By Fred Pace, The Herald-Dispatch APPLE GROVE, W.Va. — Building a modern steel mill is a job of staggering complexity. It takes thousands of workers with various skills throughout the entire process. At Nucor West Virginia at Apple Grove in Mason County, the construction of the $3.1 billion mill continues.[Read More…]

By Toni Milbourne, The Journal CHARLES TOWN, W.Va. — For more than 20 years, The Journal has hosted the annual Ultimate Wedding Expo, which will return to the ballroom at Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races on Feb. 4. The expo will welcome jewelers, florists, caterers, photographers, hair stylists and[Read More…]

By Greg Jordan, Bluefield Daily Telegraph CHARLESTON, W.Va. — In a move to address the growing need for housing in areas experiencing economic expansion, West Virginia’s governor proposed in his budget an allocation of $50 million in surplus funds to support the construction of new single- and multi-family housing units[Read More…]

By Josephine E. Moore, The Register-Herald BECKLEY, W.Va. — Whether they’re incumbents or newcomers, those seeking election to the mayor’s office or to the common council in the 2024 election will be stepping into a role that is new to city governance. With the passage of the city manager ordinance[Read More…]

By Jacob Martin, The Exponent Telegram CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — North Central West Virginia and much of the rest of the state are under a winter storm warning, with the National Weather Service predicting heavy snow, low temperatures and strong winds through the rest of the week. The latest storm system[Read More…]

By Roger Adkins, Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Members of the West Virginia Republican Executive Committee will consider a resolution Saturday that proposes to block independent voters from the party primary. During an interview this week on West Virginia MetroNews’ “Talkline,” with Hoppy Kercheval, West Virginia Republican Party Chairwoman Elgine[Read More…]

By Esteban Fernandez, Times West Virginian FAIRMONT, W.Va. — Cannabis is getting the old college try again in the West Virginia State Legislature. Del. Evan Hansen, D-79, introduced HB-4873 into the House of Delegates, which seeks to establish a framework under which adults over the age of 21 can legally[Read More…]

By Angela F. Durkin, The Journal MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — Following an executive session Thursday, the Berkeley County Commission appointed Robert A. “Rob” Blair to serve as sheriff of Berkeley County through a unanimous vote. He will fulfill an unexpired four-year term, which concludes Dec. 31. Prior to the motion to[Read More…]

By Katelyn Aluise, The Herald Dispatch HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — The local library and park district responded officially Wednesday to the Cabell County Board of Education’s appeal of a judge’s decision in favor of the entities maintaining excess levy funding under the Special Acts of the Legislature. The Cabell County Public Library and[Read More…]

Elkins resident, 16, to compete in Europe By Edgar Kelley, The Inter-Mountain ELKINS, W.Va. — Elkins resident Alyssa White, 16, will be one of only five athletes from the United States to compete in her age group at the upcoming Union Cycliste Internationale World Championship Cyclocross. White was selected to be[Read More…]