By Matthew YoungFor HDMedia A higher percentage of West Virginians are obese than in any other part of the country. With the state now poised to lose hundreds of millions of dollars annually in federal health care funding, Gov. Patrick Morrisey plans to embrace a “food-is-medicine” movement to bridge the[Read More…]
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Anderson Brown’s Drive: He built real estate dynasty in Charleston to support family and community
By Rick SteelhammerCharleston Gazette-Mail Editor’s note: This is the first in an occasional series for Black History Month 2026, remembering notable Black West Virginians. For Anderson Hunt Brown, the road to success was an uphill grade filled with potholes. Yet, the son of former slaves — armed with a fourth-grade[Read More…]
Judge releases 2 immigrants from South Central Regional Jail
By Ashley PerhamCharleston Gazette-Mail Last week, a federal district court judge ruled that the government has violated the due process rights of two people who had entered the country illegally and were arrested this month on Interstate 77 by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents. Judge Joseph Goodwin ordered that the[Read More…]
District 5 House of Delegates contest heats up as West Virginia filing period closes
By Joselyn KingThe Intelligencer and Wheeling News-Register WHEELING — At least four candidates — three of them women — want to succeed Shawn Fluharty as the next District 5 member in the West Virginia House of Delegates. Fluharty, D-Ohio, announced Friday he would not be seeking re-election, and would instead[Read More…]
West Virginia bill meddling with city elections stalls following pushback
By Steven Allen AdamsThe Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON — A bill that would require cities and towns in West Virginia to switch from nonpartisan municipal elections and require candidates be identified by political party affiliation appears to be stalled, with concerns raised about big government interference in local control.[Read More…]
Former W.Va. Sen. Jeff Kessler announces bid for U.S. Senate
By Steven Allen AdamsFor The Intelligencer CHARLESTON — Jeff Kessler, a former longtime state senator and former president of the West Virginia Senate, has a history of public service to the Northern Panhandle and the state. After taking a break from public service, Kessler wants to represent West Virginia in[Read More…]
Not safe: Officials say ice on local ponds, lakes is unstable
Staff reportsCharleston Gazette-Mail Despite the deep freeze that we’ve suffered through in the Charleston area for the last week, ice that’s formed during that time on local lakes and ponds is not safe. Even with five days of below- freezing high temperatures and single-digit lows most nights, the message is[Read More…]
Marshall, local officials respond to ICE presence in Huntington
By Kaitlyn Fleming and Baylee ParsonsMU, The Parthenon Federal immigration enforcement agents are not only on duty in large cities, but also in Huntington as illustrated by a public sighting near campus that garnered more than 1,000 shares on Facebook in early January. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents were spotted on[Read More…]
David Hedges, steward of a century-old newspaper legacy, dies
By Roger AdkinsRoane County Editor, WVNews SPENCER — David Hedges, a lifelong newspaperman, community leader and steward of one of Roane County’s most enduring institutions, died sometime overnight. He was the former owner and publisher of The Times Record and The Roane County Reporter and a central figure in Spencer civic life for decades.[Read More…]
Legislative Roundup: West Virginia House of Delegates, Senate pass additional bills
By Steven Allen AdamsThe Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Senate and House of Delegates passed additional bills Thursday more than two weeks since lawmakers gaveled in to start the 2026 legislative session and with just under 45 days left in the 60-day session. As of Thursday,[Read More…]