By Esteban Fernandez, Times West Virginian FAIRMONT, W.Va. — Sherry Kinder wants Fairmont to know more about its own roots. “When you find out about your ancestors and things, it helps you grow and take a chance on yourself,” Kinder said. “So to me, it was all positive. It was[Read More…]
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Rich Rodriguez named West Virginia’s 36th football coach
West Virginia Press Association MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – Rich Rodriguez, winner of 190 games and 12 outright or shared conference or division championships, has been named the 36th head football coach at West Virginia University, Vice President and Director of Athletics Wren Baker announced on Dec. 12. “We are thrilled to welcome Coach[Read More…]
Numbers Crunched: West Virginia Board of Education approves school consolidation plans for Paden City, Hundred high schools
State board also approves consolidation plans for Wood County By Steven Allen Adams, The Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Despite multiple Wetzel County community members making the trek to Charleston to urge rejection of the consolidation of high schools there, the West Virginia Board of Education approved all[Read More…]
5,000 cases of hand soap: Former Boone BOE worker charged in $3M fraud case
By Ashley Perham, Coal Valley News BOONE COUNTY, W.Va. — The former Boone County Board of Education maintenance director has been indicted on federal charges for defrauding the board of $3.4 million, according to court documents. According to the Tuesday indictment, Michael David Barker, 47, of Foster, Boone County, is[Read More…]
Rich Rodriguez expected to return as WVU Football Head Coach
By Luke Blain, The Daily Athenaeum MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — After leaving the program in 2007, Rich Rodriguez is expected to be back as the WVU Football head coach, per ESPN’s Pete Thamel on social platform X Wednesday. Rodriguez coached WVU from 2001-07, accumulating six winning seasons and three bowl game wins.[Read More…]
West Virginia Department of Agriculture announces new drought relief funding
By Stephen Smoot, The Pendleton Times CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Though drought conditions in Pendleton County and across the state have eased in recent months, for many, the damage has been done. The West Virginia Department of Agriculture, however, announced that more help is on the way. In the worst of[Read More…]
WVDNR, WV State Parks announce First Day Hikes for 2025
Kick off the New Year with a scenic hike in Almost Heaven West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) and West Virginia State Parks invite outdoor enthusiasts to welcome 2025 with First Day Hikes across the state. These free guided hikes offer a[Read More…]
Mon Health surgeon introduces Advanced Aquablation Therapy with HYDROS Technology for Benign Prostate Hyperplasia
West Virginia Press Association MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – Vandalia Health’s Mon Health Medical Center has announced a medical milestone with the successful completion of its first Aquablation® therapy procedure using advanced HYDROS™ technology. This innovative treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), or enlarged prostate, was performed by Dr. Jaschar Shakuri-Rad, Urologist, Medical[Read More…]
Gazette-Mail editorial: How Smith could be better WV Senate prez than Blair
Charleston Gazette-Mail Sen. Randy Smith, R-Tucker, has his share of faults, but the likely West Virginia Senate president can do one thing right out of the gate in the 2025 legislative session that would put him above his predecessor, Sen. Craig Blair, R-Berkeley: He could follow proper legislative procedure under[Read More…]
FEMA disaster declaration approved for Mercer County
By Greg Jordan, Bluefield Daily Telegraph PRINCETON, W.Va. – Plans for opening a disaster recovery center in Mercer County started moving forward after President Joe Biden signed a declaration that will bring in FEMA assistance to help individuals and businesses recover from Hurricane Helene. FEMA has announced that federal disaster assistance[Read More…]
