By Kate Evans, The Morgan Messenger BERKELEY SPRINGS, W.Va. — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and WHO are warning about the substantial rise in cases of measles and whooping cough (pertussis) in the United States and globally. Health officials say inadequate vaccination rates globally has brought these[Read More…]
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West Virginia Farm Bureau praises environmental success story of Mountain State poultry industry
By Charlie Wilfong, president, West Virginia Farm Bureau From the Moorefield Examiner: The West Virginia Farm Bureau would like to recognize the farmers and poultry growers throughout the Potomac Highlands and Eastern Panhandle who have voluntarily committed themselves to conservation practices that have improved the quality of the Chesapeake Bay.[Read More…]
42 West Virginia counties begin concurrent bear, deer hunting seasons
By Damian Phillips, The Exponent Telegram CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — The opportunity to harvest two big game species on the same day has been presented to West Virginia hunters this year. Monday marked the first day of the concurrent bear and buck firearm hunting seasons across 42 counties. “West Virginia has[Read More…]
Monroe’s 19th-century ‘Old Salt’ resort, once host to presidents, now up for sale
By Rick Steelhammer, Charleston Gazette-Mail UNION, W.Va. — A 200-year-old mineral springs resort that once served as a summer retreat for Presidents James Madison, James Monroe and Martin Van Buren is now on the market. Asking price is $1.795 million. The former Salt Sulphur Springs resort, known as “Old Salt”[Read More…]
Ohio County Board of Education calls for state to act on PEIA
By Niamh Coomey, The Intelligencer WHEELING, W.Va. — The Ohio County Board of Education on Monday unanimously approved a resolution encouraging state officials to stabilize the Public Employees Insurance Agency, or PEIA. The resolution outlines the board’s commitment to urge the state to make changes to legislation that will lessen[Read More…]
The spirit of Thanksgiving: A time for gratitude and giving back
By John G. Miller, executive editor, WV News As the holiday season unfolds, I’ve been reminded in recent days of the many friends and blessings that have graced my journey through life. It’s a reflection that feels especially poignant during this time of year, which I have long considered my[Read More…]
Rescued Hawk Released
Bird returned to wild at fish hatchery By Edgar Kelley, The Inter-Mountain BOWDEN, W.Va. — After undergoing months of rehabilitation, a rescued raptor was recently released back into the wild at the Bowden Fish Hatchery. The bird, which was an immature male red-tailed hawk, was set free last week at[Read More…]
West Virginia leaders anticipate relief under Trump administration from EPA power plant rules
By Charles Young, The Exponent Telegram CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia officials have been pushing back against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s pollution standards for fossil fuel-fired power plants since the proposed set of rules were released in May 2023. West Virginia joined several legal actions against the EPA rules, including a[Read More…]
Business-focused charter school will fill location of former Inwood grocery store
By Tom Markland, The Journal INWOOD, W.Va. —For years, Inwood residents have speculated about what would fill the massive space where Food Lion used to be before it moved to its new location on Duella Drive. As of last week, that speculation came to an end since it was announced[Read More…]
State agreed to pay $10M to third party to manage Summersville Lake State Park
By Mike Tony, Charleston Gazette-Mail SUMMERSVILLE, W.Va. — West Virginia’s newest state park came with a seven-figure price tag for the property. A bigger price tag hangs on the state’s decision to contract with a third party to build and operate the park. Taxpayer dollars covering both are flowing toward[Read More…]
