By Steven Allen AdamsFor The Parkersburg News and Sentinel Charleston — A bill that could change West Virginia’s outdated school aid formula to a block grant program for county school systems in three years was amended by the Senate Education Committee to speed up additional funding for special needs students.[Read More…]

By Riley McCoyFor The Register-Herald Fayetteville — Cryptid Weekend shrouded the gorge in mystery March 7-8 as folklore, art and downtown businesses united around West Virginia’s legendary creatures. Cryptid Weekend, organized and operated by the Visit Fayetteville visitors center, served as a community-wide folklore event centered in downtown Fayetteville. The[Read More…]

By Eric AyresFor The Intelligencer Wheeling – Tails were wagging and pet owners were enjoying the unseasonably warm and pleasant weather Monday when the city of Wheeling opened the Fitzsimmons Family Dog Park in Warwood. City officials said residents had been inquiring about the possibility of opening one or both[Read More…]

By Riley McCoyFor The Register-Herald Beckley — During a meeting this week, Beckley City Council formalized two agreements, scheduled budget workshops and heard residential safety concerns. The Beckley Common Council met March 3 in City Council Chambers for its regular session, moving through approval of prior minutes, public comments, member[Read More…]

By Steven Allen AdamsFor Parkersburg News and Sentinel Charleston — A bill championed by Senate Education Committee Chairwoman Amy Grady was recommended for passage Friday by the House Education Committee after amendments were made. Senate Bill 890, introduced by Grady, R-Mason, at the beginning of February, would change the traditional[Read More…]

By Gwen SourFor Parkersburg News and Sentinel Parkersburg — Toy collectors, comic fans and cosplayers gathered Saturday at the Parkersburg Art Center for the Classic Plastics Toy Expo, a two-day event celebrating pop culture, collectibles and fandom. Held Saturday and Sunday, the expo featured vendors, themed drinks, face painting and[Read More…]

By Mike TonyFor HDMedia The West Virginia House of Delegates has passed legislation that would set up stripping civil service status and access to grievance procedures for thousands of state employees at Gov. Patrick Morrisey’s request, building on moves it made last year and prompting fears it’s threatening job security[Read More…]

By David LozanoFor The Parthenon A native West Virginia artist unveiled plans at the Visual Arts Center for a large-scale mural on Smith Hall designed to evoke emotion in each student who passes it. “I hope that they feel a sense of joy,” Nichole Westfall said. “Something exciting in their[Read More…]

By Steven Allen AdamsFor The Parkersburg News and Sentinel Charleston — In one of the earliest times in modern history, the West Virginia Legislature has completed work on the general revenue budget for fiscal year 2027 with more than a week left in the legislative session, agreeing to half of[Read More…]

By Ashley PerhamFor HDMedia An experiment in shade is growing at Magic Island on Charleston’s West Side. As part of Phase 2 of the Appalachian Spring initiative, the city’s Municipal Beautification Commission has planted trees in the park to bring some cover to the field. There were 32 trees planted at[Read More…]