jobs Digest.
The publication reports a participation rate of 54.5%, down from 55.1% in 2024, which tied Mississippi for the lowest nationally.
“We are dead last in workforce participation—50th. The jobs numbers were just updated yesterday for the month of August, and we’ve lost nearly 10,000 people out of our civilian labor force from
by WV MetroNewsCan you hear that?
Mountaineer Nation is still buzzing after West Virginia delivered its most complete performance of the young season, imposing its will on No. 25 Virginia in Saturday night’s 38-27 victory in Charlotte.
For a rebuilt WVU roster that had shown promise but lacked consistency in victories over Coastal Carolina and UT Martin, this felt different.
The Mountaineers were physical. They were productive. And, perhaps most importantly, they offered the clearest evidence yet of what this
by WV MetroNewsCHARLESTON, W.Va. — The Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office has released the name of the man killed in a wreck on Interstate 79 late Friday night.
Deputies said Thomas Edward Wines, 47, of Charleston, drove his pick-up truck into a work zone lane just south of the Elkview exit striking a parked dump truck.
Wines was ejected from his truck and died at the scene.
The truck drifted back into the traffic lane and was struck by a southbound passenger vehicle. The two people in that vehicle were not
by WV MetroNewsWest Virginia hasn’t endured much difficulty establishing its ground attack over each of the first three games.
The Mountaineers lead the FBS with 163 run plays, are third nationally with an average of 54.3 rushes per game and sixth with an average of 281.3 rushing yards.
Yet despite running on more than 79 percent of its offensive snaps, West Virginia’s efficiency when passing has been instrumental in keeping opposing defenses honest, while providing much-needed balance to a unit averaging 40.3
by WV MetroNewsToday on MetroNews This Morning:
–The MOU between the US DOE and West Virginia is out, but doesn’t give a lot of details about potential nuclear energy production in W.Va.
–A man dies after being hit by a train in Charleston
–A Monongalia County Deputy is recognized for saving a life
–In Sports: a great football weekend for WVU and Marshall
Listen to “MetroNews This Morning 9-21-26” on Spreaker.
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by WV MetroNewsA written agreement between West Virginia and the U.S. Department of Energy lays out the broad outline of what’s expected if the state is selected to move forward with a nuclear energy initiative.
The 7-page memorandum of understanding outlines a strategic partnership between the Department of Energy and the State of West Virginia to create a Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Campus.
The document doesn’t provide many specifics — like where a nuclear hub might be, any private or academic partnerships
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