PRESTON COUNTY, W.Va. — The Public Service Commission (PSC) is accepting public comments on the proposed Brandonville Solar project that, if approved, could be operational by late 2027. On WAJR’s “Talk of the Town,” Delegate George Street, R-Preston, 83, vice chairman of the House Energy and Manufacturing Committee, said many of his constituents believe the…
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – David McCormick, Assistant Majority Leader for the House of Delegates, was recently named Vice Chairman of the House Agriculture, Commerce, and Tourism Committee. The committee works together to promote economic development, support local farmers and agribusinesses, and productively market the state to visitors. McCormick joined WAJR’s “Talk of the Town” to further…
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The local Marine Corps League is holding a “Stuff the Truck” event Saturday to support their “Toys for Tots” campaign. On WAJR’s “Talk of the Town,” Earl Anderson Marine Corps Detachment 342 coordinator Christina Miller said they’ll be collecting new toys at the Ollies Bargain Outlet, the first event for the 2025…
ROCK CAVE, W.Va. — One person died in an ATV crash in Upshur County Friday evening. Deputies from the Upshur County Sheriff’s Department responded to the single ATV crash at 7:40 p.m. on Gougerville Road. The single occupant of the ATV died in the crash. No other information has been released. The investigation is ongoing.
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia National Guard has begun to set up logistical and personnel support to mitigate the impact of the end of SNAP benefits due to the ongoing government shutdown. Over 200 service members have been officially authorized to be mobilized by Governor Patrick Morrisey, and they will assist communities with distributions…
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va. — Members of law enforcement have begun to make their preparations ahead of what is expected to be a busy Halloween weekend. West Virginia State Police Bridgeport Detachment Commander Sergeant Kyle Totten offered some safety tips on WAJR’s Talk of the Town ahead of the start of various trick-or-treat or trunk-or-treat activities that…
FAIRMONT, W.Va. — Prosecutors in Marion County have filed charges against a Wheeling defense attorney alleging misconduct in a recent murder case. Defense Attorney Elgine McArdle is accused of violating an order issued by Marion County Circuit Court Judge David Janes in November of 2024 barring any disclosures of Child Advocacy Center evidence in the…
