By Evan Bevins, Parkersburg News and Sentinel PARKERSBURG — A new initiative by the City of Parkersburg’s Planning & Development Department aims to make it easier for people to build houses on vacant lots. The Neighborhood Infill Supported Development program offers five pre-approved building plans and additional support to streamline[Read More…]

By Derek Halsey for The Herald-Dispatch POINT PLEASANT, W.Va. — The annual Mothman Festival will once again happen in nearby Point Pleasant, West Virginia, this weekend, and is expected to bring thousands of attendees from around the world to Mason County. The streets of that Ohio River town, with its[Read More…]

By Matt Harvey, WV News CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WV News) — West Virginia’s Supreme Court, after hearing the state Health Care Authority do an about-face, appeared to signal Wednesday that Mon Health Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital officials won’t be able to build a new hospital near the I-79/U.S. 48/33 split in[Read More…]

By Erik Anderson, The Spirit of Jefferson CHARLES TOWN, W.Va. — The Charles Town Utility Board was handed a victory last week in a territorial dispute with West Virginia American Water. At issue was which utility would be permitted to provide water service to a large mixed-use development planned for[Read More…]

 Magnificent color expected following above-average summer rainfalls West Virginia Press Association Charleston, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Tourism celebrates the first signs of fall color making its way into the Mountain State with the release of this year’s first fall foliage itinerary. Thanks to above-average rainfall this summer, West[Read More…]

By Steven Allen Adams, Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON — Gov. Patrick Morrisey said West Virginia will apply for federal dollars made possible by President Donald Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill for rural hospitals and health care access. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and[Read More…]

By Randy Ruthford, Wetzel Chronicle PADEN CITY, W.Va. — In a proud celebration of craftsmanship, history and legacy, the Paul Wissmach Glass Company has been officially recognized as a West Virginia Centurion business by the West Virginia Secretary of State’s Office. The company, which has operated continuously from its location[Read More…]

By John Mark Shaver, WV News MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (WV News) — Between a Board of Governors resolution supporting West Virginia University Athletics and the implementation of name, image and likeness (NIL) legislation, last week underlined the renewed commitment that WVU has to college athletics, according to board President Rusty Hutson.[Read More…]

By Steve Keenan, The Register-Herald BECKLEY, W.Va. — West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey visited Beckley Monday to announce two new initiatives by his administration. The governor also fielded questions on several current topics during a media availability in the Raleigh County Commission chambers. At the outset, Morrisey said he wanted[Read More…]

By Derek Redd, The Intelligencer WHEELING — The West Virginia First Foundation will soon distribute $19.2 million in a new Momentum Initiative Grant to help organizations throughout the Mountain State combat substance use disorder and promote recovery. On Monday, a regional expert panel listened to Ohio Valley residents’ questions and[Read More…]