VALLEY BEND — A former POW from Randolph County who became famous for kissing the ground at Andrews Air Force Base will have a bridge renamed in his honor on July 11. The Valley Bend Truss Bridge on the Valley Bend Road will be renamed the U.S. Army Sgt. Gail Mason Kerns Memorial Bridge in ...
ELKINS — The Grand Jury will hear the against a Randolph County man accused of allegedly firing two shots toward another man’s head after he waived his right to a preliminary hearing. Paden Heath Haney, 22, of Beverly, is charged with one count of wanton endangerment involving a firearm, ...
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources released its Hunting and Trapping Regulations Summary for the upcoming 2026-2027 seasons. The annual publication outlines important regulations and season dates designed to manage West Virginia’s wildlife resources while maximizing outdoor recreation. “Hunting and trapping are a vital part of our state's heritage and these updated regulations are designed to sustain both our wildlife populations and our outdoor traditions,” said WVDNR Director Brett McMillion. “We encourage everyone to review this year's summary and ...
BUCKHANNON — The Upshur County Commission and the City of Buckhannon officially contributed to the statewide America250 initiative by burying a community time capsule. This project was made possible by Governor Patrick Morrissey and Tourism Secretary Chelsea Ruby, who provided each West ...
CHARLESTON – While July Fourth celebrations and the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence take place in communities all across West Virginia later this week, Gov. Patrick Morrisey is urging the public to make time to celebrate in the state's Capitol. Morrisey and Department of Tourism Secretary Chelsea Ruby held a press conference Monday at the State Capitol Complex in front of the world's largest portable Ferris wheel still being constructed to announce the schedule for the America 250 Capitol City Celebration taking place Thursday through Sunday. ...
CHARLESTON - A majority of the justices on the U.S. Supreme Court said a West Virginia law prohibiting transgender girls and women from participating in sports designated for biological girls and women did not violate the rights of a Harrison County transgender girl. In a 6-3 decision Tuesday, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of West Virginia and Idaho, which passed similar laws described as being aimed at protecting biological girls and women from being forced to compete against biological boys and men who became transgender girls and women. "Separate sports teams for biological ...
