By Ashley Perham, Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Between last Wednesday night and Thursday night, 35 people overdosed on an unknown drug in Charleston. It was a spike that first responders said they had not seen in a decade. Because of the quick response of local organizations, hospitals and first[Read More…]
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West Virginia sees job growth, lower unemployment, rising home values, but not on pace with nation
By Damian Phillips, WV News RICHMOND, Va. (WV News) — West Virginia has added more than 3,000 jobs since last August, and the state has seen a slight drop in the unemployment rate, bringing it below the national average, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond. However, the state[Read More…]
Forecasted rainfall expected to boost vibrant foliage conditions across West Virginia
Department of Tourism shares second fall foliage update West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — From deep auburn to glowing amber, dazzling hues continue to unfold around the Mountain State as the West Virginia Department of Tourism releases the second fall foliage update of the season. Rainfall in the coming[Read More…]
EDITORIAL: Treatment courts deserve funding
The Weirton Daily Times State lawmakers created the Family Treatment Courts program in West Virginia back in 2019. Two years later, they were pleased enough with the program to make it permanent — under the state Supreme Court of Appeals’ supervision. For a while, this important program — 14 Family[Read More…]
Across Party Lines: A Shared Commitment to Civility in Hardy County
By Sherri Hof (Chair, Hardy Co. Republican Exec. Committee) and John Rosato (Chair, Hardy Co. Democratic Exec. Committee) for The Moorefield Examiner As leaders of the Democratic and Republican Executive Committees here in Hardy County, we do not always agree on policies or priorities. But we both believe that, at[Read More…]
Clay County Golden Delicious Festival 2025 joins the annals of time
By Allen Hamrick, Clay County Free Press CLAY, W.Va. — The 2025 Clay Golden Delicious Festival is now a part of history. It all started with some awesome weather on Thursday and Friday. On Thursday night, the flag was raised and the festival got underway. The newly crowned queens were[Read More…]
NOAA’s $100M Rhea supercomputer coming to Fairmont, boosting West Virginia tech growth
By John Mark Shaver, WV News FAIRMONT, W.Va. (WV News) — The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration announced one year ago that it would bring a $100 million supercomputer named Rhea to its Fairmont-based Environmental Security Computing Center, which officials believe will be transformative for north central West Virginia. NOAA’s[Read More…]
Former Prosecuting Attorney Office employees file lawsuits against County Commission in Ben Hatfield debacle
By Esteban Fernandez, The Register-Herald BECKLEY — Three new lawsuits allege the Raleigh County Commission allowed the hostile work environment fostered by former Prosecuting Attorney Ben Hatfield to persist for weeks after rejecting an initial letter of resignation from Hatfield. Three plaintiffs, all employees of the Raleigh County Prosecuting Attorney’s[Read More…]
WVSSAC awards state baseball tournament to Huntington
By Tim Stephens, The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON — The West Virginia Secondary School Activities Commission has awardedHuntington and Marshall University the state high school baseball tournament. The event is set for Marshall’s Jack Cook Field from 2026 through 2028, with an option for 2029. This year’s tournament begins June 6 and[Read More…]
Vintage 1932 fire truck back in use in Bluefield
By Charles Owens, Bluefield Daily Telegraph BLUEFIELD — With help from the Bill Cole Automall, a vintage 1932 fire truck is back in use for the Bluefield Fire Department. The Ford Model A fire truck made its first public appearance in more than five years Saturday during Bluefield’s Fall Festival.[Read More…]
