New Bishop Has Existing Connections To W.Va.
Evelio Menjivar-Ayala will serve as the tenth Bishop of the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston — which encompasses all of West Virginia — starting in July.
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Capito's Elevation Boosts State's Influence On Infrastructure
U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito will become chair of the Environment and Public Works Committee in January.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsWVDOT Secretary Says Congress Should Raise Federal Gas Tax
Most states, including West Virginia, have raised their own gas taxes instead. Others have opted for tolls or public-private partnerships.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsKing Coal, Corridor H Highway Projects Win Millions In Contracts
Two major highway projects are about to get a significant amount of funding toward their completion, Gov. Jim Justice announced in Bluefield on Monday.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsBrooke County’s Wellsburg Bridge Finalist For National Transportation Award
One year ago, thousands of West Virginians and Ohioans gathered at the Ohio River to celebrate the op...
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Turnpike's Beckley, Bluestone Plazas To Reopen In December
Both service plazas closed in 2022 for demolition and reconstruction. They will reopen by year’s end with more amenities at a cost of $122 million.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsDoes A Change In Status To Corridor H Mean Another Delay?
The threshold for a major project is $500 million, and the segment in question is budgeted at $475 million.
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