By Steven Allen Adams, The Intelligencer CHARLESTON, W.Va. — In images not seen since 2010’s derecho wreaked havoc in southern West Virginia, a storm front caused severe damage from Huntington through Charleston Tuesday. While much of the central part of West Virginia through the Potomac Highlands were under severe thunderstorm[Read More…]

By Ed Parsons, The Wetzel Chronicle PADEN CITY, W.Va. — Paden City’s Bob Burton was among four other retired coaches from the state who received recognition by the West Virginia Schools Athletic Association on Saturday, March 16, 2024, at the Boys High School Basketball Tournament held at the Charleston Civic[Read More…]

By John Mark Shaver, WV News MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The Hazel Ruby McQuain Charitable Trust made a “transformational” gift to WVU Medicine on Tuesday, contributing $50 million for the construction of a new cancer hospital in Morgantown. The new center will be called the Hazel Ruby McQuain Comprehensive Cancer Hospital, and[Read More…]

By Jacob Martin, Preston County Journal KINGWOOD, W.Va. — Efforts to appeal Preston High School’s newly instated AAAA status have failed so far. Despite being denied, Preston County Schools officials prepare another appeal request. For the new classification term for 2024-25, Preston County football, volleyball, baseball, softball and cheer have[Read More…]

By Steven Allen Adams, The Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Advocates for a strong and robust Medicaid system in West Virginia say the program is healthy, but changes and cuts being considered by the Legislature could put the program at risk of not meeting the needs of state[Read More…]

By Mike Tony, Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A federal judge has approved a sale of property a court-appointed receiver took over from Allegheny Wood Products after the prominent hardwood producer abruptly shuttered locations in February that will allow two company sites to keep operating. The judge on Friday approved[Read More…]

By Emma Delk, The Intelligencer MOUNDSVILLE, W.Va. — When the skies darken on April 8, Ohio Valley residents can witness the once-in-a-lifetime solar eclipse from a premier viewing spot in Moundsville. To see a clear view of the eclipse without any obstruction from mountains or hills, residents can head to[Read More…]

By Mike Tony, Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — One of the deadliest bridge catastrophes in modern history struck in West Virginia on Dec. 15, 1967, when the 2,200-foot Silver Bridge in Point Pleasant, amid rush-hour traffic, collapsed into the Ohio River. The disaster, which killed 46 people, was triggered by[Read More…]

By Steven Allen Adams, The Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Among the many duties of the West Virginia Secretary of State is serving as the keeper of the State Seal, the iconic image of the farmer and coal miner flanking a stone with the state’s founding carved into[Read More…]

By Damian Phillips, The Exponent Telegram CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — Farming as an occupation is sometimes seen as an easygoing lifestyle with the freedom to choose your own hours. However, the many facets of the industry require that farmers be a master of many trades. Engineering, veterinary care, meteorology, biology, marketing[Read More…]