By Maggie Susa, The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON — Since the initial deadline to receive a Real ID was set in 2008, it’s been pushed back several times. Now, a week away from what the government says is the final deadline, some residents are rushing to receive their card in time. A[Read More…]
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Journey through the coalfields to find the soul of West Virginia
Coal Valley News DANVILLE, W.Va. — When you think of southern West Virginia, it’s likely one thing comes to mind: coal. Logan, Mingo, Lincoln, Boone and surrounding counties are known as the coalfields for good reason. Coal is abundant in the landscape of sometimes rolling hills, sometimes soaring mountains —[Read More…]
McDowell officials fighting to keep Workforce W.Va. office open
By Charles Owens, Bluefield Daily Telegraph WELCH — McDowell County officials are worried about the future of the Workforce West Virginia office in Welch. The Welch office was damaged by the Feb. 15 flood, and subsequently relocated to a temporary site across the road from the Stevens Correctional Center, also[Read More…]
West Virginia Press Association joins nationwide coalition to champion local newspapers
ORLANDO, FL — At the 2025 Mega-Conference, America’s Newspapers announced the formation of the State Advocacy Coalition (ANSAC) — a unified alliance of press associations and newspaper advocacy organizations coming together to protect and promote the role of local newspapers in their communities. The West Virginia Press Association joined with[Read More…]
Legal action forces Trump administration to back down on W.Va. student deportation
By Esteban Fernandez, Times West Virginian FAIRMONT — The Trump Administration’s project of terminating student visas on specious grounds faced a major setback on Friday after massive legal pushback from international students nationwide. Among the wave of lawsuits were two by students of West Virginia University and Marshall University. The[Read More…]
Supporters wary of potential impacts on AmeriCorps programs
By Steve Keenan, The Register-Herald BECKLEY, W.Va. — AmeriCorps toed the starting line with the fledgling Active Southern West Virginia organization a decade ago. The volunteer service agency has been there ever since as Active SWV has continued to expand its range of healthy living programs throughout the region. Now,[Read More…]
Morrisey weighing decisions on unsigned bills
By Steven Allen Adams, The Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON — Gov. Patrick Morrisey has until Wednesday to decide whether to sign the remaining bills on his desk passed by the West Virginia Legislature during its 60-day regular session, veto those bills, or let those bills become law without his[Read More…]
Morrisey signs bill into law allowing DNR to lease state park land for CO2 storage
By Mike Tony, Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey has signed into law legislation that allows the state Division of Natural Resources to lease state-owned pore spaces under land designated as state parks. Morrisey on Thursday signed Senate Bill 627, which is aimed at accommodating an[Read More…]
Eric Cravey named editor of the Bluefield Daily Telegraph and Register-Herald
FAIRMONT, W.Va. — Eric Cravey, editor of the Times West Virginian, has broadened his responsibilities to regional editor of the Bluefield Daily Telegraph and The Register-Herald in Beckley. The newspapers’ regional publisher, Terri Hale, announced Cravey’s new role in southern West Virginia. He has served as editor of the Times[Read More…]
For baseball and softball association, a time of need is turned into an opportunity
By Nick Henthorn, The Weirton Daily Times WELLSBURG — Three weeks ago, the Wellsburg Youth Baseball and Softball Association had virtually no money and very little hope following a devastating embezzlement scandal. Without much time before the youth season was supposed to begin, the longstanding youth league seemed to be[Read More…]
