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…]

By Fred Pace, HD Media CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The outlook for West Virginia’s two largest airports includes expanded services, several infrastructure projects and working to eliminate the upcoming challenges of pilot and airline worker shortage. West Virginia International Yeager Airport in Charleston (CRW) is the busiest commercial service airport in the[Read More…]

By Charles Young, The Exponent Telegram CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice acted on all legislation passed during the 2024 regular session of the West Virginia Legislature prior to the deadline Wednesday night, according to a press release. A total of 279 bills — 123 originating in the House of[Read More…]

By Greg Jordan, Bluefield Daily Telegraph PRINCETON, W.Va. — Voting for the May 14 Primary Election officially starts today in West Virginia as qualified voters who have applied for an absentee-by-mail ballot will start seeing those arrive at the addresses they provided on their applications. For active duty military on[Read More…]