Jim Lewis, Charleston Priest And Activist, Dies At 90
A longtime Charleston priest, activist and central figure in one of West Virginia’s most turbulent cultural conflicts has died. The Rev. Jim Lewis was 90.
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Possible Federal Shutdown Risks Dam Operations
Brian Maka, public affairs officer at the Corps of Engineers, said the dam will maintain a small staff to ensure the safety of the dam. However, he says there will be some things the Corps will not be able to do.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsWest Virginia Regulators Monitoring Collapsed Section of Dam
West Virginia regulators are monitoring a damaged dam in the northern part of the state that could potentially fail.The state Department of Environmental…
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsDam-Removal Project Delayed Until Early Fall
The removal of a dam along the West Fork River near Clarksburg has been delayed.The Exponent Telegram reports that the project has been delayed until late…
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsU.S. Army Corps of Engineers: Dams Prevented Much More Flooding
As storms rolled across West Virginia last Thursday unloading water in areas throughout the state, many of the state’s dams were functioning at high…
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Highland Dam Removal Creating New Concerns
The partial demolition of the Highland Dam has caused new problems in the West Fork River, including dropping water levels and exposed sewer lines.Bill…
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