By Kate Shunney, The Morgan Messenger BERKELEY SPRINGS, W.Va. — New York state’s Attorney General announced last Wednesday, September 3 that the  office of Letitia James has filed suit against VDARE Foundation, seeking to keep its founding members from collecting or controlling any more charitable funds from the foundation and[Read More…]

Clay County Free Press CLAY, W.Va. — On Tuesday, Sept. 2, Clay County High School students gathered in the gymnasium for a special announcement. Chad Smith, drummer for the Red Hot Chili Peppers, and his family have started a music foundation, The Chad Smith Foundation. The mission of the Foundation[Read More…]

WV News CHARLESTON (WV News) — Senior Status Justice John A. Hutchison will temporarily fill the vacancy on the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia following the death of Justice Tim Armstead, Chief Justice William R. “Bill” Wooton said Monday. Hutchison was first appointed to the Court by Gov. Jim[Read More…]

State departments, agencies preparing five-year budget plans By Steven Allen Adams, Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON — West Virginia is more than two months into fiscal year 2026, but work has already begun on the draft general revenue budget for 2027 that lawmakers will consider in January. Officials with the[Read More…]

The Register-Herald BECKLEY — A unique collection of editorial cartoons spanning decades of West Virginia politics will be on display beginning Wednesday, Sept. 17, in the lobby of Beckley Newspapers at 801 North Kanawha Street. “Drawing Conclusions” was compiled from more than 1,100 published cartoons by Athens resident Tom Bone.[Read More…]

By Charles Young, WV News CHARLESTON (WV News) — A Texas cell phone company has paid for the posters displaying the phrase “In God We Trust” that are now required in West Virginia schools under a new law. Patriot Mobile, which markets itself as a Christian conservative wireless provider, spent[Read More…]

Ascend WV moves nearly 1,000 new residents to West Virginia with 96 percent program retention rate West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Ascend West Virginia, the nation’s premier talent attraction and retention program, has announced its addition of the Charleston Area community to the program. Founded by West Virginia[Read More…]

By Steven Allen Adams for The Intelligencer CHARLESTON — Look just about anywhere and you’ll find State Treasurer Larry Pack. From ribbon-cuttings to visits with local government officials, from interviews and op-eds to unclaimed property check presentations, Pack is raising the office’s profile. But Pack’s activities have also raised questions[Read More…]

By Maliah Miskiewicz, correspondent, The Daily Athenaeum MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The invasive spotted lanternfly has established a stronghold in Morgantown, and an expert warns that a major outbreak is only a few years away. Yong-Lak Park, an entomology professor and lab director at WVU, said the bugs have spread across[Read More…]

By Jess Mancini, The Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A former commissioner of agriculture in West Virginia died on Saturday. Walt Helmick, 81, served one term as commissioner from 2012-2016. Helmick leaves a legacy of leadership, compassion and commitment to West Virginia, the state Democratic Party said. “Walt[Read More…]