By Warren Scott, The Weirton Daily Times FOLLANSBEE, W.Va. — An official with Empire Diversified Energy discussed ongoing efforts and plans to develop more than 800 acres of property once owned or occupied by local steel mills during Wednesday’s meeting of the Follansbee Chamber of Commerce. Chip Fenske, director of[Read More…]

The contentious Republican primary for West Virginia governor pretty much turned out as late polls predicted. According to unofficial results, Attorney General Patrick Morrisey, who had a narrow lead wire-to-wire in polling, secured the nomination over his closest competitor, former Delegate Moore Capito. Car dealer Chris Miller was a distant[Read More…]

By Suzanne Stewart, The Pocahontas Times EDRAY, W.Va. — The sprawling farm in Edray, above the fish hatchery, has had a long life serving as a home and farmland for more than a century. It was once a working sheep farm owned by Ivan and Mary Frances Barlow. In 2012,[Read More…]

West Virginia Press Association Staff Report CHARLESTON, W.VA. — With Tuesday’s primary elections now in the books, West Virginia is guaranteed to have a significantly different political landscape to begin 2025.  Gov. Jim Justice dominated Congressman Alex Mooney, more than doubling his vote count in the race to be the[Read More…]

By Kate Shunney, The Morgan Messenger BERKELEY SPRINGS, W.Va. — U.S. Silica Holdings, Inc., the owners of the sandmine operation north of Berkeley Springs, have said they are in the midst of an agreement to sell to affiliates of Apollo Funds – a global investment firm. In a press release[Read More…]

By Stephen Santilli, for WV News, The Record Delta BUCKHANNON, W.Va. – The 82nd West Virginia Strawberry Festival is officially upon us. Saturday morning, at Jawbone Park, saw the Opening Ceremony, the recognition of the festival Spirit Award, and lighting of the festival torch. That evening was the Queen Gracie[Read More…]

By Rick Steelhammer, HD Media CLENDENIN, W.Va. — A mountain bike park featuring steep, challenging riding terrain, downhill race courses, uphill shuttle service and trails built to accommodate adaptive cycles for riders with disabilities will soon begin taking shape in the hills east of Clendenin. The planned development of Air[Read More…]

By Brandon Baker, West Virginia Daily News LEWISBURG, W.Va. – Growing up in Greenbrier County can make someone with aspirations of being a doctor want to stick close to home and attend the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine (WVSOM). Growing up on Lee Street, just a block away from the[Read More…]

Editorial by The Parkersburg News and Sentinel West Virginia voters have several significant decisions to make today. From school board seats and local renewal levies to who will battle it out for the governorship or a spot in the U.S. Senate, choices made today will resonate for years to come.[Read More…]

By Edgar Kelley, The Inter-Mountain ALDERSON, W.Va. — A former Vietnam POW from Randolph County — who became famous for kissing the ground at Andrews Air Force Base upon his return to the United States — passed away Friday. Staff Sgt. Gail Mason Kerns, 77, died of natural causes at[Read More…]