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Renovations begin at travel plazas on West Virginia Turnpike

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2 years ago

February 2, 2023

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Renovations begin at travel plazas on West Virginia Turnpike

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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — Renovations have began at two journey plazas on the West Virginia Turnpike.

The state Division of Transportation stated Wednesday that restroom, meals and parking amenities on the Beckley and Bluestone plazas in southern West Virginia will stay out there throughout renovations, that are scheduled to proceed via late 2024.

Tamarack Market, situated subsequent to the Beckley journey plaza, will stay open. Tamarack’s hours will increase beginning April 1. The power will probably be open seven days per week from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Beforehand it was open six days per week from 10 a.m. to six p.m. A brand new retailer at Tamarack will supply meals, drinks and automotive objects to vacationers, the division stated in a information launch.

The renovated journey plazas will supply extra meals choices, a round the clock comfort retailer, and out of doors eating choices. It additionally may have expanded parking, electrical car charging stations, separated car and tractor trailer fueling choices, and picnic and pet areas, the assertion stated.

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Current Appalachian Power outages in West Virginia

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3 hours ago

January 6, 2025

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Current Appalachian Power outages in West Virginia

WEST VIRGINIA (LOOTPRESS) – Snow and ice have made conditions favorable for power outages and we’re already starting to see some.

The latest outages reported by Appalachian Power may be found by clicking the image below.

Here, you will be able to view outages by county and location with estimated restoration times.

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BREAKING: North Carolina LB Transfer Ashton Woods Commits to WVU

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11 hours ago

January 5, 2025

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BREAKING: North Carolina LB Transfer Ashton Woods Commits to WVU

Sunday evening, the West Virginia Mountaineers picked up a commitment from transfer linebacker Ashton Woods, formerly of the North Carolina Tar Heels.

The Marietta, Georgia product was a three-star recruit in the Tar Heels’ 2024 signing class and chose Carolina over offers from Arkansas, Baylor, Boston College, Georgia Tech Kansas State, Kentucky, Lousiville, Miami, Mississippi State, NC State, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Pitt, Tennessee, UCF, USC, Virginia, Wake Forest, and several others.

Woods appeared in six games, seeing limited snaps on special teams and defense. With the departure of Josiah Trotter and Trey Lathan in the transfer portal, the Mountaineers need to replenish the depth in the second level. Landing a player of this caliber is a good start for new defensive coordinator Zac Alley.

At Walton High School, he tallied 383 tackles, 15 sacks, 36 TFL, six INTs, and five forced fumbles over his career. He was also a two-time all-state selection and two-time region defensive player of the year.

Woods will have three years of eligibility remaining.

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Transfer RB Turner picks West Virginia

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18 hours ago

January 5, 2025

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Transfer RB Turner picks West Virginia

West Virginia has landed a commitment from Catawba College running back LJ Turner.

Turner, 5-foot-9, 195-pounds, spent three seasons at Catawba where he rushed for 1,961 yards and 20 touchdowns.

But Turner is coming off a standout season where he accounted for 1,224 yards and 13 touchdowns while averaging a total of 7.0 per carry earning him the first outright all-American honors at running back in school history.

“WVU is everything I’m looking for and more. I know the coaching staff is going to push me to be the best version of myself on and off the field,” he said. “It kind of feels like the home away from home I’ve been searching for.”

Running backs coach Chad Scott served as the lead recruiter for Turner and was able to get him on campus for an official visit where he ultimately committed to the football program.

“He basically said he’s going to get me to my potential,” he said.

Turner also received scholarship offers from a number of other schools including Coastal Carolina, UTEP and Youngstown State after he entered the transfer portal in November.

Turner is the first running back transfer to commit to West Virginia this off-season.

The Palm Bay, Florida native has one season of eligibility remaining in his college career and is set to enroll at the mid-term.

WVSports.com will have more on Turner in the near future.

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