BUCKHANNON — Recovery efforts continue across Upshur and Lewis counties this week after historic flash flooding triggered by more than 6 inches of rain in just a few hours devastated communities, damaged homes and infrastructure, and claimed two lives. Emergency officials said the hardest-hit areas in central Upshur and eastern Lewis counties received more than […]
CHARLESTON — A state delegate, and public school teacher has been charged in federal court with enticement of a minor, according to court records. Del. Elliott Pritt, 36, (R-Fayette) appeared before U.S. Magistrate Judge Dwane Tinsley after being charged in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia. The federal charge alleges […]
CHARLESTON — Northern West Virginia is still under a Code Orange Air Quality Alert as smoke from Canadian wildfires continues to drift into portions of the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic according to state environmental officials. The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection issued the alert, warning that air pollution levels could become unhealthy for sensitive groups, […]
BRIDGEPORT — West Virginia Freedom Caucus founding member and Delegate Laura Kimble is requesting a recount in the Republican primary race for the state House of Delegates’ 71st District after unofficial results showed a six-vote margin. Unofficial results from Harrison County showed a final vote count of 688 to 682 in the closely contested race. […]
Unsurprisingly, Baby Boomers have reclaimed the top spot for home purchases, surpassing Millennials for the first time since 2014, according to a new report from the National Association of Realtors (NAR). Millennials, who had dominated home-buying from 2014 to 2022, accounted for 38% of home purchases in 2023, compared to 31% by Baby Boomers. However, […]
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Flood Recovery Continues in Upshur & Lewis Counties After Flash Flooding Claims Two Lives
BUCKHANNON — Recovery efforts continue across Upshur and Lewis counties this week after historic flash flooding triggered by more than 6 inches of rain in just a few hours devastated communities, damaged homes and infrastructure, and claimed two lives. Emergency officials said the hardest-hit areas in central Upshur and eastern Lewis counties received more than […]
Del. Elliott Pritt Facing Federal Charge Alleging Enticement of 15-year-old Girl
Canadian Wildfire Smoke Prompts Air Quality Alert in Northern West Virginia
Harrison County Delegate Race Headed for Recount
State Tax Division Targets Millions in Unpaid Taxes Linked to The Greenbrier
Justice Family Secures Financing to Resolve The Greenbrier’s Debt Dispute With Omni Affiliate