By Stephen Smoot, Moorefield Examiner MOOREFIELD, W.Va. — Not long ago, a rising star in the sport of professional arm wrestling took on one of the sport’s all time American greats. Beau Horner of Keyser, who has earned one national championship, grappled with the legendary Bob Brown of Utah, one[Read More…]
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WV utilities cling to coal-fired energy in new long-term plans amid power cost climb
By Mike Tony, HD Media CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Appalachian Power, Wheeling Power and FirstEnergy each filed long-term plans required by West Virginia statute on Oct. 1 outlining how they plan to meet their captive ratepayers’ needs over the next decade and beyond. Although the companies’ plans together add up to[Read More…]
The Morgan Messenger wins General Excellence award at West Virginia Press Association annual banquet
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Morgan Messenger owner and publisher Todd Buzzerd accepted a General Excellence second place award from the president of the West Virginia Press Association during the group’s annual award banquet in Charleston on Saturday, October 11. The paper earned the award in the category of weekly newspapers with a[Read More…]
Parsons PD Warns Public of New Drug Danger
By Lydia Crawley, The Parsons Advocate PARSONS, W.Va. — City of Parsons Police Chief Kevin Keplinger wants to get the word out to the public about the potential danger from a new illicit drug making its way from the Philadelphia area. “If you’ve seen any of the videos, particularly from[Read More…]
Benson urges WVU to ‘think big’ in first State of the University address
By Ben Conley, The Dominion Post MORGANTOWN – In his first 13 weeks or so in office, WVU President Michael Benson has traveled miles of winding, country roads as he’s made stops in 28 of the state’s 55 counties (so far) as part of his year-long “Welcome Home” tour. On[Read More…]
West Virginia’s fallen firefighters honored with memorial service
By Greg Jordan, Bluefield Daily Telegraph BECKLEY — Firefighters who served their communities in McDowell County, Fayette County and Berkeley County were recognized by their colleagues and state officials recently at the state monument honoring the sacrifices firefighters have made to do their duty. Meeting near the West Virginia Fallen[Read More…]
Trade group sues over West Virginia’s MAHA food dye and preservative ban
By Charles Young, WV News CHARLESTON (WV News) — A national food industry trade group is suing West Virginia over a law banning certain food colorings and preservatives, arguing the measure violates both the state and federal constitutions and oversteps federal regulatory authority. The International Association of Color Manufacturers filed the[Read More…]
EDITORIAL: Trusted Voice
Tradition of Serving Our Region The Inter-Mountain We just marked National Newspaper Week, an important reminder of the vital role newspapers play in informing and uniting the communities they serve. Newspapers are more than a source of headlines — they are the heartbeat of democracy at the local level, providing[Read More…]
Wheeling Awards $51,000 More in Facade Improvement Grants
By Eric Ayres, The Intelligencer WHEELING, W.Va. — Wheeling’s Facade Improvement Grant program continues to provide financial incentives for eligible property owners to upgrade their curb appeal and make other structural and cosmetic enhancements. Now awarded on a quarterly basis through action by Wheeling City Council, the facade grants provide[Read More…]
The Evolution of Advertising: From Hieroglyphics to Algorithms – WVPA 2025 Conference Session I
By Craig Howell, The Weirton Daily Times CHARLESTON – The art of advertising has changed dramatically throughout the centuries, but probably not as much as within the last 100 years. Attendees of the West Virginia Press Association’s 2025 annual conference, held Oct. 11 at the University of Charleston learned more[Read More…]