By Hannah Heiskell, The Logan Banner CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A popular event for Charleston-area bookworms is back on the schedule for this fall. The 21st West Virginia Book Festival will be held on Saturday, Oct. 19 at the Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center. A handful of bestselling national authors will give presentations[Read More…]

By Emma Delk, The Intelligencer WHEELING, W.Va. — For Barry Allen, it’s all about giving back — and also setting the example. He’s putting that philosophy into action through a planned hotel, restaurant, retail and event center downtown that will replace the former Wheeling Coffee & Spice Co. and National[Read More…]

West Virginia Press Association Staff Report CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The State Legislature’s Joint Standing Committee on Health, during the first official day of the May Interim Session on Monday, heard an overview of the radiological health program from West Virginia’s Environmental Health Services Director Jason Frame. “The radiological health program[Read More…]

By Autumn Shelton, West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Progress made on the statewide regulation of kratom and select hemp-derived cannabinoid product sales was discussed on Monday during the interim meeting of the Joint Standing Committee on the Judiciary. Representatives from three state agencies, Derek Walker, assistant deputy tax[Read More…]

By Bill Lynch, Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The Vandalia Gathering returns to the Capitol Complex this weekend. Each year, the state’s traditional Appalachian life festival rounds up everything from cloggers and roasted ears of corn to semi-professional liars and crafters. Along with arts, crafts, storytellers and food, the festival[Read More…]

West Virginia Press Association Staff Report CHARLESTON, W.Va. – In an abbreviated meeting of the Joint Standing Committee on Finance, on Monday, committee members heard remarks from Acting Cabinet Secretary Larry Pack with the West Virginia Department of Revenue.  “We’ve got a good story to tell in West Virginia,” Pack[Read More…]

By Steven Allen Adams, The Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Lawmakers gaveled in for the first special session of 2024, with senators quickly passing eight out of 15 bills Sunday. Gov. Jim Justice issued a proclamation Friday calling the West Virginia Legislature into special session, with the state[Read More…]

By Katelyn Aluise, The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Marshall University broke ground Friday for its new Institute for Cyber Security, which they hope will be finished by fall 2026, according to Toney Stroud, chief legal officer and vice president for strategic initiatives and corporate relations. Several current and future students[Read More…]

By Colin C. Rhodes, Times West Virginian FAIRMONT, W.Va. – The West Virginia Secondary School Activities Commission announced changes to the playoff formats for football and basketball. The SSAC released two press releases Thursday detailing the changes. According to both releases, the Board of Directors accepted the changes based on[Read More…]

By Mike Tony, Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia has lagged behind the rest of the country in providing its citizens renewable power for years. Tuesday’s election results proved the power of two of West Virginia’s leading energy transition and climate action opponents is very renewable. Gov. Jim Justice,[Read More…]