WELCH, W.Va. (AP) Gov. Jim Justice visited the site of a planned $147 million highway project that will connect Welch to the Coalfields Expressway. The five-mile stretch of highway is expected to be completed in 2026.
While Bike Ripley (in Jackson County) is spearheading the effort to establish youth mountain biking teams for sixth- through 12th-graders, anyone in that age bracket can join no matter where they live.