By Charles Young, The Exponent Telegram FAIRMONT, W.Va. — Low labor force participation — the percentage of the population working or currently looking for work — is one of West Virginia’s long-standing economic impediments. Mississippi is the only state in the nation with lower labor force participation than West Virginia,[Read More…]
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Solar array opened in Mingo County
By Josh Brown, Williamson Daily News MINGO COUNTY, W.Va. — Coalfield Development announces the completion of its installation of a ground-mounted solar array on a former coal mine site in Mingo County. This small-scale pilot project is comprised of a 12 kW microagrivoltaics solar array on seven acres of reclaimed[Read More…]
Upshur County (West Virginia) Schools to try new program aimed at helping students and parents
By Noah Jeffries, The Record Delta BUCKHANNON, W.Va. — The school year can present many challenges to students as well as their parents. In Upshur County, school leadership is looking for new ways to support students and their families with anything they may need. The county is participating in a[Read More…]
Early voting begins October 23 as general election nears
By Kate Shunney, The Morgan Messenger BERKELEY SPRINGS, W.Va. — Registered voters in West Virginia can begin casting ballots in the 2024 presidential election starting Wednesday, October 23 as the state opens access to early voting. In Morgan County, voters can vote early at the Morgan County Clerk’s office on[Read More…]
PEIA proposing increases on premiums, deductibles, co-pays, spousal surcharge
By Beth Sergent, Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Potential Public Employees Insurance Agency plan changes for Fiscal Year 2026 are on the horizon. A recent draft of those possible changes has increases in premiums, deductibles, the spousal surcharge and co-pays. “The initial draft of the plan discussed by the Finance[Read More…]
Gee delivers final State of the University address
By Lauren Taylor, Savannah Jones and Samantha Smith, The Daily Athenaeum MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — University President E. Gordon Gee delivered his final State of the University address at the College of Law’s Fitzsimmons Event Hall Monday, addressing his challenges and accomplishments throughout his 10-year tenure at WVU. Gee acknowledged “Academic[Read More…]
Park to celebrate 165th anniversary of John Brown raid
By Toni Milbourne, The Journal HARPERS FERRY, W.Va. —The anniversary of John Brown’s raid on Harpers Ferry is fast approaching. It was on Oct. 16, 1859, that Brown, along with 21 like-minded individuals, launched an attack on the U.S. Armory at Harpers Ferry in what was then Virginia. Brown had[Read More…]
Editorial: ‘Woody’ Williams to represent W.Va.
The Intelligencer During last week’s special session of the West Virginia Legislature, lawmakers carved out time to honor someone important not only to the state, but to the country. They passed a resolution to place a statue of the late Hershel “Woody” Williams inside the U.S. Capitol. Williams, who died[Read More…]
Expanded parking along Endless Wall Trail in Fayette County to increase visitor safety ahead of Bridge Day
LANSING, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice visited New River Gorge National Park & Preserve to celebrate continued growth and investment. Additionally, Gov. Justice announced that this year’s Bridge Day attendance is expected to reach record numbers. As West Virginia’s largest single-day festival, Bridge Day attracts thousands to the New River Gorge Bridge each[Read More…]
Some county school systems in West Virginia come off ‘On Watch’ list
By Steven Allen Adams, The Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A new report from the West Virginia Department of Education shows some counties coming off an “on watch” category for not meeting student performance and success indicators. The Department of Education’s Office of Accountability released its annual report on County[Read More…]
