West Virginians once fought landfill proposals that would have turned old mines into dumping grounds, winning laws that gave counties power to decide. Now opponents of massive out-of-state data centers say the state is stripping local control and they deserve the same say.
WVDOH has awarded its first contract to extend Corridor H from Wardensville to the Virginia state line, selecting Triton Construction for an $85.4 million, 3.74-mile segment with grading, drainage, twin bridges and paving.
Cancer research saved a Buckhannon toddler’s eye and sight, a powerful example of why Upshur County relays. Commissioners declared July 12-18 Relay for Life Week as chairperson Robin Oldaker shared how advances are saving local lives.
Buckhannon City Council renewed its street-paving contract with West Virginia Paving on July 2. Rising petroleum prices could have pushed the city’s cost up about $2.50 a ton, Public Works Director Ethan Crosten said.
Fairmont State’s Department of Humanities awarded Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowships to Alexis Gray and Kaden Lhotsky for six weeks of faculty-mentored research.
Sam’s Pizza took sole possession of first place in the Bob Cupp Memorial Golf League despite losing to High Point Construction. Chris Brady earned Low Actual honors with a 35, while James Dean posted the Low Net score of 30.
