GARY, W.Va. — The state Public Service Commission wants to find out if a McDowell County water is distressed or failing.The PSC announced Monday that it’s opened a case into the town of Gary’s water system.
The order said the system has been the target of many complaints in connection with water pollution and extreme water loss that have put customers under a boil water advisory.
According to the state Bureau of Public Health, the system has “high levels of iron, manganese, alkaline metals, and

KERMIT, W.Va. — School started for the new year Wednesday in Mingo County but not for Kermit K-8 school.
Mingo County School Superintendent Dr. Joletta Basile sent out a recorded call to families Tuesday night saying an engineering report on the hillside slip behind the school building has not yet been received.
“Out of an abundance of caution we are delaying the start of school for students at Kermit only,” Basile said.
Parts of Mingo County were hit hard by floodwaters in February–creating

CHARLESTON, W.Va – Renovations to the terminal at Yeager International Airport are poised to move forward after the Central West Virginia Regional Airport Authority’s board voted to award a construction contract to Grae-Con Construction, Inc.
Paige Withrow
At its meeting Wednesday, the board accepted Grae-Con’s bid for the project that will include upgrades to the pre-security portion of the airport’s terminal.
“We’re very excited about all new ticket counters. We’re going to have all new

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — WVRC Media will add a new program to its coverage of West Virginia University home football games this season. “Gameday with Jack & Nikki” will air for three hours before kickoff on WVAQ (101.9 FM) and WAJR (104.5 FM, 1440 AM) in the Morgantown area.
The show, hosted by WVAQ morning personalities Jack Logar and Nikki Drake, will feature music, football discussion, and appearances from MetroNews sports reporters.
“This show will be entertaining and informative for fans

KENOVA, W.Va. — One person died and another person was injured in a two-vehicle wreck that took place Wednesday morning in Wayne County.
The crash happened near the intersection of Tri-State Airport Access Road and Broad Hollow Road at about 8 a.m.
The person who was injured was flown from the scene.
Kenova police are investigating.
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MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Former state Senator Sarah Minear died Tuesday at Harmony at White Oaks in Bridgeport at the age of 84.
Sarah Minear
Minear, who most recently lived at Heritage Point in Morgantown, was first elected to the Senate in 1994 and served for 12 years.
Minear was based in Tucker County. She was the first woman to be elected to the Senate from the 14th Senatorial District.
Minear was the founding president of the Tucker Community Foundation in 1988 and served in that capacity until

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Former state Senator Sarah Minear died Tuesday at Harmony at White Oaks in Bridgeport at the age of 84.
Sarah Minear
Minear, who most recently lived at Heritage Point in Morgantown, was first elected to the Senate in 1994 and served for 12 years.
Minear was based in Tucker County. She was the first woman to be elected to the Senate from the 14th Senatorial District.
Minear was the founding president of the Tucker Community Foundation in 1988 and served in that capacity until

Today on MetroNews This Morning:
–The state mourns the passing of Supreme Court Justice Tim Armstead
–Chilling facts in a high profile murder trial in Morgantown as testimony continues today
–The Business Summit at the Greenbrier starts today
–In Sports: Rich Rod and Tony Gibson prepare for their debut games at new schools this weekend
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