Local News – WAJR
- Morgantown Urban Archery Deer Hunt make timely donation as the federal government shutdown drags on November 3, 2025MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Since 2011, the City of Morgantown Urban Archery Deer Hunt has provided hundreds of pounds of ground venison to area churches and organizations that support feeding programs in the county. Last week, the group of volunteer hunters made a donation of 776 pounds of ground venison just as the government shutdown claimed…mike.nolting@wvradio.com
- Mon County Schools Superintendent Campbell to meet with School Building Authority to discuss Mountainview Elementary November 3, 2025MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Monongalia County Schools Superintendent Eddie Campbell will travel to Charleston to see if funds can be allocated to support improvements at Mountainview Elementary School. Campbell announced to the Monongalia County Board of Education during their last October regular meeting that he will be meeting with officials from the West Virginia School Building…joe.nelson@wvradio.com
- West Virginia Department of Education to host inaugural Farm to School Conference November 2, 2025MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The West Virginia Department of Education is ready to host the first-ever Farm to School Conference that will involve educators, farmers, and students from around the Mountain State. The inaugural conference will begin on Tuesday, November 4, starting at 8 a.m. as part of a two-day event that will be hosted at…mike.nolting@wvradio.com
- Brandonville Solar project raises efficiency questions in Preston County November 1, 2025PRESTON COUNTY, W.Va. — The Public Service Commission (PSC) is accepting public comments on the proposed Brandonville Solar project that, if approved, could be operational by late 2027. On WAJR’s “Talk of the Town,” Delegate George Street, R-Preston, 83, vice chairman of the House Energy and Manufacturing Committee, said many of his constituents believe the…mike.nolting@wvradio.com
- WV State Delegate, David McCormick, Named Vice Chairman of the WV Agriculture, Commerce, and Tourism Committee November 1, 2025MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – David McCormick, Assistant Majority Leader for the House of Delegates, was recently named Vice Chairman of the House Agriculture, Commerce, and Tourism Committee. The committee works together to promote economic development, support local farmers and agribusinesses, and productively market the state to visitors. McCormick joined WAJR’s “Talk of the Town” to further…mike.nolting@wvradio.com
- Main Street Fairmont to host 2nd Annual Frank n Stein Craft Beer Festival November 1, 2025FAIRMONT, W.Va. — The City of Fairmont is ready for the return of the city’s first craft beer festival just in time for the Halloween weekend. Main Street Fairmont will host the 2nd Annual Frank n Stein Craft Beer Festival on Saturday, November 1, starting at 2 p.m., where close to two dozen breweries as…joe.nelson@wvradio.com
- Food banks stocked to help SNAP recipients this weekend; National Guard releases list November 1, 2025 mike.nolting@wvradio.com
- Morgantown Marine Corps League holds ‘Toys for Tots’ collection event in Morgantown today November 1, 2025MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The local Marine Corps League is holding a “Stuff the Truck” event Saturday to support their “Toys for Tots” campaign. On WAJR’s “Talk of the Town,” Earl Anderson Marine Corps Detachment 342 coordinator Christina Miller said they’ll be collecting new toys at the Ollies Bargain Outlet, the first event for the 2025…mike.nolting@wvradio.com
- One killed in ATV crash in Upshur County November 1, 2025ROCK CAVE, W.Va. — One person died in an ATV crash in Upshur County Friday evening. Deputies from the Upshur County Sheriff’s Department responded to the single ATV crash at 7:40 p.m. on Gougerville Road. The single occupant of the ATV died in the crash. No other information has been released. The investigation is ongoing.mike.nolting@wvradio.com
- West Virginia National Guard activates food relief efforts October 31, 2025CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia National Guard has begun to set up logistical and personnel support to mitigate the impact of the end of SNAP benefits due to the ongoing government shutdown. Over 200 service members have been officially authorized to be mobilized by Governor Patrick Morrisey, and they will assist communities with distributions…mike.nolting@wvradio.com