By Charles Owens, Bluefield Daily Telegraph BLUEFIELD, W.Va. — A massive timbering project at the site of the King Coal Highway project in Bluefield has concluded. Approximately 150 acres of timber was cut to make way for the next phase of the new interstate project in Mercer County, according to[Read More…]
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Harshman Sends ‘Dispatch From the Mountain State’
New Collection by W.Va.’s Poet Laureate Hits Shelves By Joselyn King, The Intelligencer WHEELING — West Virginia Poet Laureate Marc Harshman has set forth a new “chapbook” illuminating the current state of the world and celebrating West Virginia. “Dispatch From The Mountain State” is considered a chapbook, a small book[Read More…]
Former WV newspaper owner, WVU journalism professor, Jerry Ash, passes in Florida
Gerald W. “Jerry” Ash, 85, died May 9, 2025, in Sun City Center, Fla, where he lived the past 26 years. He was born June 3, 1939, in Clarksburg, W.Va., and was adopted at birth by Minnie Pearl Hibbs Ash and Forest Earl Ash of Bridgeport, W.Va. A 1957 graduate[Read More…]
Mullens & Mullens, PLLC Celebrates Grand Opening of New Grafton Office
West Virginia Press Association GRAFTON, W.Va. — Mullens & Mullens, PLLC is pleased to announce the grand opening of its new office in Grafton, West Virginia, to better serve individuals in North Central West Virginia and surrounding areas. A ribbon-cutting ceremony provided guests an opportunity to celebrate the firm’s expansion,[Read More…]
Editorial: Morrisey working on plan for school funding change
The Logan Banner As most county school systems in West Virginia struggle with declining state aid tied to enrollment, Gov. Patrick Morrisey says he is open to revisiting the state school aid formula. He also supports the idea of “money following the child” and the Hope Scholarship, which itself reduces[Read More…]
Kanawha Co. Board of Ed to review governor’s vaccine order with legal counsel
By Sierra Marling, Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — At its regular meeting Thursday evening, the Kanawha County Board of Education agreed to seek legal advice from independent counsel regarding Gov. Patrick Morrisey’s executive order on vaccinations. The board wants legal guidance on how to respond if a student enrolls in[Read More…]
WVU Class of 2025 encouraged to embrace change with perseverance, optimism
WVU Today MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Marking a Mountaineer milestone, West Virginia University President Gordon Gee and other distinguished speakers delivered inspiring messages on the power of perseverance during times of change to thousands of University graduates during nine Commencement ceremonies this weekend (May 16-18) at the Coliseum. “Persisting through change to achieve success is[Read More…]
Opinion: WVU offers educational ‘guarantee’ to our Mountain State students
By Kevin Craig, WVU Board of Governors, WVU Health System Board of Directors It’s a season of possibility, as high school students across West Virginia prepare to don their caps and gowns and celebrate a major life milestone. What’s next for them is a question only they can answer, but[Read More…]
Fiddle festival takes over venues across Harpers Ferry
By Tom Markland, The Journal HARPERS FERRY – Dozens of local musicians flocked to Harpers Ferry over the weekend for the town’s first World Fiddle Day Celebration, with workshops, performances and jam sessions taking place across town. World Fiddle Day has been a tradition in Ireland since about 2012, celebrating[Read More…]
New Law Aims To Help West Virginia Deal With Abandoned Wells
By Derek Redd, The Intelligencer WHEELING — With more than 21,000 abandoned and orphaned oil and gas wells throughout West Virginia, state officials — concerned both with community safety and environmental protection — sought ways to make it quicker and easier to seal them. A new law ceremoniously signed by[Read More…]
