Upshur County Commission officially opposes Valley North Transmission Project

The Upshur County Commission approved a resolution opposing the Valley North Transmission Project on Thursday. Residents have raised concerns about the proposed 765,000-volt power line’s effects on private property, health, tourism, agriculture and more.

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