By Riley Moore, published in the Charleston Gazette-Mail West Virginians demanded generational change in November after years of mass migration, inflation and progressive insanity. They demanded a secure border, lower costs and a return to commonsense. This past Friday, on our nation’s 249th Independence Day, President Donald Trump delivered on[Read More…]
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Lobbyists spent nearly a quarter of a million dollars on West Virginia lawmakers in first half of 2025
By Steven Allen Adams, The Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON — It’s been nearly 90 days since the end of the 2025 regular session of the West Virginia Legislature, with lobbyist spending reports shedding light on how interest groups worked to get the attention of lawmakers for their issues. Registered[Read More…]
Elior Collegiate Dining to be WVU’s new dining partner
What students can expect to see in August By Samantha Smith, The Daily Athenaeum MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Elior Collegiate Dining is partnering with West Virginia University to provide dining services effective immediately, according to Shauna Johnson, executive director of strategic communications. Formerly known as Aladdin Campus Dining, Elior Collegiate Dining[Read More…]
Ray named managing editor for HD Media’s weekly publications
West Virginia native Richie Ray has been named the managing editor for HD Media’s family of weekly publications. Ray replaces Phil Perry, who was recently promoted to president of the media company. Ray started his career with HD Media in 2023 as a freelance graphic designer. He was hired on[Read More…]
SCOTUS to hear case on transgender athletes competing in West Virginia sports
By Andrew Spellman, The Spirit of Jefferson On Thursday, the U.S. Supreme Court announced that it will take up two cases regarding transgender athletes competing in sanctioned school sports, including a challenge to West Virginia’s Save Women’s Sports Act. Regarding State of West Virginia v. B.P.J., West Virginia Attorney General JB[Read More…]
Judges Sweeney, Akers file objections to JIC admonishments after raising child welfare concerns
By Steven Allen Adams, The Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON — Arguing that they were not violating judicial ethics by raising issues about West Virginia’s foster care and child welfare system, Circuit Court judges Tim Sweeney and Maryclaire Akers filed objections to recent admonishments. Third Judiciary Circuit Court Judge Sweeney[Read More…]
Beckley hospital warns of impact ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ could have on rural health
By Esteban Fernandez, The Register-Herald FAIRMONT — As the president’s budget reconciliation bill moves closer to signage, concerns mount over the harm it will do to West Virginia residents. “There are certain areas that, regardless, we as a state have to protect our citizens,” W.Va. Del. Mike DeVault, R-74 (Marion),[Read More…]
Retired miner lives with the legacy of black lung
By Greg Jordan, Bluefield Daily Telegraph EDITOR’S NOTE: The following story is part one of a two-part series examining the devastating impact of black lung disease on the lives of southern West Virginia coal miners and the complications they face when trying to obtain benefits. KEGLEY – Seventy-one-year-old Danny Johnson[Read More…]
Robert C. Byrd Center for Congressional History & Education welcomes new leadership with open house
By Tabitha Johnston, The Shepherdstown Chronicle SHEPHERDSTOWN — The Robert C. Byrd Center for Congressional History & Education held an open house on Saturday to introduce its new director, archivist and administrative assistant to the public. Founding director and board of directors executive committee co-chair Ray Smock played a vital[Read More…]
W.Va. Finishes Fiscal Year In Black, But Readies For Uncertain Future
By Steven Allen Adams for The Intelligencer CHARLESTON – West Virginia closed the books on fiscal year 2025 Monday, meeting its constitutional obligation to not go into the red. But Gov. Patrick Morrisey and lawmakers are already looking ahead at rocky financial seas. According to the monthly report released Tuesday[Read More…]


