By Charles Young, The Exponent Telegram CHARLESTON, W.Va. — It’s the end of one era and the beginning of another for West Virginia government. The state’s two-term governor, Jim Justice, is set to be sworn in as the state’s next U.S. Senator and the current attorney general, Patrick Morrisey, will[Read More…]

By Steven Allen Adams for The Journal CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Despite losing his Republican primary in May, West Virginia Senate President Craig Blair is thankful for the opportunity afforded him by his colleagues to lead the legislative body for nearly four years. “You can see the smile in my face,”[Read More…]

By Clint Thomas, Daily Mail WV CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Mountain State chefs will share their culinary savvy at 10 West Virginia’s state parks next year for Cellar to Table, a dinner series to present and promote state-cultivated foods and beverages in a savory — and scenic — manner. “Vagabond Chef”[Read More…]

By Josephine E. Moore, The Register-Herald BECKLEY, W.Va. — Entrepreneurs and small businesses in southern West Virginia were recognized and celebrated Friday at Historic Black Knight Municipal Park during West Virginia Hive’s annual open house and awards ceremony. This year’s ceremony acknowledged the success of nine businesses from a variety[Read More…]

By Toni Milbourne, The Journal MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — Delegate-elect Joseph de Soto, of Berkeley County, was arrested in the early morning hours Thursday and transported to Eastern Regional Jail, where he remained awaiting arraignment. Charges faced by de Soto include allegedly making threats of terrorist acts. He is currently listed[Read More…]

By Damian Phillips, The Exponent Telegram BRIDGEPORT, W.Va. (WV News) — During the West Virginia Manufacturers Association’s winter conference, business owners, legislators and economic development advocates discussed the state’s challenges in attracting and retaining businesses. Energy production, access to child care and housing are among the chief issues that impact[Read More…]

Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — For the first time in 31 years (and a week, because of delays caused by court proceedings), the West Virginia Secondary School Activities Commission’s high school football championships kick off Friday and Saturday at University of Charleston Stadium at Laidley Field, in Charleston’s East End.[Read More…]

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…]