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West Virginia American Water customers to see increased rates on water, wastewater service – WV MetroNews

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March 5, 2024

West Virginia American Water customers to see increased rates on water, wastewater service – WV MetroNews

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Customers of West Virginia American Water Company (WVAWC), the largest water utility company in the state, will now pay more on their water and wastewater bills.

The state Public Service Commission (PSC) recently approved adjusted water and wastewater rates following the company’s rate adjustment request in May 2023. WVAWC says the increased rates will create an additional $18.4 million in revenue to help pay for over $220 million in completed infrastructure investments made since 2020.

The water company said they also plan to make some system-wide upgrades this year with funding from an approved $5.9 million order from the PSC on a water and wastewater surcharge. The water company received that order on March 1 for its June 2023 Distribution System Improvement Charge (DSIC) request.

“West Virginia American Water is committed to making needed infrastructure improvements across our service areas so we can continue to comply with water quality and environmental regulations and meet customers’ water and wastewater service needs,” said President of West Virginia American Water Robert Burton in a press release Monday. “In addition, we will continue to remain focused on opportunities for greater efficiencies to help maintain affordable rates.”

Water customers can expect to pay an average of $8 more a month, while wastewater customers will see an average increase of $12 a month.

The new base rates went into effect on February 25. The surcharge went into effect on March 1.

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VSP issues senior alert for missing 63-year-old

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June 4, 2026

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VSP issues senior alert for missing 63-year-old

(WSET) — Virginia State Police has issued a senior alert on behalf of the Campbell County Sheriff’s Office on Thursday.

According to VSP, the Campbell County Sheriff’s Office is looking for Gregory Dale Jordan.

VSP describes Jordan as white, sex: male, age: 63 years old, height: 6’0”, weight: 210 lbs., with green eyes and white hair.

According to VSP, Jordan was last seen on Wednesday on Sunburst Road in Campbell County. His clothing description is unknown. He has a long white beard. He is believed to be on foot.

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The missing senior suffers from a cognitive impairment, and the disappearance poses a credible threat to their health and safety, as determined by the investigating agency, VSP said.

You’re asked to contact the Campbell County Sheriff’s Office [24/7 dispatch] with any information regarding their whereabouts at (434) 332-9574, VSP said.

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West Virginia commit announces decision by blasting ‘Country Roads,’ lighting a couch on fire

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19 hours ago

June 3, 2026

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West Virginia commit announces decision by blasting ‘Country Roads,’ lighting a couch on fire

A big moment in any student-athlete’s career is announcing what school they’re committing to, and I don’t think you’re going to find an announcement better than one we’ve got coming from one of the newest West Virginia Mountaineers.

What’s that smell? It… it smells like a couch burning to the sounds of the Mountaineers’ beloved John Denver “Take Me Home, Country Roads.”

You bet your sweet a– that’s what it is.

There’s a growing chance that any recruit who lights a couch on fire is going to end up wearing one of these. (Photo by Kevin Abele/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Ethan Lawson is a 6’6″, 300-lb offensive lineman and part of the 2027 recruiting class.

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According to Sport Illustrated he has fielded offers from a bunch of programs including Appalachian State, Liberty, Air Force, Army, Navy, Duke, Wake Forest, UConn and more.

But, they all missed out because Lawson posted his decision on X, and well… I think he was always West Virginia material.

Bobcat Goldthwait was burning couches on camera before it was cool.

But, alright, there’s no doubt about it: someone is about to sell some jerseys.

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And if there’s not a furniture store in Morgantown that brings in Lawson and fellow offensive line recruit Kevin Brown (who also lit a couch on fire because that’s becoming a thing) for an ad, then… then, well, I don’t know what, but it would be quite the missed opportunity.

It’s early, but Rich Rodriguez’s West Virginia Mountaineers lead college football in recruits burning couches. (Ben Queen-Imagn Images)

Hey, like it or not, sometimes in the age of NIL it can be a popularity contest. If fans like you, it could mean greater visibility and more lucrative deals. Perhaps that was the mission here, and we all know it worked.

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I refuse to believe any Mountaineers fans saw that video, heard the song and then didn’t reflexively raise a beer (even if they didn’t realize they were drinking one and say, “Hell yeah, brother.”)

We’ll see if the sort of thing translates onto the field, but even if it doesn’t, I feel like there’s money to be made making appearances and lighting furniture on fire at frat parties.

Matthew Reigle is a writer for OutKick.

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Crews put out house fire in Bristol, Virginia

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1 day ago

June 3, 2026

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Crews put out house fire in Bristol, Virginia

BRISTOL, Va. (WCYB) — Crews put out a house fire in Bristol, Virginia, on Wednesday morning, according to officials.

The Bristol, Virginia Fire Department was dispatched at 3:09 a.m. for the fire in the 900 block of Vermont Avenue. The house was unoccupied at the time fire crews arrived on the scene.

Firefighters encountered heavy smoke and flames in the front of the house. They were able to quickly extinguish the fire under challenging conditions. The fire scene remains active and an investigation is underway. No injuries have been reported.

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