Category: West Virginia News

Pomeroy-Mason Bridge closed following barge strike

The Pomeroy-Mason Bridge over the Ohio River is closed after a runaway barge struck a support pier just after 2 p.m. Friday. Inspectors are assessing damage as more barges drift downriver, prompting plans to temporarily close the Silver Memorial Bridge.

Not all heart attacks feel dramatic

Yetta Bretzman, 63, thought she was doing everything right—until subtle fatigue, anxiety and sweating signaled a heart attack without the “classic” crushing chest pain.

Buckle up: West Virginia launching seatbelt enforcement campaign Friday

West Virginia law enforcement ramps up Click It or Ticket seatbelt enforcement March 6–23, ahead of the national campaign in May. With 40% of crash deaths unrestrained and most fatalities on rural roads, officers will ticket unbuckled drivers and improper child restraints.

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