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🌱 What residents demanded from commissioners over the Ridgeline project’s future

Davis, West Virginia Patch AM: a 4 min read

Morning Davis! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What residents demanded from commissioners over the Ridgeline project’s future
  • Why regulators now question land control for the Ridgeline project near Davis
  • Davis man jailed after Oakland theft investigation and foot chase

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Couple of thunderstorms, with a high of 78 and low of 62 degrees.
  • Friday: A shower and t-storm; humid, temps: high: 76, low: 63.
  • Saturday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 74 and low of 63 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Opposing Viewpoints Dominate Commission Meeting (parsonsadvocate.com) — Tucker County residents packed a recent commission meeting to argue over the controversial Ridgeline power plant and Valley North Transmission projects, which could affect Davis and surrounding communities. Speakers sharply disagreed on jobs, tax revenue, pollution, and land control, while one advocate highlighted a Fundamental Data informational meeting held in Davis and raised questions about future nuclear plans and land ownership claims.
   

• DEP questions Fundamental Data site control for Tucker Co. data center-linked project (wvpress.org) — State environmental regulators are pressing Fundamental Data to prove it actually controls land near Thomas and Davis where a massive gas-fired power plant and data center complex is planned. The project, already permitted to emit significant air pollution, has drawn intense opposition from Tucker County residents worried about health risks and threats to the area’s tourism economy, even as the company insists it still controls the site.
   

• Davis Man Arrested in Oakland Following Car Theft Investigation (parsonsadvocate.com) — A 21-year-old Davis resident was arrested in Oakland, Maryland after deputies linked him to a vehicle and credit card theft at a local parking lot, where cards were later used at multiple businesses. He was taken into custody after briefly fleeing officers and now faces several theft-related charges while being held without bond. Oakland authorities are asking anyone with recent vehicle break-ins or thefts to contact their office.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Family Dollar posted a job opening for customer service associate in Petersburg. Apply here.
  • Burke & Herbert Bank & Trust posted a job opening for Customer Service Teller in Petersburg. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Davis here.

🗞 Nearby News

Terra Alta

  • Back-to-School Pancake Breakfast to benefit local Wreaths Across America tradition (wvnews.com)
  • Final reminder: Preston summer shuttle bus schedule for August practices (wvnews.com)

Elkins

  • Elkins native Whetsell awarded Boren Scholarship (theintermountain.com)
  • Randolph County Fair's Staten speaks to Rotary (theintermountain.com)
  • The Railyard Event & Conference Center Opens in Downtown Elkins, Launching a Full Season of Weddings, Conferences and Live Entertainment (parsonsadvocate.com)

Ok Davis! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Davis

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