Operation Snowstorm? Buckhannon weighs options for future winter emergencies

WVU, Pitt and Carnegie Mellon will lead a $321 million Appalachian energy innovation hub focused on AI, grid security, storage and advanced manufacturing. The initiative could create 21,000 jobs, 150 startups and $1 billion in regional growth.

West Virginia hospitals employ more than 54,000 people, but nursing vacancy and turnover rates remain high. WVHA’s 2025 report finds staffing has improved since 2022 and highlights initiatives supporting recruitment, retention, safety and well-being.

A man was charged with malicious assault after police said he shot a person in the back with a BB or pellet gun from a passing car in Buckhannon. He allegedly told police he had been involved in other shooting incidents that night as well.

LUCAS will offer low-dose lung cancer screenings in Buckhannon Aug. 14, Summersville Aug. 12 and Philippi Aug. 13. Appointments require a physician’s order and must be scheduled at least 14 days ahead.

Vandalia Health Webster Memorial Hospital honored cardiac rehabilitation nurse Veronica Arnold, RN, with the DAISY Award for her compassionate care, clinical expertise and support of patients and colleagues.

A man was arrested after allegedly causing a two-vehicle collision while impaired by a controlled substance, resulting in serious injury.