This week, people continue to resist the Mountain Valley Pipeline. Some folks have complained to the company about noise from compressor stations. Also, why is Appalachia so prone to severe flooding? We spoke with a reporter whose team dug into the data to find out. And, a good blanket will keep you warm on a cold night, but a handmade temperature blanket can convey a message to a loved one.
Sen. Joe Manchin, I-W.Va. speaks to those assembled at the Gold Star Memorial at the West Virginia State Capitol for the kickoff of the ninth annual Ride for Fallen Soldiers.Emily Rice/West Virginia Public Broadcasting
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Motorcycles lined the sidewalks of the West Virginia Capitol grounds and leather-clad riders milled about the Gold Star Monument Thursday morning, awaiting their Special Guest Road Captain, Sen. Joe Manchin, I-W.Va.
In remarks before the ride began, Manchin expressed his gratitude to the families of veterans.
“I’ve said this to all of you, and I mean this to all the riders,” Manchin said. “I don’t know more patriotic people in the United States of America that’s willing to give their time, effort and the resources to help a worthy cause. And I don’t, I can’t say thank you enough to all of you.”
The ninth annual Ride for Fallen Service Heroes began at the Capitol in Charleston and ended at the Veterans Memorial Arch in Huntington.
Manchin is not seeking reelection and changed his party affiliation from Democrat to independent in May of this year.
“Someone said, ‘Is this going to be your last one?’ Absolutely no, I’m not going anywhere,” Manchin said. “I’m just not going back to Washington. I’m staying right here, and we’re going to continue to do this. I said, ‘As long as I can hold that bike up and it not fall over on me, I’m going to ride.’”
On this episode of The Legislature Today, we sit down with House Speaker Roger Hanshaw, R-Clay, to discuss how he sees things are going this legislative session.
Following the vandalism of a transformer at an East Lynn mine power substation last week, which resulted in an oil leak, Wayne Water customers have been unable to use their water for a full week.
What some are calling the largest storm to hit the country in recent memory is set to arrive in West Virginia Saturday. It is expected to bring with it snow and ice, leading to slick roads and downed power lines.
