By Greg Jordan, Bluefield Daily Telegraph RAVENCLIFF – Early Friday morning, a caravan including specially-trained dogs, law enforcement, West Virginia National Guard excavator, firefighters and other volunteers came Wyoming County and searched for soldier who disappeared 63 years ago while taking Christmas presents to his family. And after several hours[Read More…]

By Mary Jane Epling, The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON — After 13 years of inspiring young people, West Virginia’s Batman returned toMeadows Elementary School on Friday for a final farewell — ending his journey where it first began. Even though his days of suiting up as the Dark Knight are over, the[Read More…]

By Joselyn King, The Intelligencer WHEELING — Festive and colorful lights now line the roadways at Oglebay Park as the park turned on its annual holiday display for the public Thursday night. A large crowd was present for “Light Up Night” at Wilson Lodge. Many went outside to join Santa[Read More…]

By Tom Markland, The Journal MARTINSBURG — Beginning this month, new home construction in Martinsburg will come with an added cost, as the Berkeley County Commission implements impact fees aimed at supporting local infrastructure and services. The fees, which took effect Nov. 1, apply countywide and are intended to make[Read More…]

By Tyler Kennett, The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON — Hailing from Van, West Virginia, Tony Gibson grew up hearing stories of the tragedy that struck Marshall’s football team on Nov. 14, 1970 — a plane crash that resulted in the loss of 75 Thundering Herd players, coaches and community members. With all[Read More…]

By Faithlyn Graham, WV News WASHINGTON — As the federal government shutdown entered its 37th day, U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., expressed frustration over the ongoing stalemate and the growing impact on West Virginians, particularly those relying on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. “Our food banks are extremely busy[Read More…]

By David Beard, The Dominion Post SHINNSTON – With the tall chimneys and cooling towers of the Harrison Power Station looming overhead, FirstEnergy leaders announced Thursday afternoon that subsidiaries Mon Power and Potomac Edison will be moving forward with their plan for a 1,200 megawatt natural gas combined cycle power[Read More…]

62 Days of Snow Predicted This Winter By Stephen Smoot, The Pendleton Times One of the regular autumnal rituals in the mountains is observing woolly bears, or worms, to discern the likelihood of a rough or mild winter. It is unlikely that American Indians used these observations, but the tradition[Read More…]

Parkersburg News and Sentinel SUTTON, W.Va. — A farm operating in Wood and Jackson counties was recognized for its efforts to protect soil, water and other resources by the West Virginia Conservation Partnership.Receiving the West Virginia Conservation Farm of the Year in the traditional category was the Parrish J. Pendley[Read More…]

By Suzanne Stewart, The Pocahontas Times MARLINTON, W.Va. — The Opera House in Marlinton went from being an entertainment venue to being a military hall last Saturday for the celebration of the 250th birthday of the United States Marine Corps. Retired Marines, their families and families of fallen Marines gathered[Read More…]