By MAX GARLAND Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — As West Virginians continue to see their utility bills rise, the regional electric grid serving the state is among those warning that attempts by President Donald Trump’s administration to keep coal and nuclear power plants from closing will lead to higher electricity[Read More…]

By MATT SAXTON The Intelligencer and Wheeling News-Register MOUNDSVILLE, W.Va.  — Marshall County 911 telecommunicators handled 37 calls in less than 3 minutes early Thursday morning, and they aren’t the only first responders who took quick action when a gas pipeline near here exploded. “The 911 center did an excellent[Read More…]

By SAMANTHA PERRY Bluefield Daily Telegraph BRAMWELL, W.Va. — Plans are underway for a new multi-cottage resort in Mercer County to be located in the heart of ATV country between Bramwell and the McDowell County line. The ATV Outpost at Pocahontas is envisioned as a family friendly lodging facility with[Read More…]

The Register-Herald LEWISBURG, W.Va. — The State Fair of West Virginia’s box office is now open Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Don’t miss your opportunity to purchase tickets. Advance discount tickets are on sale through the website, by calling ETIX at 1-800-514-3849 or through the State Fair box office[Read More…]

By BRETT DUNLAP The Parkersburg News and Sentinel WILLIAMSTOWN, W.Va. — Area kids will get to learn how scientists do their work during a program this summer near Williamstown. Around 20 people, children (ages 12 and under) and parents, gathered Sunday at the Ohio River Islands National Wildlife Refuge near[Read More…]

WVU Today MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Not a leaking drain plug nor a blown water line could keep the MIDAS II team from West Virginia University from placing in NASA’s Mars Ice Challenge. Led by Powsiri Klinkhachorn, professor of computer science and electrical engineering, the Mountaineer Ice Drilling Automated System team[Read More…]

By DAVE LAVENDER HD Media HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — It may not be your uncle’s favorite sunshine-splashed version of “Country Roads,” but a new, dark and brooding version of the West Virginia anthem, has ushered in some exciting news Sunday afternoon in L.A. from Bethesda Game Studios director and executive producer[Read More…]

The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Monday, June 11, 2018. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. TRUMP OPTIMISTIC AMID FINAL KIM SUMMIT PREP The U.S. president forecasts a “nice” outcome from[Read More…]

THOMAS, W.Va. — Mariwyn Faith McClain Smith, editor of the Parsons Advocate from 1971 to 2004 and a former past president of the West Virginia Press Association, died June 6, 2018. Smith, age 81, died June 6th, 2018, at Cortland Acres in Thomas, WV.  She died surrounded by her children.[Read More…]