By Ty McClung, Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Almost two months after severe storm systems ripped through Northern and Southern West Virginia, residents can now receive federal funding to help with storm-related repairs. President Joe Biden announced in a news release Wednesday that a “major disaster exists in the State of West[Read More…]
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Mason County (West Virginia) WWII veteran to be honored by NASCAR on Sunday
By Chad Vaughn, River Cities Tribune and Register POINT PLEASANT, W.Va. — The Coca-Cola 600 will be held at 6 p.m. Sunday, and NASCAR will honor veterans with the “600 Miles of Remembrance.” The commemoration is a part of the organizations “Salutes Together” program. The tribute will include the names[Read More…]
Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital relocation moves closer after West Virginia Intermediate Court ruling
By Matt Harvey, The Exponent Telegram CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Mon Health Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital officials on Thursday moved a step closer to building a new hospital at the junction of Interstate 79 and U.S. 48/33. A divided Intermediate Court of Appeals voted 2-1 to affirm a Health Care Authority[Read More…]
Opinion: Wanted in Williamson: Stability
Mingo Messenger WILLIAMSON, W.Va. — Williamson has been on a roller coaster ride as of late, with Charlie Hatfield’s move out of power, to being back in power, to finally resigning from the office. Immediately following Hatfield’s removal, a new mayor was appointed by default since the city council couldn’t[Read More…]
Award-winning GameChanger film “One Pill Can Kill” to air in West Virginia’s schools
Announcement made during GameChanger event at The Greenbrier By Autumn Shelton, West Virginia Press Associaton WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. – The award-winning GameChanger film “One Pill Can Kill” will soon air in middle and high schools throughout West Virginia as part of “Laken’s Law,” which was signed by Gov. Jim[Read More…]
Appeals court clears legal uncertainty for Hill Top
By Erik Anderson, Spirit of Jefferson HARPERS FERRY, W.Va. — A special state tourism development district that enables the Hill Top House Hotel project to proceed outside the control of the town of Harpers Ferry’s zoning process survived another major and final legal challenge this month, clearing the way for[Read More…]
Grafton’s Nestor honored as West Virginia Memorial Day Parade’s Grand Marshal
By Nicki Skinner, The Mountain Statesman GRAFTON, W.Va. — Grafton native Willis Nestor has been announced as the 157th Annual West Virginia Memorial Day Parade grand marshal, due to his strength of character and continued dedication to American heroes. Nestor is no stranger to hard work, growing up at the[Read More…]
Danny Wells, former Gazette sportswriter, WV delegate, dies at 84
Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Danny Wells, who after a 40-year-career in the sports department of The Charleston Gazette served five terms in the House of Delegates, died Tuesday at age 84. A native of Charleston, Wells began work as a Gazette sportswriter in 1962 immediately after graduating from West[Read More…]
West Virginia House passes Health, Human Services funding to end special session
By Charles Young, The Exponent Telegram CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Following a bit of procedural maneuvering, the members of the West Virginia House of Delegates managed to pass a bill Tuesday allocating nearly $200 million to fund the state’s Health and Human Services departments next fiscal year. The action marked the[Read More…]
Oversight Committee on Regional Jails hears updates on staffing, medication-assisted treatment options for inmates
West Virginia Press Association Staff Report CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The Legislative Oversight Committee on Regional Jail and Correctional Facility Authority, on Tuesday, heard a presentation regarding medication-assisted treatment and behavioral interventions in prisons, and their effects on reducing recidivism. Joining the meeting via Microsoft Teams to deliver the presentation was[Read More…]

