Cheat River News Today

CLARKSBURG, W.Va. (WV News) — Business on the Cheat River was devastated in the 1990s when acid mine drainage turned the Cheat River acidic, killing off many species of wildlife

The 45th annual Mullens Dogwood Festival, a tradition that began in 1979 is on its way to town.

“Forty-five years ago, in 1979, a tradition began in Mullens. This tradition is now known as The Mullens Dogwood Festival," said Susan England, president of the festival board of directors.

The Fayette County commissioners are seeking $1.25 million in grants for the southern extension of the Sheepskin Trail in Point Marion. “Construction of this section will unquestionably promote a continued momentum we have been able to develop over the past two-and-a-half years,” said Art Cappella, the chief community development specialist for Fayette County Planning, Zoning, […]

The Fayette County Commissioners voted to continue development on the Sheepskin Trail as well as German Township Industrial Park. During Thursday’s regular meeting, the commissioners unanimously voted to enter an agreement between the county and Keystone Acquisitions for the right-of-way of four properties along the proposed southern trail extension of the Sheepskin Trail. Commissioner Scott […]

KINGWOOD, W.Va. (WV News) — More city mice seem to be weighing the benefits of the country mouse’s lifestyle as more families are choosing to settle in Preston County and

Once a bustling town of nearly 2,000 people, Parsons has struggled with a shrinking population and shuttered businesses since a flood four decades ago.

Once a bustling town of nearly 2,000 people, Parsons has struggled with a shrinking population and shuttered businesses since a flood four decades ago.

Clyde V. Emigh passed away Jan. 16, 2024, at the United Hospital Center. He was born in Leicester, England, son of the late Clyde E. and Hilda Mary (Read) Em

Development of Corridor H in West Virginia has drawn mounting concerns over feared environmental impacts from the project despite assurances those impacts wont happen from the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection and the West Virginia Department of Transportations Division of Highways. The unfinished Parsons-to-Davis and Wardensville-to-Virginia state line segments of the project have drawn scrutiny.