By Greg Jordan, Bluefield Daily Telegraph PRINCETON — Officials from the Bluefield Rescue Squad and Princeton Rescue Squad went before the Mercer County Commission Tuesday to inquire about obtaining opioid settlement funds to purchase one new ambulance each. Mark Brooks, CEO of the Princeton Rescue Squad, shared information from Medicare[Read More…]
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Gutting of NIOSH mining research, other units endangering workers, unions tell court
By Mike Tony, Williamson Daily News CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Unions and occupational safety providers say the federal agency with statutory responsibility to protect workers’ health and safety through research remains decimated by the Trump administration, a disruption of programs and services that will result in more disabling injuries, illnesses and[Read More…]
Vegas, baby?: Breeze Airways to add up to 5 CRW nonstop destinations in next 2 years
By Rick Steelhammer, Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Low-cost carrier Breeze Airways will resume nonstop service to Tampa, Florida, in October and add up to four additional new nonstop destinations to West Virginia International Yeager Airport’s flight schedule during the next two years, Gov. Patrick Morrisey and the airline announced[Read More…]
Wildflower meadow at Cacapon thriving as part of pollinator work
By Kate Shunney, The Morgan Messenger Park Naturalist Valerie Chaney championed a pollinator plot a few years back at Cacapon State Park, in partnership with an effort to attract and study Monarch butterflies, which face tough competition for their needed habitat. Today, that “plot” has grown into a two-acre wildflower[Read More…]
West Virginia’s expanded ‘Move Over’ law to go into effect Wednesday
WV News CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WV News) — West Virginia’s expanded Slow Down, Move Over law, aimed at protecting all those at the roadside, will take effect Friday, just in time for the height of the summer travel season. Since 2003, West Virginia has had a law requiring drivers to “slow[Read More…]
Riley Moore: Big Beautiful Bill delivers for West Virginia (Opinion)
By Riley Moore, published in the Charleston Gazette-Mail West Virginians demanded generational change in November after years of mass migration, inflation and progressive insanity. They demanded a secure border, lower costs and a return to commonsense. This past Friday, on our nation’s 249th Independence Day, President Donald Trump delivered on[Read More…]
Lobbyists spent nearly a quarter of a million dollars on West Virginia lawmakers in first half of 2025
By Steven Allen Adams, The Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON — It’s been nearly 90 days since the end of the 2025 regular session of the West Virginia Legislature, with lobbyist spending reports shedding light on how interest groups worked to get the attention of lawmakers for their issues. Registered[Read More…]
Elior Collegiate Dining to be WVU’s new dining partner
What students can expect to see in August By Samantha Smith, The Daily Athenaeum MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Elior Collegiate Dining is partnering with West Virginia University to provide dining services effective immediately, according to Shauna Johnson, executive director of strategic communications. Formerly known as Aladdin Campus Dining, Elior Collegiate Dining[Read More…]
Ray named managing editor for HD Media’s weekly publications
West Virginia native Richie Ray has been named the managing editor for HD Media’s family of weekly publications. Ray replaces Phil Perry, who was recently promoted to president of the media company. Ray started his career with HD Media in 2023 as a freelance graphic designer. He was hired on[Read More…]
SCOTUS to hear case on transgender athletes competing in West Virginia sports
By Andrew Spellman, The Spirit of Jefferson On Thursday, the U.S. Supreme Court announced that it will take up two cases regarding transgender athletes competing in sanctioned school sports, including a challenge to West Virginia’s Save Women’s Sports Act. Regarding State of West Virginia v. B.P.J., West Virginia Attorney General JB[Read More…]


