By Lisa Schauer, The Morgan Messenger BERKELEY SPRINGS, W.Va. — Even if the snow is still falling outside, we can dream of warmer days, and plan for bigger harvests by bringing the joy of gardening indoors. Seed starting holds many advantages for gardeners, including cost savings, hardier plants, and access[Read More…]
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Old Gap Mills Country Store: Fully Stocked With Family, Community and Tradition
By Cynthia Mattison, The Hinton News GAP MILLS W.Va. (Hinton News) – Tucked away in the quaint town of Gap Mills, visitors will find a storefront that exudes nostalgia. The Old Gap Mills Country Store is not your typical retail experience with all of the hustle and bustle. Instead, life[Read More…]
WVU’s Fred King discusses importance of R1 Land Grant University funding at West Virginia Press Association ‘Legislative Lookahead’
By Autumn Shelton, West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Fred King, vice president of research at West Virginia University, spoke before members of the media during the West Virginia Press Association’s annual Legislative Lookahead on Friday, where he discussed the importance of research funding for the university, and said[Read More…]
Morrisey poised to push Legislature for cuts amid long-term budget squeeze
By Mike Tony, HD Media CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Two numbers will loom over the West Virginia legislative session that resumes Wednesday: 37 and 47. New Gov. Patrick Morrisey is West Virginia’s 37th governor. West Virginia ranked 47th nationally in economic well-being in a 2024 assessment of state trends in child[Read More…]
Treasurer Pack to propose divestment of Chinese-owned companies in West Virginia investment boards
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – State Treasurer Larry Pack, who serves as the Chairman of the West Virginia Board of Treasury Investments, plans to recommend the Board discuss and approve a policy that would divest funds from Chinese-owned companies. The Board of Treasury Investments (BTI) manages more than $10.5[Read More…]
David Bridgeman named WVDA’s 2025 Bridgeman Distinguished Dentist
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Dr. David F. Bridgeman of New Martinsville has been honored with the prestigious Dr. Robert B. Bridgeman Distinguished Dentist Award at the 2025 West Virginia Dental Association’s Winter Meeting held at the Embassy Suites in Charleston. Dr. Bridgeman, a 1973 graduate of Magnolia[Read More…]
Education, future workforce take precedent at Legislative Lookahead
By Baylee Parsons, The Parthenon CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Building a better future for the next generation of West Virginians will be a focal point in this year’s legislative session, several state representatives who spoke at the Legislative Lookahead said on Friday, Feb. 7, at the Culture Center in Charleston. With a new[Read More…]
Energy, election integrity and more discussed during Board of Public Works panel at WVPA ‘Legislative Lookahead’
By Autumn Shelton, West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – West Virginia’s Attorney General J.B. McCuskey, Secretary of State Kris Warner and Auditor Mark Hunt spoke about their legislative priorities for the upcoming legislative session during the West Virginia Press Association’s annual Legislative Lookahead, held on Feb. 7. For McCuskey,[Read More…]
Statehouse beat: A session where anything goes
By Phil Kabler, Charleston Gazette-Mail I approach Wednesday’s resumption of the 60-day regular session of the Legislature with much trepidation. As I’ve noted, most of the guardrails will be gone this session, most notably, the rational and reasoned leadership of former Senate Judiciary Chairman Charlie Trump, R-Morgan, who managed to[Read More…]
Harrison County (West Virginia’s) Del. Riley: New House committee process to allow deeper consideration, more public input
By Charles Young, WV News CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WV News) — The new committee process in the West Virginia House of Delegates will allow lawmakers to consider issues more deeply and give the public additional opportunities to provide feedback, Del. Clay Riley, R-Harrison, said Friday. When the Legislature’s 2025 session begins[Read More…]
