Gov. Patrick Morrisey: Bridge Day Will Go On As Planned Despite Government Shutdown
Tourism industry highlighted ahead of annual festival at New River Gorge CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Today, Governor Patrick Morrisey announced that West Virginia plans to extend its donor agreement with the National Park Service so that New River Gorge National Park and Preserve is fully operational for Bridge Day. The agreement will also cover Harpers Ferry National […]
NRGRDA Encourages Community to Attend Open HouseIn Oak Hill for Wolf Creek Park Site Master Plan on October 16
Oak Hill, W.Va. (October 14, 2025) – The New River Gorge Regional Development Authority(NRGRDA) is encouraging local residents to stop by the New River Conference Center, 497 MallRoad in Oak Hill, W.Va., from 4-7 p.m. October 16, to meet the planning team and see the sitemaster plan for Wolf Creek Park. Jina Belcher, Executive Director […]
U.S. Forest Service cancels South Fork Coal’s hauling permit
By Nadia Ramlagan South Fork Coal Company can no longer haul coal through the Monongahela National Forest. The U.S. Forest Service terminated the company’s permit after it filed for bankruptcy and failed to submit an operating plan. South Fork had used Forest Service roads in order to access and operate the more than 1,000-acre Rocky Run Surface Mine, located […]
Governor Patrick Morrisey Announces Appointments to State Boards
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Governor Patrick Morrisey today announced key appointments to state boards, recognizing outstanding West Virginians who bring extensive experience and a dedication to serving the people of our state. West Virginia Parole Board Governor Morrisey has appointed Donnie Lee Adkins II to the West Virginia Parole Board. A respected legal professional, Adkins is the owner and […]
Michael Benson – Episode 27
