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One of West Virginia’s most visited scenic spots will be closed until July as crews replace a pedestrian bridge at the Cooper’s Rock overlook.

Governor Patrick Morrisey and First Lady Denise Morrisey invite all West Virginians to submit photos of loved ones who serve or served in the United States Military or as first responders. The photographs will be featured on the annual Honor Trees displayed at the State Capitol during the Christmas season.

Petland shares expert guidance for dog owners on how to celebrate Thanksgiving with their canine companions while avoiding common risks. Cooked turkey bones and rich fatty foods can be especially dangerous for dogs during the holiday.

Forget the food and the gifts. The real holiday tradition is family conflict: A West Virginia University professor says holiday gatherings can resurrect childhood roles and dormant tensions. She offers strategies to keep the focus on gratitude rather than conflict.

Fairmont State University hosted the U.S. premiere of “A Day to Remember,” a documentary exploring the 1968 Farmington No. 9 mine disaster and its lasting impact on safety regulations worldwide.

The West Virginia Humanities Council shares historical events that happened this week in West Virginia history, from the Constitutional Convention of 1861 to Katherine Johnson receiving the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2015.

Upshur County officials plan to apply for a $5,000 mural grant from the West Virginia Department of Tourism to fund a historic mural.

Governor Patrick Morrisey has ordered flags flown at half staff to honor Steve Lipscomb, the mine foreman who died after staying behind to ensure his crew escaped the flooded Rolling Thunder Mine in Nicholas County.

Rescue crews found the body of foreman Steve Lipscomb Thursday inside the Rolling Thunder Mine after he went missing Nov. 8 when a pocket of water flooded part of the mine. Teams pumped thousands of gallons per minute during the search.

Police have identified the 32-year-old Rock Cave man who died Oct. 31 after losing control of an ATV on Gougerville Road. The Upshur County Sheriff’s Office is investigating.

Residents are encouraged to bring unused prescription medications to collection sites this Saturday, Oct. 25, for the DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. The anonymous, free event helps prevent misuse and accidental overdoses.

County and city leaders agreed to purchase river gauges that will provide advance flood warnings. The state will install and maintain the gauges; units cost about $6,000 with no annual fee.