By Tabitha Johnston, The Shepherdstown Chronicle SHEPHERDSTOWN — November is National Diabetes Month — a month that means a lot to many in the Eastern Panhandle and across the state. In West Virginia, 16% of the population have been diagnosed with diabetes, with another 35% being in the prediabetic stage,[Read More…]
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Mingo PSD ordered to submit corrective plans
Mingo Messenger The Public Service Commission of West Virginia has ordered the Mingo County Public Service District (PSD) to submit a 10-point corrective action plan to address customer complaints and make an adjustment to one of its rates. The order, conveyed Nov. 5, stopped short of declaring the Mingo County[Read More…]
Steel of WV announces plans to idle melt shop, eliminating about 100 jobs
The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON — Steel of West Virginia will idle its melt shop in Huntington, the company announced Wednesday. The decision will affect about 100 jobs. Steel of West Virginia says in a news release “planned strategic adjustments” at the Huntington facility are being made to promote job sustainability and[Read More…]
WVU Launches Mountain State Cyber Summit to strengthen digital defense and grow cyber workforce
By Chase Hughart, WV News MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Over 600 experts, students, and industry leaders gathered Wednesday at the Morgantown Event Center for West Virginia University’s inaugural Mountain State Cyber Summit, a day-long event focused on strengthening cybersecurity, advancing research in artificial intelligence, and preparing the next generation of digital[Read More…]
WVU Student Wins 40K Prize
Cuvo Plans on Best Dam Tape Becoming Global Brand By Jim Workman, West Virginia Sports Writers Association A West Virginia University senior entrepreneurship student scored an incredible win this September with his sports-related business. Logan Cuvo, a native of Columbus Ohio, is making a mark in the business world with[Read More…]
Tyler County School Board Member Accused of State Ethics Act Violation
By Ed Parson, Tyler Star News CHARLESTON, W.Va. — An investigation by the West Virginia Ethics Commission Probable Review Board entered an order on September 17, 2025 finding that there is probable cause to believe that Tyler County Board of Education member Larry Thomas violated the Ethics Act by sending[Read More…]
Sidewinder Enterprises has petition denied in Circuit Court, a win for the Jefferson County Planning Commission
By Andrew Spellman, Spirit of Jefferson CHARLES TOWN, W.Va — After nearly four hours of deliberation between counsel for Sidewinder Enterprises, the Jefferson County Planning Commission (JCPC) and the intervenors in support of JCPC in Jefferson County Circuit Court, Judge Bridget Cohee handed Sidewinder yet another loss in its continuing fight[Read More…]
Residents pay tribute to veterans
By Greg Jordan and Tara Wyatt, CNHI West Virginia BECKLEY — Frigid temperatures failed Tuesday to keep parades across the region from going ahead and honoring the service and many sacrifices the nation’s veterans have made for their country. People wanting to honor local veterans bundled up and brought blankets[Read More…]
Vandalia breaks ground on $25M Neuroscience Institute in downtown Charleston
By Christopher Millette, Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Get ready for a building boom around CAMC General in Charleston. Vandalia Health announced Tuesday the construction of a $25 million Neuroscience Institute to expand neurological capabilities for patients in Charleston. In a separate project, a new rehabilitation hospital is in the[Read More…]
New Washington Center director making more than $300,000
By Steven Allen Adams for The Weirton Daily Times CHARLESTON – The newly appointed director of a new center at West Virginia University focused on “classical Western history and culture and American constitutional thought” will be paid nearly one-third of $1 million during his first year. According to an employment[Read More…]


