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West Virginia

Brooke County Dedicates Prosecutor’s Office in Honor of David Cross

BROOKE COUNTY, W.Va. — Brooke County has officially named its prosecuting attorney’s office in honor of longtime prosecutor David Cross. County officials on Friday dedicated...

Records Show Mismatch Between Permit and Pay Classification for Hancock County Schools Employee

HANCOCK COUNTY, W.Va. — Public records indicate a Hancock County Schools employee has been working under a long-term substitute teaching permit while being paid...

Wheeling Gateway Visitors & Heritage Center Marks One Year of Progress, Eyes Major 2026 Milestones

WHEELING, W.Va. — One year after the site was cleared, developers of the Wheeling Gateway Visitors & Heritage Center say the project is showing...

Traffic advisory for I-70 in Ohio County

Ohio County, W.Va. – Motorists traveling on Interstate 70 westbound in Bethlehem should be aware that the right lane will be closed from Exit...

WV DOT Urges Drivers to Slow Down, Move Over After Five Work Vehicles Struck

West Virginia Department of Transportation officials are urging motorists to slow down and give road crews extra space after a troubling week that saw...

Chester, Hancock County Agree to Align Municipal Election Date

HANCOCK COUNTY, W.Va. - The City of Chester and the Hancock County Commission have reached an agreement to hold Chester’s municipal elections on the...

Benwood Fire Department Unveils New Swift Water Rescue Truck to Cut Response Times

BENWOOD, W.Va. — Response times for swift water rescues across the area are expected to improve as local first responders begin training with a...

Retired Moundsville Police Chief Enters 2026 Race for Marshall County Commission

MOUNDSVILLE, W.Va. — Retired Moundsville Police Chief James Kudlak announced he will run as a Republican candidate for the Marshall County Commission in the...

Firefighters Rescue Resident During Benwood House Fire

BENWOOD, W.Va. — Firefighters responded quickly to a report of a person trapped in a burning home on High Street in Benwood Saturday. Crews...

VIDEO: River News Interview: Capito Sidesteps Navy Shipbuilding Criticism, Stresses Need for Skilled Workers

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In a press conference in which River News participated Thursday, U.S. Senator Shelly Moore Capito of West Virginia avoided directly criticizing...
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