Charleston Gazette-Mail Rep. Riley Moore, R-W.Va., recently made a social media post featuring selfies in front of a crowded cell and another photo of himself giving a double thumbs up in front of a large capacity holding cell from a visit to a maximum-security prison in El Salvador, touting his[Read More…]
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Legislature moves West Virginia libraries under tourism department
By Esteban Fernandez, Times West Virginian FAIRMONT, W.Va. – Republicans stripped the credential qualification previously required for the state library director position this past legislative session. House Bill 2009 dissolved the Department of Arts, Culture and History, and moved its functions under the Department of Tourism. Libraries, which previously were[Read More…]
Dennison named interim president of Southern
The Mingo Messenger MOUNT GAY, W.Va. — Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College announced that Dr. Corley Dennison has been appointed as interim president of the institution, effective April 7. Dennison currently serves as vice chancellor emeritus for academic affairs at the West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission. With[Read More…]
Water for sale: An inside look at the squeeze on WV public service districts
By Sierra Marling, Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — While regulatory agents and the West Virginia Legislature have worked to create solutions for the water quality crisis facing the Mountain State, those working at public service districts are facing a crisis of their own — one where aging pipes, regulatory gaps,[Read More…]
Sidewinder sues planning commission over Mountain Pure rejection
Company claims commission has no authority to deny Mountain Pure project By Erik Anderson, Spirit of Jefferson CHARLES TOWN, W.Va. — Opponents of the proposed Mountain Pure beverage packing facility near Middleway are preparing for a lengthy legal battle with Sidewinder Enterprises, which launched a lawsuit against the Jefferson County[Read More…]
Coffindaffer’s crosses: a legacy of faith in Ritchie County
By Denise Duelley, Ritchie Gazette & The Cairo Standard HARRISVILLLE, W.Va. — Have you ever seen a set of three crosses dotting on a hillside as you travel the country roads of Ritchie County? They are placed in several locations around this area, and represent the Cross of Jesus, as[Read More…]
Toyota in Buffalo named state’s most desired employer
By Ron Allen, The Hurricane Breeze HURRICANE, W.Va. — Approximately 95% of the emails which the Breeze receives are junk. It is rare when the contents of an email prove to be an item of general interest to Breeze readers and is also news which has not been or will[Read More…]
Former bus driver pleads guilty in Calhoun County school bus accident case
The Calhoun Chronicle CALHOUN COUNTY, W.Va. — Jeffrey Allen Brannon, a former school bus driver, appeared in court to plead guilty in a case stemming from a tragic 2023 accident that left multiple Calhoun County school children injured. The hearing, presided over by Judge Anita Harold Ashley, marked a significant[Read More…]
Official: New clinic to open Sept. 9
By Brad Johnson, The Inter-Mountain ELKINS — A much-anticipated new medical facility will be open to patients sooner than expected. Officials are targeting an opening date in September for the Elkins Corridor H Medical Center, being built at the former Teter Motors property on North Randolph Avenue/U.S. Route 219. “We’re[Read More…]
Prep golf: Oglebay to retain state tournament; some coaches against the move
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Secondary School Activities Commission announced Monday the Oglebay Resort in Wheeling will retain the high school golf state tournament from 2025 through 2028. Oglebay has been the home course for the state tournament since 2002. “The WVSSAC is excited to partner with Oglebay Resort[Read More…]
