West Virginia
WV Parkways Authority says Turnpike travelers exceeded expectations for Thanksgiving week – WV MetroNews
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Numbers released by the West Virginia Parkways Authority Tuesday show the West Virginia Turnpike exceeded expectations throughout the busy Thanksgiving week.
The Parkways Authority say that the total number of transactions was 754,405, nearly 40,000 more than the 715,000 transactions expected, which still would have been the busiest week of the year.
Wednesday, November 27, and Sunday, December 1, finished as the busiest days of the week on the Turnpike, as the two accounted for over 55% of the Thanksgiving week transactions.
As expected, the least traveled day of the week was Thanksgiving Day on Thursday. Despite being the lowest of the week, Thursday saw 67,724 transactions, which was around 200 more than expected.
Right before the holiday rush, a Pay by Plate option was introduced for the Turnpike, which allowed motorists to drive through the EZ Pass Lane and have their plate scanned. They could then go back and pay the toll on the Turnpike’s website.
West Virginia Parkways Authority Executive Director Jeff Miller says the new system was vital for the most hectic travel week of the year.
“We had more travel than was expected, which is a great thing, and we pushed cars through the toll facilities better than we have ever done in the past, and all thanks to our new tolling system,” Miller said.
Those who utilized the Toll by Plate option will have 30 days from the date to pay the toll.
MARSHALL COUNTY, W.Va. (WSAZ) – West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey made an announcement Friday about another mining-related fatality in the state within 24 hours – the latest in northern West Virginia.
The governor released the following statement:
“Denise and I were deeply saddened to learn of the loss of Darin Reece, who passed away following an accident at the Ohio County Mine. We extend our condolences to his family, his fellow miners, and all those who knew him. He served as a Continuous Miner Section Supervisor and was part of a workforce that takes on difficult and dangerous work every day.
“The impact of these events reaches far beyond the job site. It is felt by families, coworkers, and entire communities. That weight is even greater today, as this marks the second loss of life in West Virginia’s mining community in less than 24 hours.
“The West Virginia Office of Miners’ Health, Safety, and Training is on site and conducting a full investigation into the circumstances surrounding this incident.
“We ask West Virginians to keep Darin’s loved ones and the entire mining community in their thoughts during this difficult time.”
Earlier on Friday, Morrisey announced another mining-related death in Raleigh County in the southern part of the state.
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BROOKE COUNTY, W.Va. — West Virginia voters heading to the polls for May’s primary will see a major change this year – the Republican Party’s primary will be closed.
Starting with this election, only voters registered as Republicans will be allowed to vote in the Republican primary. Independent and unaffiliated voters will no longer be able to participate in those primaries, a shift from previous elections.
With the deadline to change party affiliation approaching, officials are urging voters to check their registration status now. Jimmy Willis said voters who want to take part in the Republican primary should confirm their party affiliation and make changes if needed.
“They’ll have to look on the Secretary of State’s website or go to the county courthouse and get their party affiliation switched if they know they’re not a registered Republican and would like to vote in the Republican primaries, they can just go do that,” Willis said. “But, if they’re unsure, they can just look it up online and go from there. But, it’s just important that people know that they’re going to have to be Republicans to vote in the primary this year.”
The last day to change party affiliation is April 21. West Virginia’s primary is May 12. More information, click HERE.
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