From The Red River Gorge To The Rockies, Adaptive Climbers Expand Access

This October, the Adaptive Climbers Festival will gather in Kentucky’s Red River Gorge for the fifth year. In 2023, Folkways Reporter Emily Chen-Newton covered the event for Inside Appalachia. Since then, the Adaptive Climbers Festival has grown. Organizers say they’re nearly at capacity, with 300 climbers, caregivers and volunteers. Ahead of the festival, the campground has made accessibility improvements. Volunteers with the ACF have also been sprucing up the trails.

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Government Maria Young, Aug. 24, 2026

Officials Look To Curb Accidents On Dangerous Interstate Overpass

Traffic officials are taking a close look at what can be done to make a stretch of interstate overpass safer, after several vehicles jumped the overpass and wrecked in separate incidents.

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Economy Jack Walker, Aug. 12, 2025

Safety Improvements Planned For Crash-Prone Charles Town Intersection

Efforts to reduce vehicular accidents at a troubled Charles Town intersection will soon bring new construction. But first, representatives for the West Virginia Division of Highways (WVDOH) say they want to learn more about the needs, concerns and opinion...

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Government Maria Young, Jun. 09, 2025

Morrisey Shifts DOT Focus From New Roads To ‘Needed’ Repairs Of Roads, Bridges

Gov. Patrick Morrisey said Monday that the 'Roads to Prosperity' money meant to repair old roads and build new ones was "all gone," and unveiled a new set of priorities for the Department of Transportation.

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Government Chris Schulz, Feb. 14, 2025

Ohio River Valley Communities Brace For Flooding

Citizens are urged to prepare for flooding and watch local forecasts and first responders for updates.

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Arts & Culture Jack Walker, Sep. 20, 2024

Brooke 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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Government Jack Walker, Sep. 19, 2024

I-79 Reopens After Severe Acid Spill, Repaving Complete

Updated on Friday, Sept. 20, 2024 at 11 a.m. All lanes of Interstate 79 South near the Goshen Road exit between Fairmont and Morgantown are back open following quick repair to damage ca...

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