By Tom Markland, The Journal HARPERS FERRY – As the Appalachian Trail reaches its 100th anniversary, its stewards are facing more challenges than ever from environmental and man-made forces. Despite the struggle, they are holding out hope for the trail’s future. During a “State of the Trail” open house on[Read More…]

By Charles Young, WV News CLARKSBURG (WV News) — Gov. Patrick Morrisey recently said he plans to call a special session of the Legislature to have lawmakers address rising premium costs for the West Virginia Public Employees Insurance Agency. State Treasurer Larry Pack, who served as secretary of revenue under former Gov.[Read More…]

By Max Morgan, The Daily Athenaeum MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The WVU Board of Governors (BOG) approved two new artificial intelligence academic programs in the John Chambers College of Business and Economics earlier this month. WVU will introduce an undergraduate and graduate program, both aimed at helping students gain AI skills[Read More…]

By Charles Young, WV News MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (WV News) — Gov. Patrick Morrisey signed a bill into law Thursday that he said is intended to send a strong message to drug dealers in West Virginia. Joined by state and local officials, members of the recovery community and the family of[Read More…]

The Herald-Dispatch It seems that every two or three years, Toyota West Virginia announces another significant investment in its plant near the town of Buffalo in Putnam County. That’s good. Very good. The most recent announcement came this week when Toyota said it will invest an additional $88 million in[Read More…]

By Craig Howell, The Weirton Daily Times WEIRTON — Noting the importance of safety, and the loss of one life as too many, local steelworkers and union officials were joined by members of the community and other guests Thursday morning in honoring the lives of the more than 120 lost[Read More…]

By Rick Steelhammer, Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Patrick Morrisey said on Wednesday he will call a special session of the Legislature “after we make a little more progress over the next few months” to address the issue of West Virginia’s Public Employees Insurance Agency funding. “We’ve had a[Read More…]

By Brett Dunlap, The Parkersburg News and Sentinel WILLIAMSTOWN — West Virginia highway officials want drivers to remember that the people who work on the roads around the state are people with families they want to go home to every night. The West Virginia Department of Transportation (WVDOT) held a[Read More…]

By Craig Howell, The Weirton Daily Times WEIRTON — In response to the three-month water issues which affected the city during the winter months, and concerns expressed by residents, members of the West Virginia Public Service Commission visited Weirton Wednesday to hear directly from the people. “We are very concerned[Read More…]

By Eric Ayres, The Intelligencer WHEELING – West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey marked a milestone in the early stages of his governorship on Wednesday, outlining accomplishments made so far this year and looking ahead to goals targeted for the future of West Virginia. Dozens of local and state officials joined[Read More…]