HUNTINGTON, W.Va. –The neighborhood of Westmoreland in Huntington will soon be seeing a new fire station in the area.
U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito and Huntington Fire Chief Greg Fuller at the dedication Tuesday morning (Photo: Capito press)
After almost 20 years, a new Westmoreland Fire Station is going to be constructed to help make the facility more modern.
The old station, which is located 509 Camden Road, was built almost 100 years ago in 1926.
Huntington Fire Department Chief Greg

NITRO, W.Va. — West Virginia Division of Highways spokesman Brent Walker says they were made aware of a troublesome dip along Interstate 64 in Kanawha County following a major road construction project.
After what was being deemed the largest Roads to Prosperity project that was completed in November that saw six miles of interstate widening along I-64 between Nitro and Scott Depot, and the construction of two bridges there, several complaints have come in regarding a major dip on the eastbound

WALLACE, W.Va. — The victim in a deadly Monday afternoon ATV crash in Harrison County has been identified as a 74-year old woman.
Police said Anita White was riding with another woman on a trail about a mile off of Jones Run Road near Wallace when the accident happened. Due to poor cell phone service, the call for help came about two hours after crash occurred, authorities said.
White died after the crash. Police said they do not believe alcohol or drugs were a factor.
First responders arrived

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Those with the construction trades in West Virginia say technology has transformed and added opportunities for those looking for job opportunities in the Mountain State.
Justin Williams
Affiliated Construction Trades West Virginia (ACT-WV) Executive Director Justin Williams said Tuesday technology has transformed many occupations and in some areas increased the skills needed. He said for people willing to sweat and work with their hands, there is a wide range of good-paying

Gov. Patrick Morrisey announced $1.5 million in grants for water and sewer projects around the state, including in Bradshaw in McDowell County.
Gov. Patrick Morrisey
“Today, we are making an investment in West Virginia’s future,” Morrisey said. “Infrastructure projects like these are critical for the daily lives of our residents, and will help attract new residents, businesses, and jobs to the Mountain State.”
The governor, speaking in Welch while surrounded with area officials, also highlighted

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Charleston Convention and Visitors Bureau President and CEO Tim Brady says it was another successful year hosting the USA Cycling Pro Road National Championships in the Capital City.
The premiere national cycling championship event wrapped up in the city on Memorial Day after 8 days packed full of multiple race categories, hundreds of cyclists and spectators, and a total of 46 different national champions taking home their titles and gold medals.
Tim Brady
Brady said they had

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A woman is dead and a teenager faces charges after a tragic incident at a Charleston convenience store early Tuesday morning.
According to Charleston Police Chief of Detectives Tony Hazelett, a 42-year old woman was shot as she was walking into the Sheetz Convenience Store on MacCorkle Avenue in the Kanawha City section of Charleston. The fatal shot was errantly fired from another vehicle parked at a nearby gas pump.
“She started to walk from her vehicle to the entrance of

Today on MetroNews This Morning:
–Layoffs at Green Power Motors signal continue financial struggles for the electric bus maker
–The Governor’s childhood vaccination exemptions are now set to be challenged in court
–The DHS has completed its listening tour and is ready to begin consideration of what was said about child welfare in W.Va.
–In Sports: WVU will be in a border battle to open play in the NCAA Tournament taking on Kentucky in Clemson, S.C.
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