By Ainsley Hall, The Journal MARTINSBURG — The West Virginia Department of Education recognized Hedgesville High School and Musselman High School for having the best Career Technical Education (CTE) programs in the state. To receive this honor, both schools had the highest accountability scores across all indicators. This included test[Read More…]

GameChanger Founder and Executive Director, Joe Boczek, to be named overall Champion of Children West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — EveryChild NOW is pleased to announce the 2025 Champions of Children who will be honored at the upcoming sixth annual Champions Luncheon that serves to recognize community members who are[Read More…]

By Destiney Dingess, The Herald-Dispatch MILTON — In its 40th year, the West Virginia Pumpkin Festival continues to bring giant pumpkins, family and educational activities, local artisans and more to the community. The four-day event will return next month from Thursday to Sunday, Oct. 2-5, at One Pumpkin Way, Milton.[Read More…]

By Heather Duty, Mingo Messenger WILLIAMSON, W.Va. — The Facing Hunger Food Bank, a vital resource for many in the Mingo County area, is grappling with increased food insecurity rates amidst decreasing federal commodities available for distribution. At a recent Williamson City Council meeting, on Sept. 11, Cynthia D. Kirkhart,[Read More…]

By Andrew Spellman, Spirit of Jefferson HARPERS FERRY, W.Va. — HARPERS FERRY, W.Va. —The tense energy suspected throughout Harpers Ferry on Friday didn’t exist; instead, it was an energy of solidarity between county and DMV residents, as well as those passing by, that any attempt to cover up history at[Read More…]

The Hurricane Breeze BUFFALO, W.Va. — The Buffalo All-Horse Parade held this last Saturday is more than a parade. The event is part of a hospice care fundraising effort with 100% of entry fees donated to HospiceCare of WV. More than one hundred horses took part in the parade. The[Read More…]

By Suzanne Stewart, The Pocahontas Times MARLINTON, W.Va. — When the leaves start to change and the air is crisp, that could mean only one thing – it’s time once again for the RoadKill Cook-off and Autumn Harvest Festival in Marlinton. Part celebration of crafters and local non-profits, and part[Read More…]

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…]

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…]