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…]
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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…]
Appalachian Trail faces challenges, natural and man made, as it celebrates its centennial
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…]
West Virginia Treasurer Pack calls for major overhaul of PEIA
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…]
WVU set to launch 2 AI majors in fall 2025
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…]
Lauren’s Law signed: West Virginia targets drug traffickers with new legislation
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…]
Editorial: Toyota’s success in West Virginia is a lesson to learn from
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…]
