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West Virginia gets nearly $2 million in recycling grants – Farm and Dairy

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2 years ago

January 26, 2024

West Virginia gets nearly million in recycling grants – Farm and Dairy

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice announced $1.99 million in grants will go to 22 recipients through the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection’s REAP Recycling Assistance Grants Program.

Grants were awarded to state solid waste authorities, county commissions, municipalities, private industries and nonprofit organizations. Funding for the Recycling Assistance Grant Program is generated through the $1 assessment fee per ton of solid waste disposed at in-state landfills.

The grants were awarded to the following programs:

In Cabell County, Metal Center Recycling received $73,687 to assist with a horizontal baler and shear to support the recycling operation.

In Calhoun County, Calhoun County Solid Waste Authority received $135,363 to assist with wages, a baler, trailer, skid steer and baling wire to support the county-wide recycling program.

In Greenbrier County, Greenbrier County Solid Waste Authority received $130,000 to assist with repairs to the County’s recycling facility, Greenworks Recycling will receive $66,415 to assist with tilt trailers and a truck to support the recycling operation.

In Hampshire County, the Hampshire County Commission received $149,620 to assist with recycling containers, asphalt, concrete pads, a glass crusher with electrical installation, an entrance gate and wages to support the county-wide recycling program.

In Hancock County, Hancock County Solid Waste Authority received a $39,550 grant to assist with wages, transportation of materials and a bulk mailer to support the county-wide recycling program.

In Harrison County, Harrison County Recycling Center received a $75,000 grant to assist with purchasing a horizontal baler to support the recycling operation.

In Kanawha County, The City of St. Albans received $66,700 to assist with a trailer and signage, open-top containers, tarps, a tie-down kit and containers for the city-wide recycling program. Kanawha County Solid Waste Authority received $150,000 to assist with a concrete pad, three-phase electrical and convex covers to support the county recycling program. Glass Smash Sand Cooperative Association received $75,000 to assist with the purchase of a glass pulverizer system to support their new recycling initiative.

In Mason County, Mason County Commission received a $105,300 grant to assist with a reinforced concrete pad to support the county-wide recycling program. Mason County Solid Waste Authority received a $56,062.99 grant to assist with wages, insurance, fuel, maintenance, utilities, air compressor, operational and office supplies, printing and promotional items, conference attendance and contractor fees to support the county-wide recycling program.

In Monongalia County, The City of Westover received $75,000 to assist with a new truck to support the city-wide recycling program. Monongalia County Solid Waste Authority received $38,237.45 to assist with a market research and opinion study, printing, advertising, mailing supplies and postage to support the County’s recycling efforts.

In Ohio County, Ohio County Commission received $75,000 to assist with a new truck to support the City of Wheeling’s recycling program. Ohio County Solid Waste Authority received $90,900 to assist with wages, a computer, trailer, storage shed, roll-offs, a recycling drop box and a trailer step assembly to support the county-wide recycling program. The City of Wheeling received $150,000 to assist with a new truck to support the city-wide recycling program.

In Pleasants County, Pleasants County Solid Waste Authority received $34,000 to assist with wages, vehicle repairs, fuel, office supplies and utilities to support the county-wide recycling program.

In Preston County, Bionic Tire Recycling received $51,625 to assist with wages, conference attendance, operational supplies, office supplies, shredding equipment and a truck scale to support their new tire recycling initiative.

In Roane County, Roane County Commission received $71,850 to assist with a concrete pad and baler to support the county-wide recycling program. Roane County Solid Waste Authority received $140,246 to assist with wages, vehicle and equipment maintenance, utilities, operating supplies, fuel, facility improvements, collection trailers, glass and fluorescent bulb recycling fees, advertising, can baler, vertical baler, electric pallet jack and a collection bin to support the county-wide recycling program.

In Summers County, Summers County Solid Waste Authority received $149,785 to assist with a truck, dump trailers, electric pallet jack, bulk crates, wages, computer, printer, conference attendance, vehicle insurance, fuel, internet, utilities and office supplies to support the county-wide recycling program.

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West Virginia falls flat in 65-63 loss to Kansas State – WV MetroNews

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6 hours ago

March 4, 2026

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West Virginia falls flat in 65-63 loss to Kansas State – WV MetroNews

West Virginia has said the right things about the need to capitalize on opportunities.

The Mountaineers aren’t following through when they come about.

The latest example came Tuesday night at Kansas State, which scored 21 unanswered points in the second half before holding off a furious West Virginia charge for a 65-53 victory at Bramlage Coliseum.

“The level of urgency and desire to win a game with so much on it wasn’t where it needed to be,” West Virginia head coach Ross Hodge said on postgame radio.

The Wildcats (12-18, 3-14) played without leading scorer PJ Haggerty, a surprise scratch with an undisclosed injury.

Although WVU (17-13, 8-9) defeated Kansas State 59-54 with Haggerty in the lineup during a January matchup in Morgantown, the Mountaineers were unable to capitalize on his absence in the rematch and fell to 1-4 in their last five games.

Both teams were dismal offensively in the opening half, which ended with West Virginia leading, 26-23.

The Mountaineers got 10 points apiece from reserve forwards Chance Moore and DJ Thomas, helping the visitors to at least somewhat overcome a starting lineup that scored six points on 3-for-15 shooting over the first 20 minutes.

“When you’re playing a team that is a little down and out, you can’t give them life and can’t give them hope,” Hodge said. “We had so many opportunities in the first half and at the beginning of the game to make some plays and entice a team that’s been struggling to maybe keep struggling.”

After a scoreless first half, WVU guard Honor Huff made his 100th three-pointer this season with 18:33 to play, allowing the Mountaineers to lead 31-27.

West Virginia went the next 8-plus minutes without a point, and Wildcats took control during that stretch.

Khamari McGriff scored the Wildcats’ first four points of the extended 21-0 spurt and accounted for four buckets and eight of the first 15 points during that time.

A jumper from CJ Jones with 10:53 remaining left the home team with a 48-31 advantage, before Thomas scored from close range to end his team’s extended drought at the 10:27 mark.

“I’m aware of our shortcomings and I understand when you’re deficient in some areas, your margin for error to win is razor thin,” Hodge said. “I’m disappointed with what was at stake, we got beat to loose balls. Would it have been nice to make more layups and threes? Of course. But when those things aren’t happening, you better do those other things.”

KSU had separate 19-point leads, the latter of which came at 57-38 when McGriff made two free throws with 7:29 to play.

WVU then increased its aggressiveness offensively and reeled off the next 11 points, while the Wildcats began to play tentative while in possession.

A three-pointer from K-State’s Nate Johnson left the Wildcats with a 60-49 lead with 3:48 left, but the Mountaineers continued to battle and trailed by six when Chance Moore scored in the paint at the 1:24 mark.

Moore’s next basket made it a five-point game, and after a Johnson turnover, Huff made two free throws to bring WVU to within 61-58 with 48 seconds left.

Another KSU turnover gave the visitors the ball back, but after Moore missed a shot that the Mountaineers rebounded, Huff committed a costly turnover.

Johnson made two free throws with 17 seconds left, and McGriff added two more with 7 seconds remaining before Huff made a trey at the buzzer.

Moore led WVU with 18 points and made 6-of-7 shots, but again struggled on free throws, finishing 5 for 9. WVU hurts its cause at the charity stripe and made only 9-of-16 attempts.

Brenen Lorient was the Mountaineers’ second-leading scorer with 14 second-half points, while Thomas followed with 12 and Huff added 11 on 3-for-11 shooting.

Treysen Eaglestaff led all players with 11 rebounds in defeat, but made only 3-of-12 shots in a six-point showing.

McGriff led KSU with 18 points and added seven rebounds.

Johnson finished with 16 points and nine boards.

WVU had nine of its 13 turnovers in the second half.

“Nine turnovers in the second half creates more busted floors, more cross match opportunities and through that, it makes you vulnerable for paint touch opportunities,” Hodge said.

K-State played under the guidance of interim head coach Matthew Driscoll. Driscoll replaced Jerome Tang, who was fired in between the team’s first and second matchups with West Virginia this season.

“Sometimes in life you get what you deserve,” Hodge said, “and we deserved to lose tonight.”

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Nitro completes utility deal with West Virginia American Water – WV MetroNews

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18 hours ago

March 3, 2026

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Nitro completes utility deal with West Virginia American Water – WV MetroNews

Photo: Dave Casebolt, left, signed an agreement Tuesday with West Virginia American Water Company President Scott Wyman (City of Nitro)

NITRO, W.Va. — It’s a done deal.

Nitro Mayor Dave Casebolt signed an agreement Tuesday with West Virginia American Water Company President Scott Wyman completing the sale of the Nitro Regional Wastewater Utility including the sewer plant for $20 million.

The water utility will now own and operate the city’s water and wastewater systems. The state Public Service Commission recently approved the deal.

Casebolt said it’s good to get the long-talked-about agreement signed. He said the city can’t afford to make the improvements required at the sewer plant.

“We’re looking at needing between 40 and 50 million dollars of upgrades to our system and expecting our four-thousand customer base to try to offset those costs is not even practical,” Casebolt said.

Casebolt said sewer bills are going to go up but he said they were going to go up regardless. He said the city was facing increasing rates by as much as 50 percent.

West Virgina American is planning $42 million in upgrades to the sewer system over the next five years, Casebolt said.

“It’s a much-need investment and actually allow the system to handle rainwater much better where it’s not backing up into people’s homes,” Casebolt said.

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West Virginia Lottery results: See winning numbers for Powerball, Lotto America on March 2, 2026

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1 day ago

March 3, 2026

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The results are in for the West Virginia Lottery’s draw games on Monday, March 2, 2026.

Here’s a look at winning numbers for each game on March 2.

Winning Powerball numbers from March 2 drawing

02-17-18-38-62, Powerball: 20, Power Play: 2

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Winning Lotto America numbers from March 2 drawing

03-08-17-24-34, Star Ball: 06, ASB: 02

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Winning Daily 3 numbers from March 2 drawing

7-4-8

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Winning Daily 4 numbers from March 2 drawing

1-1-9-6

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Winning Cash 25 numbers from March 2 drawing

02-03-05-07-19-22

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When are the West Virginia Lottery drawings held?

Powerball: 11 p.m. ET on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
Mega Millions: 10:59 p.m. ET Tuesday and Friday.
Lotto America: 10:15 p.m. ET on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
Daily 3, 4: 6:59 p.m. ET Monday through Saturday.
Cash 25: 6:59 p.m. ET Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday.

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