CHARLESTON, W.Va. –– The West Virginia Division of Highways is conducting a bid letting for 30 projects on Tuesday.
One of the 30 up for bid is a project to rebuild Interstate 79 “from the ground up” between the Stonewall Resort/Roanoke exit and Jane Lew Road.
According to the DOH, the work to Interstate 79 is needed due to the original concrete slabs the interstate is built on are starting to shift and crack. The DOH also says the concrete slabs have “lived out their lives” and continuing to

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A $1 million dollar grant is going to support disaster-relief jobs, employment, and training services for West Virginia residents still suffering after the severe storms that hit in mid-February.
The U.S. Department of Labor recently awarded the $1 million to areas across south and central West Virginia that were most affected by the severe storms which began February 15 causing devastating floods, landslides, and mudslides.
The aftermath of the storms brought about

CHARLESTON, W.Va. –Multiple towns and counties are reporting damages, and many are without power as a result from the storms that blew through the region beginning late Friday into early Saturday morning.
The overnight storm brought strong winds, heavy rain, thunder and intense lightning.
Logan and Boone County have made reports of several trees being down. The Cora Volunteer Fire Department reported that one tree had fallen on top of a vehicle in the Lee Subdivision near the Holden Exit.
In

CABELL COUNTY, W.Va. –A man is in jail after being arrested in connection with a church arson that happened in Cabell County earlier this week.
According to a criminal complaint Richard Lee Hill, 38, was arrested Friday night and has been charged with second-degree arson.
Four separate fires were reported at Brighter Day Ministry Church in the 4000 block of Nine Mile Road in Lesage Wednesday afternoon.
The West Virginia Fire Marshal’s Office said that there was one small fire that was started in

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Excitement is building in the City of Charleston as they get ready to once again be host to the USA Cycling Pro Road National Championships.
Preparations are already underway for the event that starts this Monday and lasts through Memorial Day, Monday May 26.
Matthew Sutton
Hundreds of professional and up-and-coming cyclists are set to make their way into the Capital City to compete in the event.
Chief of Staff for the city, Matthew Sutton said last year for the event’s