By Craig Howell, The Weirton Daily Times NEW CUMBERLAND, W.Va. — The Hancock County Board of Education, Tuesday, gave its approval to a financial agreement with Nucor Steel in connection with a facility the steel company plans to locate north of New Cumberland. The board, through a unanimous vote, approved[Read More…]

By Kate Shunney, The Morgan Messenger MORGAN COUNTY, W.Va. — Forestry and ag officials earlier this year warned of more severe impacts from a second year of spongy moth infestation in Morgan County and their predictions have come true. Local residents and property owners are now seeing hardwood trees stripped[Read More…]

By Nicki Skinner, The Mountain Statesman GRAFTON, W.Va. — Grafton was the epicenter of patriotism this weekend, as the community once again came together to remember and honor the brave men and women of America who gave their all in the pursuit of freedom. As the Spirit of Grafton Festival[Read More…]

The Herald-Dispatch WINFIELD, W.Va. — The National Weather Service on Monday confirmed a tornado briefly touched down in Putnam County, West Virginia, during a storm Sunday. The EF0 began near the intersection of Radwin Drive and Hazel Circle, according to the NWS, where trees were and the siding of a[Read More…]

By Anthony Gaynor, The Intermountain THOMAS, W.Va. — Anglers of all skill levels will have a weekend full of free activities an educational opportunities as the inaugural Appalachian Fly Fishing Festival is coming to Thomas. Thomas will be the center of attention as anglers and outdoor enthusiasts From May 31[Read More…]

By Fred Pace, HD Media HUNTINGTON, W.Va — Allegiant Travel Company kicked off seasonal service from Huntington Tri-State Airport to Myrtle Beach on Friday. The company said in a news release it plans to add two other Allegiant Air destinations later this month to Punta Gorda/Fort Myers and Destin/Fort Myers in[Read More…]

By Josephine E. Moore, The Register-Herald RHODELL, W.Va. — A small mining town in Raleigh County, whose roots date back more than 80 years, has dissolved its municipality. The decision to dissolve the town of Rhodell has been in the works for years but was made official Tuesday by a[Read More…]

By Tom Markland, The Journal MARTINSBURG, W.Va. – A boy from Berkeley Springs, colloquially known as “The boy who plants trees,” planted around 500 at his home on Saturday, with the hope of improving the environment for his community. Fifteen-year-old Jacob Villenueve, a boy with autism from Berkeley Springs set[Read More…]

West Virginia Press Association Staff Report CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The annual Vandalia Gathering honors Appalachian culture and tradition by bringing together the region’s most talented pickers for a weekend filled with music, laughter, smiles, and storytelling. And with everything from demonstrations of Irish, Scottish, and Native American dancing, to great[Read More…]

By Esteban Fernandez, Times West Virginian CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — Eddie Shannon roared up the driveway on his motorcycle to the Louis A. Johnson VA Medical Center with several of his fellow veteran bikers Thursday afternoon. Shannon, who is from Cottageville, West Virginia, and several other veterans undertook their yearly pilgrimage[Read More…]