Flooding Delays First Day of School as Harrison County Begins Cleanup

CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — Harrison County is waking up Tuesday to lingering high water, damaged roads and a delayed start to the school year after heavy rain triggered widespread flooding and water rescues across the county Monday afternoon and evening. Harrison County Schools announced Monday night that there will be no

Ribbon Cut on New Passenger Terminal at North Central West Virginia Airport

BRIDGEPORT, W.Va. — Years of planning, construction and infrastructure work officially came together Monday as the ribbon was cut on the new passenger terminal at North Central West Virginia Airport. The new two-story terminal includes approximately 53,000 square feet of space, four commercial gates, expanded security screening areas,

$3 Billion Doddridge County Power Plant Locks In 10-Year Natural Gas Supply With EQT

WEST UNION, W.Va. — One of the largest planned energy projects in West Virginia has secured its natural gas supply for its first decade of operation. Competitive Power Ventures announced that EQT will supply the entire anticipated natural gas requirement for the proposed 2,100-megawatt CPV Shay Energy Center

Flooding, Power Outages Spread Across West Virginia as Storms Continue Into Monday

CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — Flooding, road closures and widespread power outages were impacting communities across West Virginia Sunday night as repeated rounds of heavy rain continued to move across the state. The National Weather Service said additional showers and thunderstorms are expected through Monday, with flash flooding remaining the primary concern.

From Mullens To The Hall Of Fame: Mike D’Antoni Puts West Virginia At Heart Of Induction Speech

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — Mike D’Antoni spent decades taking basketball ideas from West Virginia to Italy and eventually to the NBA, where his fast paced offensive philosophy helped change the way the sport is played. But when it came time Saturday night to tell his story from the stage of the

Pratt & Whitney’s $1 Billion Contract Brings Nine Years of Military Engine Work to Bridgeport

BRIDGEPORT, W.Va. — A $1 billion military aircraft engine contract will bring nine years of overhaul work to Pratt & Whitney Canada’s Bridgeport operation, providing another major long-term boost for Harrison County’s growing aerospace industry. Pratt & Whitney Canada will overhaul more than 750 PT6A-68 engines

From Pearl Harbor to Tokyo Bay: The Remarkable Story of the USS West Virginia

Eighty-one years ago, as World War II came to an end in the Pacific, an American battleship bearing the name of the Mountain State was there to see the war through. The USS West Virginia had traveled an extraordinary road to get there. Less than four years earlier, the

The Greenbrier Enters New Era as Kennedy Lewis Takes 51% Control in $500 Million Deal

WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. — One of West Virginia’s most recognizable landmarks is entering a new era after the Justice family and Kennedy Lewis Investment Management completed a roughly $500 million joint venture that gives the New York investment firm controlling interest in The Greenbrier. Kennedy Lewis now holds

New $70 Million Airport Expansion Set to Open in Bridgeport

BRIDGEPORT, W.Va. — One of North Central West Virginia’s largest transportation and economic development projects is preparing to open next week as the new passenger terminal at the North Central West Virginia Airport reaches the finish line. The airport will open the new terminal to the community during a

Public Voting Underway for Bridgeport’s Gracia Knight Ahead of Miss Teen USA Competition

BRIDGEPORT, W.Va. — Bridgeport’s Gracia Knight is preparing to represent West Virginia on the national stage later this month, and Mountain State supporters have an opportunity to help send her directly into the semifinals at Miss Teen USA. Knight, the reigning Miss West Virginia Teen USA, is competing in

Harrison County State of Emergency Extended Through Sept. 19 as Flood Recovery Continues

CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — Harrison County will remain under a state of emergency through Sept. 19 as recovery work continues following the severe storms and flooding that struck West Virginia beginning July 21. Gov. Patrick Morrisey announced Friday that Harrison is one of 12 counties where the emergency declaration will be

101st State Fair of West Virginia Opens in Lewisburg

LEWISBURG, W.Va. — One of West Virginia’s largest annual traditions is back as the State Fair of West Virginia opened Thursday for 10 days of agriculture, food, carnival rides and a packed lineup of live entertainment. The 101st State Fair of West Virginia runs Aug. 13 through Aug. 22