BERKELEY SPRINGS, W.Va. — Two first Morgan County first responders are being recognized for a special delivery earlier this month.
Morgan County EMS shared the story Thursday congratulating Dustin Paul and Ally Haber on their response.
“Please join us in congratulating Paramedic Paul and EMT Haber on an unforgettable call,” the post began.
The pair responded to a call on Interstate 68 on July 1. A baby was being born.
“With professionalism, teamwork, and calm under pressure, they safely

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The leader of Nucor Steel predicts a long, profitable future for the Nucor West Virginia plant set to begin operations next year.
Leon Topalian
Nucor Chair and CEO Leo Topalian said during an second quarter earning’s call earlier this week the plant, which is under construction at Apple Grove near Point Pleasant, is going to join a company that is “firing on all cylinders.”
“27 (2027) will be that ramp-up year (Nucor West Virginia), Topalian said. “I’m not sure they are going

POINT PLEASANT, W.Va – The Mason County Commission is the latest to enter into an agreement with HealthNet Aeromedical Services to manage the county’s emergency medical system.
A three-year agreement was announced Thursday at the commission’s meeting and goes into effect on Friday. The partnership, in cooperation with Marshall Health Network, brings HealthNet in to oversee day-to-day operations for Mason County EMS while keeping the existing staff in place.
“They will be integrating their

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — MetroNews This Morning gets you caught up with what’s going across the state with a news and sports update from MetroNews. Also today, commentary from MetroNews “Talkline” Co-Host T.J. Meadows.
Listen to today’s podcast here.
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WILLIAMSTOWN, W.Va. — A Wood County man faces 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to wire fraud.
U.S. Attorneys said Jeffrey Jeffers, 35, of Williamstown, pleaded guilty Thursday to stealing over $500,000 from a gas distribution company that he worked for. By pleading guilty, Jeffers admitted to fraudulently charging company-issued credit cards over a two-year period from 2022 to 2024, ultimately taking that money for himself.
Jeffers didn’t have to refuel outside of the distribution

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Republican Executive Committee will have plenty to discuss at its summer meeting on Saturday.
With former Del. Elliott Pritt, R-Fayette, in federal custody amid charges of a sexual relationship with an underage girl, the committee is set to make a historic vote. According to committee secretary Tony Hodge, the West Virginia Republican Party has never voted to disavow a candidate. They’ll vote this weekend to do just that.
Josh Holstein
State Republican Party